Silverstone: Serene Hill

The organization of the British Grand Prix is ​​becoming a real soap opera, as uncertainty has reigned for several months. Silverstone had lost the right to organize the British race F1, due to a difficult contract to satisfy. Donington then took over the project but the circuit promoters were unable to raise the necessary budget and ensure the future of the Grand Prix.

Since then, Silverstone has returned to the lead but has still not signed the contract proposed by Bernie Ecclestone, representative of FOM (Formula One Management). The latter gave Silverstone until December 9 to find a solution, under penalty of removing the British GP from the F1 calendar.

« The obstacle is that it is necessary to ensure that the agreement is profitable for both parties, Damon Hill, president of the British Racing Driver?s Club, owner of the Silverstone circuit, told the Evening Standard newspaper. We cannot end up with another false start. »

At the same time, Donington Park has regained hope and is trying to strengthen its financial guarantees in order to be able to recover the British Grand Prix. “ As Bernie said last week, if anyone comes to invest in Donington, the chances are still there “, Simon Gillett, promoter of the circuit, told the Guardian. “ The administrators work hard and if we raise the money we would have the agreement for 17 years. »