The organisers of the New Jersey Grand Prix have denied reports that the inaugural race, planned for 2013, is behind schedule and could be delayed until 2014.
The claims were made by F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone, who cast doubt over the event in an interview with the BBC.
“Maybe the New York race will be 2013,” Ecclestone said, adding: “It’s a when – 2013 or 2014.”
However, a spokesman on behalf of the races organisers, told NJBiz that the rumours were false and everything is going ahead as planned for next season.
“There’s nothing to it [the rumours],” said the spokesman, Stephen Sigmund. “The race is on, as scheduled, for 2013.”
Carl Goldberg, managing director of Roseland Property Co. which owns the land under development, also refuted the claims.
“As the primary land owner for the race site, we continue to plan and prepare for a June 2013 race,” he said.
The construction of the circuit looks to be on-track with the pit building nearing completion, whilst much of the circuit is already in place.
