Ecclestone says Las Vegas in talks for F1 race


Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone (R), his wife Fabiana Flosi and Former Formula One champion Niki Lauda pose for a picture during the men's Alpine Skiing World Cup downhill race in Kitzbuehel, Austria, January 23, 2016. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

MANAMA (Reuters) - Las Vegas could host a second U.S. race on the Formula One calendar in a few years' time but a deal has yet to be agreed, the sport's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Friday.

"I am going to be talking to them (Las Vegas promoters) in another 10 minutes' (time)," Ecclestone told reporters during practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix, when asked about negotiations.

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