Reason for removal of Argentinean GP

(18-Oct-98) - It seems that it wasn't an option for the FIA to move the
Argentinean Grand Prix to the reserve list. In a press release of last
Friday, the Gran Premio de la Republica Argentina SA, former organisers of
the Argentinean Grand Prix, explained that they are unable to organise a
Grand Prix due to the International financial crisis and it's impact on
Argentina.

However a new, yet unnamed, group have stepped up and has taken over the
organisation of the Grand Prix. This new group will make an economical
offer to the FOCA soon and after approval the Argentinean Grand Prix can be
used as a replacement Grand Prix for China, San Marino or Malaysia. The
group is also working on letting the Argentinean Grand Prix return on the
calendar in the year 2000.

The new group, is said to be lead by the manager of Esteban Tuero, Eduardo Ramirez.

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