ABU DHABI - Monday, 29 April: Idea Marketing has confirmed that the Kazan Grand Prix that was scheduled to take place on 29-30 August has had to be postponed due to a situation beyond its control and despite their best efforts to try to maintain the event for this year.

 "We received notification from the Governor's office that due to their financial commitments to host the 2013 University Games, severe budgetary constraints have been imposed on all other sporting activities," said Lavinia Cavallero. "They have asked that they postpone this year's event, but we have been assured by them that the event will resume in 2014."