Bernie Ecclestone says he wants a grand prix in Southern California as part of four F1 races in the United States.
The United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas is the only US race on the calendar at present, with plans for a grand prix in New Jersey having failed to materialise. Speaking about the importance of F1 racing in America, Ecclestone confirmed his desire to add a number of races to the calendar.
"It’s important," Ecclestone said. "I wish we had more races here. History wise, we left America before, we left Watkins Glen, it was a lovely event but they had a terrible memory and forgot to pay us. We had the same sort of problem at Long Beach."
Asked if he was looking for a second venue for an F1 race in the US, Ecclestone replied: "And third. We’d like four races here."
And when pushed on where he would like to see a race held, Ecclestone said: "A few places have come up. Southern California."
Ecclestone said on Friday he still believes there remains a prospect of getting the race in New Jersey to go ahead in future.
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