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British Grand Prix 'will definitely' be dropped

The British Grand Prix 'will definitely' be dropped by Silverstone as it is 'unaffordable' according to an article in The Sun by Christian Sylt who quotes a senior source close to the track. The past 12 months have not been good for Silverstone. Ginetta owner Lawrence Tomlinson and Jaguar both pulled out of bids to buy the track and its boss Patrick Allen left unexpectedly. The British GP even attracted 1,000 fewer spectators despite Lewis Hamilton looking for his fourth title. But the really bad news has intensified in recent weeks. Last month John Grant, chairman of Silverstone's owner, the British Racing Drivers Club (BRDC), sent a letter to members revealing that it 'is considering...
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