Tag: Silverstone
Silverstone Masterplan gains planning approval
Both Aylesbury Vale District Council and South Northamptonshire Council have approved* Silverstone Circuit’s outline planning application, which supports the venue’s 20-year Masterplan – the next big step towards securing the long-term future of the international venue, which is owned by the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC). This significant outcome demonstrates both Councils’ support of the [...]
Thorns makes fast work of new Silverstone contract
Spaniard Fernando Alonso wasn’t the only one celebrating a triumphant F1 British Grand Prix on Sunday – Thorns Group also put in a winning performance after securing a new contract to supply catering equipment to the event. As Alonso’s all-conquering Ferrari saw off the challenge of Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber, furniture and [...]
Mandelson rules out Silverstone cash help
Motor racing chief Bernie Ecclestone has been urged to ensure the future of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. But taxpayers’ money will not be used to broker a deal despite the motor racing industry being worth £4billion to the economy. “The British Grand Prix is a very important event, it’s a much loved British [...]
Donington loses out on 2010 MotoGP event contract
DONINGTON Park has lost the British round of MotoGP, with Silverstone to stage the event from 2010. The Northamptonshire circuit lost the British Formula One Grand Prix contract to Donington last year. But in a reversal of fortune, Silverstone has acquired MotoGP from the Leicestershire circuit with the signing of a five-year deal. Richard Phillips, [...]
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