Silverstone 'Forever'? F1 Boss Meets UK PM
- Silverstone is set to host the British Grand Prix, expecting around 500,000 fans, surpassing last year's attendance record of 480,000.
- F1 boss Stefano Domenicali stated that Silverstone may remain a fixture on the F1 calendar for many years, dismissing the idea of a second race in the UK soon.
- Domenicali plans to meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss transportation issues affecting access to the event.
- Formula One generates £12 billion annually for the UK economy, employing 6,000 directly and supporting 41,000 in the supply chain, according to Domenicali.
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Motor racing-F1 talks up Silverstone's 'forever' future before Starmer meeting
LONDON (Reuters) -Silverstone circuit could stay on the Formula One calendar forever with no real rival to host the British Grand Prix, the sport's chief executive Stefano Domenicali said on Tuesday ahead of this weekend's race. Read full story
British Grand Prix record to fall as F1 chief drops hint about future of Silverstone race - The Mirror
The British Grand Prix at Silverstone continues to get bigger and more popular every year and F1 chief Stefano Domenicali says it will remain an integral part of the sport's calendar for years to come
One week after the Austrian Grand Prix, the next Formula 1 race will follow immediately at the iconic Silverstone.
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