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Bernie Ecclestone could buy the Brazilian GP circuit

Published Dec. 9, 2016 1:27 p.m. ET

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New Sao Paulo Mayor Joao Doria has confirmed reports F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone could rescue the Brazilian Grand Prix.

With the Interlagos race already under a cloud for 2017, Ecclestone hinted last week that with new mayor Doria looking to privatize the track, he might be the buyer.

Doria has now told EFE news agency: "We will have a meeting with the organizers of Formula One in Brazil next week. They obviously know our position.

"I invite Bernie Ecclestone and all those who are international Formula One promoters to form a consortium and participate in the privatization program at Interlagos," the Sao Paulo Mayor added.

When asked what his vision is for Interlagos, Doria answered: "It will be the same as that in Abu Dhabi, one of the most modern racetracks in the world."

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