Mayor invites Bernie Ecclestone to buy Interlagos

New Sao Paulo mayor Joao Doria has confirmed reports that Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone could rescue the Brazilian Grand Prix.

With the Interlagos race already under a cloud for 2017, Ecclestone hinted last week that with new mayor Doria looking to privatise the track, he might be the buyer.

Doria has now told EFE news agency: "We will have a meeting with the organisers of formula one in Brazil next week. They obviously know our position.

"I invite Bernie Ecclestone and all those who are international Formula 1 promoters to form a consortium and participate in the privatisation programme at Interlagos."

When asked what his vision is for Interlagos, Doria answered: "It will be the same as that in Abu Dhabi, one of the most modern race tracks in the world."

Abu Dhabi hosts the final grand prix of 2016 next weekend.