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As the British Winners Of The British Grand Prix series draws to a close (three drivers remain) we enter a time that I am more familiar with; the mid-nineties onwards. Following Nigel Mansell’s superb victory in 1992, home fans would only have to wait two years to witness another Brit winning on home soil, this time being championship contender Damon Hill. Continue Reading

The BRDC has today confirmed the plans that were recently sent for approval to the Northamptonshire council are all running to schedule. The hope is for a major renovation of the pit and paddock complex, bringing the old circuit up to the standards set by newer tracks in Shanghai, Bahrain and Turkey. BRDC president Damon Hill spoke of the expected completion date of 2010, and negotiations for the future of the circuit as the host of the British Grand Prix are ongoing. Continue Reading

Often called the home of British motorsport, Silverstone has been under increasing threats from Bernie Ecclestone over the past few years, the state of the facilities not being in favour with the sport’s commercial rights holder. While Silverstone isn’t on par with newer circuits like Shanghai or Istanbul, the track isn’t in terrible condition and perhaps the criticism is unfounded at times. However, Silverstone owners, the BRDC, have today announced plans to redevelop the pitlane area and improve the facilities in a bid to keep its place on the Formula One calendar. Continue Reading