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New European slot paves way for Turkey

The addition of a new European slot on the 2013 calendar has paved the way for Turkey to host a Grand Prix again. With the planned New Jersey street race postponed until 2014 and a French event failing to get off the ground, businessman Vural Ak has been working with Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone to finalise a deal. 'The date for the 2013 Grand Prix of Germany has been moved to 7 July, and 21 July has been reserved for another F1 European event, subject to the approval of the relevant ASNs,' governing body the FIA confirmed on Wednesday. Ecclestone travelled to Turkey for a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) this week, earlier outlining his intention to bring Formula 1...
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