F1's Carey open to new home for German GP

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Formula One Group CEO Chase Carey says that the German Grand Prix could move away in the future from traditional venues Hockenheim and the Nurburgring.

Carey underlined however the importance of the German market for F1 and keeping the country on the sport's calendar.

"Last year, a German driver won in a German car, so it's a very important market," the American told news agency DPA.

"It is certainly one of our goals to be represented in the German market. We are just about to investigate how best to manage this.

"We don't have any answers yet," he said.

"I have already met with some German representatives, and naturally we are talking about the two race tracks that have held the German Grand Prix in the past.

"But we are also looking at other options. Ultimately, however, it is too early to make concrete statements," said Carey.

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Carey also reiterated his intention of organizing a second race in America in addition to teh event staged at The Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.

"We have a great partnership with the circuit in Austin," he said,

"But we believe we can add a race in a 'destination city', as I call it. I'm talking about New York, Miami, Los Angeles or Las Vegas.

"These are cities that are best suited to create a one-week event and attract people from all over the world.

"The race will remain the centre of the event, but overall it will be more than just a formula one weekend."

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.