2006 calendar speculations

Bernie Ecclestone is still finalising the 2006 calendar as he tries to fit Grands Prix around other major events. Ecclestone revealed he's attempting to avoid unnecessary clashes with the Football World Cup in Germany, while Melbournes Commonwealth Games also gets in the way as the event clashes with the traditional Australian Grand Prix date.

United States Grand Prix organisers already announced they will hold their race at Indianapolis on July 2 next year. Ecclestone claimed the final draft of the 2006 calendar is still to be agreed upon, amid speculation a second Japanese race is on the cards. Bernie denied that talk and dismissed any notion that Fuji could replace the race's traditional home next year.
Bernie Ecclestone "We have a contract with Suzuka."

"I am looking at the whole calendar because it is difficult with the World Cup, some of the matches starting at 3pm, some at 5pm. There's also the Commonwealth Games this year so it's not easy."
Formula One has also seen speculation that the British GP could move from its traditional mid-July slot to June as part of a shake-up of the calendar. Ecclestone wouldn't comment on the Silverstone date. "Anything is possible."

It's expected that the 2006 season will begin in Bahrain on March 12 before moving to Malaysia and Australia.