Zoom Formula One looking for a return to the US, but elsewhere than at Indianapolis

A return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway reportedly does not figure highly on Formula One officials' list of priorities.

Team bosses and Bernie Ecclestone got together at Spa-Francorchamps to discuss reinstating a United States Grand Prix, after Indianapolis dropped off the calendar following last year's race.

2010 was reportedly earmarked as the most realistic return date, with all parties keen to explore the idea of another venue.

Indeed, when asked by the local Indy Star newspaper about the latest reports, Indianapolis Motor Speedway boss Tony George said he has not spoken with Ecclestone about 2010.

Autoweek quotes Speedway spokesman Fred Nation as responding to suggestions that Bernie Ecclestone and F1 teams would prefer a race on the east or west coasts: "Good luck."

Asked the same question, George added: "I assume I know what they want."

He explained that talks to revive the US Grand Prix for next year "broke off during the summer."

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Source: GMM