Nico Rosberg has expressed his disappointment at the current situation regarding the German Grand Prix and its potential cancellation this season.
The event was scheduled to take place at the Nurburgring – which rotates on an annual basis with Hockenheim – but a recent sale of the circuit has cast doubt over whether the new owners can afford to host Formula 1.
That led to Bernie Ecclestone announcing that Hockenheim would host the 2015 race, but no deal has yet been agreed with either party leading to the 84-year-old giving the race a 50/50 chance of happening.
That is of great concern to Rosberg who believes his home race is “fundamental” to F1 considering Germany’s history and current involvement in the sport.
“For as long as I can think there was a German GP and it was legendary, like the British GP – such a fundamental part of the F1 season,” said the Mercedes driver.
“So it makes me feel very disappointed that it has not been fixed yet into the calendar,” he added.
“There are so many motor racing fans in Germany, and Germany also has such a large representation in the sport with me, Sebastian and the other Germans and Mercedes.
“A big part of F1 is German, so I hope it works out.”
It’s understood that negotiations are ongoing with both the Nurburgring and Hockenheim and a deadline to sign a deal has been set for late-March.
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