Toyota won't host 2010 GP

07-02-2009 | AFP

The Japanese automaker refused to confirm or deny the rumors

Panama Star Toyota Motor Corp. refused to comment further on reports carried by the Mainichi Shimbun and other news outlets that it planned to ditch the prestigious Formula One race. Hideyuki Nishikawa, a spokesman for the Fuji Speedway -- the race venue, which Toyota owns -- told AFP that various options were being considered but withheld further comment.

A Toyota spokeswoman told AFP: "We have heard that (Fuji Speedway) is making various considerations toward its hosting next year."

But she also refused to elaborate.

Toyota's race course in the foothills of Mount Fuji has been slated to host the 2010 Japanese Grand Prix as the 16th leg of the 18-round Formula One series. Fuji Speedway hosted the event in 2007 and 2008.