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Germany gets new F1 TV deal, but doubts remain over GP

Formula 1 has secured its short-term future on German television with a new free-to-air deal on RTL – but there is still no guarantee about the future of its grand prix. Although the German television audience has fallen in recent years, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone announced in Belgium on Friday that he had agreed a new two-year contract with free-to-air broadcaster RTL for 2016 and 2017 – with options to extend beyond then. Ecclestone was especially happy that RTL had offered its commitment at a time when F1 has faced criticism and a falling audience. “The ratings have gone down, but at least they had the courage to sign,” he said. “I am grateful for that. “Whenever we speak...
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