Silverstone will host the British Grand Prix well into the future after pouncing on the demise of the Donington disaster. The owners of Silverstone, the British Racing Drivers’ Club, announced a new 17 year deal today.
Speaking at a news conference former world champion driver and BRDC president Damon Hill said, “The title of Silverstone as home of motor sport has come true. It is a place for all motor sport. Everyone in the BRDC loves motor sport and we are looking forward to the MotoGP as well as the British Grand Prix.”
A provisional 2010 F1 calendar has already been released and will be finalised later this week. Should everything remain as it is now the 2010 British Grand Prix will be held on 11 July.
With a secure deal in place, it is expected the BRDC will now undertake redevlopments to improve the facilities at Silverstone.
[Source: Reuters UK]
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Hooray, sanity prevails in F1, how bizzare.