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PARIS -- The German Grand Prix has been cut from the 2015 Formula One calendar after neither of the country's two circuits was able to make a deal with series promoter Bernie Ecclestone. The World Motor Sport Council said in a statement Friday that the race was withdrawn because the commercial rights holder "and promoter did not reach agreement." The German Grand Prix had been set for July 19. With the two circuits alternating annually, the Nuerburgring was scheduled to stage the 2015 race. There will now be 19 races this season instead of 20. The German race has been losing spectators steadily since the days of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher, even though Germany is home to Mercedes, the carmaker behind the top team last season, and driver Nico Rosberg. Sebastian Vettel, a four-time champion with Red Bull who now drives for Ferrari, is also German.
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