Sep.9 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone has played down reports formula one could be headed to Iran in the near future.
Local media reports this week revealed that officials are building a $85 million track south of capital Tehran, with construction to "follow all F1 standards".A subsequent media release clarified that the track will only be seeking Grade 2 certification by the FIA initially, which is not sufficient to host a grand prix.But arguably the biggest obstacle is the country itself, with Telegraph correspondent Tom Cary arguing that "it is difficult to conceive of a less likely venue" for F1.The Daily Express' Bob McKenzie agreed that the thought of an Iranian grand prix "under the present repressive regime" is "bizarre".F1 chief executive Ecclestone said: "We have three or four countries already waiting for a race. I don't think Iran is top of our list."
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