article_snippet: As per their contract, Hockenheim is scheduled to host the event in 2016, but at this early stage Bernie Ecclestone is uncertain whether this early stage will go ahead.
article_snippet: Asked whether Bernie Ecclestone could confirm it would take place, Bernie Ecclestone, speaking to a select media group in the paddock at the Malaysian Grand Prix, replied: 'No.'
article_snippet: Informed that Hockenheim has a contract for 2016 and 2018, Bernie Ecclestone added: 'It doesn't make a difference.
article_snippet: Bernie Ecclestone intimated if Germany was unable to afford July's scheduled race this year, then July's scheduled race will struggle to pay the hosting fee next season.
article_snippet: Bernie Ecclestone then turned to Hockenheim to step in and fill the void, but negotiations broke down and time ran out as circuit officials believed circuit officials did not have ample time to promote and sell tickets.
article_snippet: The trouble in Germany was The Nurburgring spent an awful lot of money which money borrowed,' added Bernie Ecclestone. '
article_snippet: Bernie Ecclestone didn't confirm if Hockenheim would host next year's race despite having a contract in place .
article_snippet: Asked whether Bernie Ecclestone was prepared to see F1's European heartland wither away, Bernie Ecclestone said: 'There are lots of things we all would like, but we all don't have lots of things we all would like because we all can't afford lots of things we all would like.'
article_snippet: Bernie Ecclestoneif Monza goes, Monza goes goes', Bernie Ecclestone said: 'Whatever goes, goes.'
article_snippet: The Formula One supremo said Hockenheim having a contract in place 'doesn't make a difference' Bernie Ecclestone did concede, however, 'it would be terrible' if Europe did lose all Europe races, particularly as the series would no longer become a world championship.
article_snippet: Many people believe Bernie Ecclestone's hosting fees are too steep, which in turn prompts promoters to charge extortionate ticket prices, leading to reduced numbers through the turnstiles.
article_snippet: Probably right,' said Bernie Ecclestone, regarding comments about over-charging. '