Motor Racing

Damon Hill wears a contented look at the announcement of the deal to save the British Grand Prix

Fans sound caution over £250m deal to 'save' British GP

Ticket-price fears emerge as Silverstone agrees to pay escalating fees for 17 years

Inside Motor Racing

Silverstone can make fortune says Ecclestone new

Tuesday, 8 December 2009

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is happy that a deal has been struck to keep top-level racing at Silverstone but admits he could have staged a race elsewhere for a lot more money.

James Moore: Silverstone deal is a massive gamble in a stalled economy

Tuesday, 8 December 2009

Presumably, the British Racing Drivers Club knows something about this country's petrolheads that we don't. Because in economic terms, it's hard to see how it could otherwise sign up to the deal agreed with Formula One that will keep the British Grand Prix at Silverstone for 17 years.

Silverstone deal secures future of British GP

Monday, 7 December 2009

The British Grand Prix has been saved following a new deal agreed between Silverstone chiefs and Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Hill backs Silverstone to deliver

Monday, 7 December 2009

Damon Hill has described Silverstone's new 17-year deal to host the British Grand Prix as tough but manageable.

Hamilton hails Silverstone deal

Monday, 7 December 2009

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton has reacted with delight to the news the British GP has been saved.

Comment: Common sense prevails at Silverstone

Monday, 7 December 2009

British motor sport is celebrating the deal that has saved the country's Formula One grand prix for the next 17 years.

Silverstone poised to agree £300m British Grand Prix deal

Monday, 7 December 2009

The future of Silverstone as the home of British Grand Prix is expected to be comfirmed today by Damon Hill, president of the British Racing Drivers' Club – the owners of the Northamptonshire circuit.