The British Grand Prix will remain at Silverstone after an agreement was reached with Formula 1 to host the race for another ten years.

The iconic track hosted the first ever Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1950 - won by Giuseppe Farina - and has seen historic victories since by legends of the sport including Sir Stirling Moss, Juan Manuel Fangio, Sir Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, and Sir Lewis Hamilton, who has a record eight victories.

The deal was announced in a social media video featuring British drivers George Russell and Lando Norris, bringing an end to years of uncertainty surrounding the future of the race.

The British Grand Prix is now one of the largest attended events on the F1 calendar with 2023 attracting a record crowd of 480,000 across the weekend. Over 60,000 fans camped on site and enjoyed a festival of motorsport, music and culture as Max Verstappen secured the victory.

Peter Digby, Chairman of the British Racing Drivers’ Club, said: “I am delighted we have secured a 10-year extension to host the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. This contractual security will provide a solid base for the further development of the venue as we continue to improve and transform the circuit into a year round international motorsport and leisure destination. The 2024 Formula 1 season will start with 9 BRDC Full and Honorary members on the grid and the importance of our continued support of young drivers is particularly evidenced by the success of Lewis, Lando, George and Alex.”

The 2024 British Grand Prix will take place at Silverstone on July 7th.

words: Mike Booth
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