Bernie Ecclestone has denied reports that he's staging a £100million rescue bid to ensure Donington Park makes it onto next year's calendar.
Donington was expected to host next year's British GP after securing the rights to host the race in a 17-year deal with Ecclestone's Formula One Management company.
However, the deal fell through when Donington chief executive Simon Gillett was unable to find the money needed to stage the race, later putting his company, Donington Ventures, into administration.
Gillett's downfall prompted some rumours that Ecclestone could stage a £100million rescue bid as he is believed to have already purchased a major hotel, Donington Hall, next to the track in Leicestershire.
The F1 supremo, though, has denied the reports.
"I have not the slightest interest in buying Donington or running the British Grand Prix there," he told the Daily Express. "What is Donington Hall?"
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