Bernie Ecclestone is willing to make "a very small" concession for Monza in order to try and keep the Italian Grand Prix on the F1 calendar.
The Italian GP's future has been in doubt with financial constraints so far preventing Monza from extending its contract to host the race. Ivan Capelli - president of the Automobile Club of Milan - has been working to try and secure funding which will ensure the race remains at the iconic circuit, but has yet to reach an agreement with Ecclestone.
Asked by F1i during an exclusive interview if Ecclestone would make a concession based on Monza's historical importance, Capelli replied: "To a very small extent, yes.
"It’s a very small percentage. At the end of the day, I can understand him, because if he is creating a situation where Monza is paying a lot less compared to others, then other circuits can start to complain, asking why Monza has this treatment while they don’t."
And Capelli says the biggest issue at present is a lack of funding from the Italian government, with the former Ferrari and Leyton House driver insisting Monza is not looking for total backing.
"The government must be involved, but not for the full amount. We have a business plan: there is money coming from the region here, the ACI (Automobile Club of Italy) is doing its part and the last part we are missing is what might come from Rome."
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