Motor Racing
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.
Raikkonen set for rally switch
Friday, 4 December 2009
Kimi Raikkonen is to switch from Formula One to the World Rally Championship for next season.
Life in the fast lane for BMW Sauber AG as FIA gives the thumbs up
Friday, 4 December 2009
The FIA has told BMW Sauber AG their application for an entry in next year's FIA Formula One World Championship has succeeded.
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