- Associated Press - Friday, April 19, 2013

SAKHIR, BAHRAIN (AP) - Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone insists the Brazilian Grand Prix will remain at Interlagos, saying he has received assurances from the mayor of Sao Paulo that long-demanded upgrades to the circuit will take place.

Ecclestone, in Sakhir for the Bahrain GP, also says F1 is “talking to quite a few countries” about being added to the calendar. Among them are Thailand, Mexico and Turkey.

Ecclestone says it is worth examining Bahrain’s request to return to the season-opening slot, which returned to Australia when the Bahrain race was cancelled in 2011.

Ecclestone also reaffirmed his opposition to the turbocharged 1.6-liter V6 engines from 2014, which will replace the 2.4-liter V8s. He says he’s concerned the switch would prompt a “fuel economy run.”

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