The German F1 Grand Prix looks unlikely to take place this year.

Both of the traditional venues, Hockenheim and the Nurburgring, say they are not in a position to host the race, which was due to take place on July 19th.

Hockenheim's managing director ruled out the possibility of staging the race, saying: "We have no hope any more of having a Formula One race here."

The German Grand Prix has been an almost ever-present on Formula 1's calendar since the championship was founded in 1950.