The German Grand Prix is set to be dropped from next year’s Formula One calendar for financial reasons, despite Nico Rosberg being favourite to win the world title this weekend and the dominance of champions Mercedes. Read More | Nico Rosberg one podium finish away from securing maiden Formula One titleGermany was listed on a provisional 21-race 2017 schedule with an asterisk, along with Canada and Brazil. The official calendar is due to be approved by the governing FIA at the end of the month. “We tried to keep them (Hockenheim) alive, but they’ve run out of tablets,” the 86-year-old had told motorsport.com at the this month’s Brazilian Grand Prix. The country held two races a year during seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher’s heyday, with the Nuerburgring run as the European Grand Prix.

Source: Hindustan Times November 25, 2016 05:28 UTC