The German Grand Prix was axed from this year 's Formula One calendar . It is the first time since 2009 that a grand prix has been dropped because of safety concerns, with organisers saying they were concerned about security and public order issues in Germany following recent terrorist attacks on Bernie Ecclestone says German Grand Prix may miss out next year too . Italy is also at risk when its current contract expires in 2016 .
The German Grand Prix was axed from this year 's Formula One calendar . Hockenheim officials failed to agree a deal to host July 's scheduled race . Bernie Ecclestone says German Grand Prix may miss out next year too . Italy is also at risk when its current contract expires in 2016 .