THE future of the Canadian Grand Prix remains a mystery after Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone denied claims by race organisers that the event had been axed.

Bernie Ecclestone has been accused of “extortion” over his decision to axe the Canadian Grand Prix over a tobacco advertising row.

The Montreal Chamber of Commerce has hit out at Formula One’s decision to axe the Canadian Grand Prix from next year’s calendar.

The Canadian Grand Prix has been dropped from next year’s Formula One calendar.