“We are really trying hard to find the model that works. We just haven't found a solution yet. That's not to say we're going to give up on it. We definitely expect to be back in North America within the next three years. There shouldn't be anybody who feels we are turning our backs on North America,” said Dennis.
The International Automobile Federation axed the Canadian Grand Prix – the only North American stop for the F1 caravan in 2008 – from the 2009 calendar, leaving the US fans without a race for the upcoming season. Bernie Ecclestone refused to grant Montreal with a 2009 race due to circuit's increasing debts to the FIA in recent years.
The F1 supreme also argued that the main reason why the series is not comfortable going to the US is because the races hosted by the North American continent are promoted by private investors. The Englishman insisted that F1 should be a championship involving local communities and governmental funds rather than 'outside' promoters benefiting from the profits.
However, important car makers currently involved in Formula 1 racing – such as Mercedes, Toyota and then-active Honda – have demanded Bernie to find a solution for returning to North America in the near future. The above-named manufacturers have been part of the US market for quite some time now, with most of the money invested in Formula 1 being secured by sales from the American market itself.
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