“The circuit in India is fantastic,” Ecclestone said. “We are really
disappointed that we can’t have the Grand Prix in India in 2014. But we have
now agreed to return to India in March 2015.”
Race organisers Jaypee Sports International (JPSI) said they would have
preferred an October date, but were willing to host the race in March if
needed.
“The October-November period suits us better both weather-wise as well as it
being the festive season in India,” JPSI chief Sameer Gaur said.
“But if Formula One management wants us to hold our race in March, 2015, we
don’t have any problem with that.”
The 2014 calendar is due to be announced in September. Three new venues – in
Austria, Russia and New Jersey in the United States – have been earmarked
for races in the future.
The Indian Grand Prix this year will be held on Oct 27.