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Revised Silverstone given go-ahead for British Grand Prix

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F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has given the green light for Silverstone to stage the 2010 British Grand Prix on a revised circuit layout... more

Silverstone sign £250m deal for the British GP

07.12.09
The British Grand Prix has been saved following a new deal agreed between Silverstone chiefs and Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone... more

Damon Hill: English fans can look forward to a ‘Super Sunday’

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Donington Park's hope as threat looms over Silverstone

23.11.09
Donington Park's administrators have welcomed Bernie Ecclestone's declaration that the British Grand Prix could still take place at the circuit if a new investor can be found... more

Sir Jackie Stewart backs Silverstone to host dream team

19.11.09
Bernie Ecclestone and Silverstone will reach an agreement to save the British Grand Prix and allow Jenson Button and new McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton to race in front of their home fans next summer... more

Silverstone's date change for MotoGP

10.11.09
MotoGP chiefs have changed the 2010 race calendar with the British Grand Prix's return to Silverstone for the first time in 24 years pushed back two weeks to 20 June... more

Bernie Ecclestone threatens to pull British GP if deal isn't agreed

05.11.09
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has suggested he will remove the British Grand Prix from next season's calendar if Silverstone does not agree to a deal in the next two days... more

Damon Hill calls for calm over Silverstone future

03.11.09
Damon Hill believes patience is the key if Silverstone is to secure the long-term future of the British Grand Prix... more

Bernie Ecclestone set to step up talks with Silverstone

27.10.09
Talks are expected to continue today as a solution is sought to ensure the future of the British Grand Prix... more

British GP under threat as Donington deal dies

23.10.09
Donington Park’s dream to stage the British Grand Prix for the next 17 years lay in tatters today after it announced it had failed to raise the £135million needed to redevelop the track... more

Donington chase cash to save British Grand Prix

14.10.09
Donington Park chiefs have effectively issued a last-ditch plea to potential investors to help raise the money required to stage the British Grand Prix... more

F1 champion John Surtees: My son's death saved so many young lives

20.08.09
After the tragic death of his 18-year-old son in a freak racing accident, John Surtees talks about his almost unbearable loss... more

City Spy: Your Majesty, we screwed up royally

28.07.09
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F1 rebels ready to oust Max Mosley in power struggle

19.06.09
Formula One: The rebel Formula One teams who intend to set up a breakaway championship want FIA president Max Mosley ousted before they are prepared to discuss the future of a sport which is now in complete disarray... more

Donington Formula One fear

23.04.09
Formula One: The British Grand Prix is under threat as circuit operators are sued for £2.5m rent arrears ... more

Donington's vow as £100m plan is sealed

09.01.09
Donington Park owner Simon Gillett has vowed not to rest until he sees Formula One at the circuit next year... more

Complete sporting guide to 2009

02.01.09
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Donington revamp delayed by council

12.11.08
Work to turn Donington Park into a venue suitable to host the 2010 British Grand Prix will not start before the New Year.... more

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23.08.08
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Win makes Stoner feel much better

14.07.08
World champion Casey Stoner overcame illness to maintain his Moto GP title charge in Germany with a third consecutive victory... more

Donington plans still need official approval

07.07.08
Silverstone's days hosting the British Grand Prix are not necessarily numbered, says Damon Hill... more

Silverstone loses British Grand Prix

04.07.08
Silverstone has lost its battle to remain the home of the British Grand Prix, with Formula One's most historic motor race moving to Donington Park from 2010... more

Toseland left reeling by Donington crash

23.06.08
James Toseland described his debut British Grand Prix as "the most disappointing day of my life"... more

Your ultimate guide to summer festivals

04.04.07
Glastonbury sold out in 90 minutes, but all is not lost. There are dozens of other fantastic music events, says David Smyth. And you can still get tickets - just.... more


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