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Exclusive: Imola begins talks to save Italian Grand Prix

Imola has begun discussions with Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone to save the Italian Grand Prix if Monza is unable to secure a fresh contract for 2017, Motorsport.com can reveal. The city's mayor, Daniele Manca, met with F1 supremo Ecclestone in London on Monday to discuss the possibility of the track getting a grand prix back. Imola has not hosted an F1 race since it held the San Marino Grand Prix in 2006, prior to a circuit revamp that took place in 2007. Monza doubts Monza officials met with Ecclestone in Monaco last month to try to push forward a deal, but it has become clear that discussions will not resume until the necessary finances are in place. Ecclestone has made it clear...
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