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Formula 1 has announced it has reached an agreement in principle for a new venue for the mooted Miami Grand Prix which will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium.

Formula 1’s commercial managing director Sean Bratches has confirmed the sport is in talks with Marrakech officials about the potential return of the Morocco Grand Prix.

Formula 1 bosses are aiming to expand its Fan Festivals globally following initial success over the past two years with ‘six to seven’ targets next year.

Formula 1 commercial boss Sean Bratches says any potential compromises in its plans for the sport’s future will be made on its terms as it looks to nail down key agreements from 2021.

Formula 1 has seen a rise of 6.2% in total TV audience in 2017 compared to the previous year while becoming the fastest growing sport on social media.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Formula 1 misses “the odd hand grenade flying through the paddock” in reference to Bernie Ecclestone's management style in the sport before Liberty Media’s takeover.

Formula 1 has revealed its new logo design after the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a fresh look for 2018 aimed at marking the Liberty Media era.