McLaren chief vows survival of gasoline motor sports

The British group, long an F1 fixture, is moving into data and electric technology

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Formula One driver Fernando Alonso in his McLaren vehicle during a practice session in Singapore on Sept. 15

KEN KOYANAGI, Editor-at-large, Nikkei Asian Review

SINGAPORE -- Despite speculation that 2017 would be the last year in which Singapore hosts a Formula One Grand Prix, the Singaporean government and Formula One owner Liberty Media reached and announced here on Sept. 15 an agreement to renew their contract for four years through 2021.

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