Three week break between Monza and ShanghaiF1`s governing body has ruled out replacing the axed Belgian grand prix in 2006.
Although the stage of nineteen races was originally set for this year`s championship battle, the FIA will reject the offers of would-be venues like Rio de Janeiro and settle instead for a three week break between Monza and Shanghai.
"The FIA does not seek to replace the grand prix of Belgium," an FIA official said.
Indeed, replacing Spa Francorchamps would be problematic, because the venue in the Belgian Ardennes - and Bernie Ecclestone - intend to reinstate the event in 2007.
FIA president Max Mosley said about the `classic` circuit this week: "I think everyone realises that we have got to have it on the calendar."
According to Germany`s Auto Motor Und Sport magazine, the likely 2007 deal - with Bernie as promoter - will extend for no less than eight years.
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