Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone on Wednesday lamented the loss of the late Prince Rainier, who was instrumental in building up the Monaco Grand Prix to its position as one of the glamour dates in the sport's calendar.
"Like everyone, I'm really sad. Rainier was always a very loyal supporter of Formula One," Ecclestone told AFP. "He did everything he could (to promote F1 in the principality).
I'm certain his son Prince Albert will follow in his footsteps," he added. The funeral of Monaco's long time ruler, who died on April 6 aged 81, is being held on Friday.
This year's Monaco GP is on May 22.


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