Reports that the Sachsenring could be in the running to rescue the German Grand Prix for 2017 have been played down.

Germany's Auto Bild reported at Hockenheim that the well-known MotoGP venue has been targeted by Bernie Ecclestone as a potential venue to take over from struggling Hockenheim and the Nurburgring - perhaps with a reduced fee.

However, track chief Ruben Zeltner told Leipziger Volkszeitung newspaper: "The track is not suitable for [Formula 1]."

He said that the Sachsenring would need millions in renovations, adding: "Who should bear this risk?"

Lewis Hamilton won yesterday's race to extend his lead in the drivers' championship.