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German GP axe sad says Lauda

Niki Lauda has described the official demise of Mercedes' home race this year as "sad". The F1 legend and Mercedes team chairman confirmed reports that the German carmaker made efforts to save the July 19 race, as circuit promoters and Bernie Ecclestone ultimately failed to agree. "This is just sad," Lauda told the German broadcaster RTL. However, he refused to blame Ecclestone, even though Mercedes reportedly made an offer to promote the German grand prix this year and pay half the financial loss. "Mercedes tried to help," said Lauda, "but it was not accepted. "But the conditions are the same everywhere in the world. If there is no promoter in...
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