From GMMThe fate of a possible government rescue package for the Canadian grand prix is expected to be announced this week.Race and government officials travelled to London recently for talks with Bernie Ecclestone , who scratched Montreal's date on the 2009 calendar over a financial dispute.But according to the Journal de Montreal newspaper, a decision about whether taxpayer money will be used in an effort to reinstate the race is due to be announced on Friday.There is also a need for a new race promoter "from the private sector", Quebec minister Raymond Bachand explained last week.It has been speculated that Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte could be a possible investor, as well as the NASCAR team owner George Gillett. photo: WRI2
F1: Montreal Grand Prix rescue decision due Friday