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Unfortunately the fact that Hampton Downs will not/ might not be ready in time for a race in season 5 has been known for some time. It is why no application was made to the FIA for a date. With no guarantee both parties were left with little option.
For whatever reason it seems that only NZ media sources seem to be under the impression that a race in Season 5 remains a possibility.
For both parties a NZ round will only work when the track is ready and the promoter has an adequate lead-in time to sell race tickets etc The intention is that HD will feature in season 6 twinned with Surfers Paradise.
The race's absence will not I believe have any bearing on A1 Team New Zealand's decision to compete in Season 5.
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