As in chess or car sales, the first one to move is often the quickest to go down. Ecclestone immediately responded with baffled amazement, stating to British news organization Ananova, "I've no idea where this story came from - the calendar for 2004 has not been put out yet or even considered."
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| Concerning reports about the end of the Canadian Grand Prix, Ecclestone stated, "I've no idea where this story came from." (Photo: Planet-F1.com) |
Bernie further pleaded his innocence by saying, "I don't know what's in my head at the moment, I'm so busy, but the calendar for 2004 is not out yet."
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| Currently there's nothing concrete confirming whether the Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit will be in use by F1, or empty in 2004. (Photo: Planet-F1) |
To make matters more confusing, Canadian Grand Prix officials (notably without Normand Legault who was strangely unavailable for comment) are now saying that there never was a letter from the FOM. The enigmatic mystery of who is actually telling the truth might never be made known, but educated guesses by motorsport insiders are that Bernie, after sending the letter, has put pressure on the Canadians to deny that a letter was ever sent if they want to see their race on the 2004 calendar. While pure speculation, it would be difficult to surmise why Legault would announce the end of a sporting event he and the Canadian Grand Prix team have worked so hard to make happen year after year.
Currently there's nothing concrete saying whether the Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit will remain empty in 2004 or if the world's media will once again descend on the stars of F1 in Canada's most cosmopolitan city. Bernie continues to profess not knowing anything, which should have F1 team principles in 100% agreement with him, a rare moment in motorsport indeed.