Posted on June 6th, 2009 by Oliver White
Ever since the Donington Park venue was granted the rights to host the British Grand Prix from 2010 onwards, the site has come under much criticism and faced some uphill battles. One of the more serious issues was a legal dispute between the company that runs events at Donington (DVLL), and the circuit owners, the Wheatcroft family. Unpaid rent lead the Wheatcroft’s to start legal proceedings to void DVLL’s contract. However, it has since been announced that these issues have been resolved. For now, at least. Continue Reading
Posted on May 12th, 2009 by Oliver White
In the ongoing saga of the 2010 British Grand Prix, Bernie Ecclestone has now stated that the race, due to be held at Donington Park in 2010, could be postponed for a year while the upgrades to the circuit are completed. This news comes after it was reported that the event could be in real jeopardy following legal action being instigated by the circuit owners against the company that currently leases the track. Continue Reading
Posted on April 25th, 2009 by Oliver White
As soon as it was announced last year that the British Grand Prix would be hosted by Donington Park, the rumour mill has been in full swing and it seems that some of the prophecies put forward by the skeptics may be turning out to be correct. Issues of funding, management and planning permission have dogged the advancement of the redevelopment plan at Donington, and now there are new issues plaguing the potential new hosts for Britain’s involvement in the Formula One World Championship. Continue Reading
Posted on September 5th, 2008 by Oliver White
Autosport are reporting that Lee Gill, Donington Park’s Chief Operating Officer, has stepped down from his role and ended his relationship with both the circuit and the owning company. Gill partnered Simon Gillett in the founding of Donington Ventures Leisure Limited early last year when they bought the circuit and its assets. Since then, the track has been awarded the British Grand Prix from 2010 onwards, the deal being announced at this years event last July. Continue Reading
Posted on July 4th, 2008 by Oliver White
As some of you may be aware by now, Silverstone has lost the British Grand Prix from 2010 onwards. A deal was struck between the new Donington Park owners and Bernie Ecclestone and with a promise of £100m investment in the Leicestershire circuit, Bernie gave them the gig. Silverstone has an impressive history with Formula One; they hosted the very first round of the modern day Formula One championship. Their last race in 2009 (for now) will also be their 43rd, but one-time European Grand Prix hosts have won and will host the race between 2010 and 2019. Continue Reading
Posted on July 4th, 2008 by Oliver White
The FIA has announced that from 2010 onwards, the British Grand Prix will be held at the Donington Park circuit in Leicestershire. The announcement has come at the start of the now-penultimate Silverstone-hosted British Grand Prix, and after a continous run of 21 races (41 in total), Bernie Ecclestone and the FIA have decided to secure the country’s race and move the venue. Donington has vowed a £100m investment programme for the track and it will host the British event for at least ten years. Continue Reading
Posted on December 31st, 2005 by Oliver White
Posted on December 31st, 2005 by Oliver White
Posted on December 31st, 2005 by Oliver White
