The British Grand Prix will stay at Silverstone till 2034 after the circuit signed a brand new 10-year cope with Formulation One.

Silverstone was getting into the ultimate yr of its contract this season, however the race didn’t seem like underneath menace in the identical approach it has been on a number of events in earlier a long time.

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The previous RAF base in Northamptonshire hosted the primary ever Formulation One race in 1950 and stays a fan favorite on the present schedule, attracting document crowds of 480,000 folks throughout 4 days final yr.

The brand new contract will make sure the race stays part of F1 for one more decade and means solely the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, the Bahrain Grand Prix and the brand new race in Madrid beginning in 2026 are contracted additional into the long run.

“I’m delighted to announce that the British Grand Prix will stay on the calendar for ten extra years with this settlement,” F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali stated.

“Silverstone is an iconic venue on the coronary heart of F1 historical past and because it approaches its ninth decade internet hosting Grands Prix, the occasion continues to draw followers from around the globe for incredible racing on observe and the wonderful fan expertise off it.”

Silverstone’s CEO Stuart Pringle added: “This long-term dedication displays the significance of the British Grand Prix to Formulation One and their acknowledgement of our skill to ship a world-class expertise for the British followers who’re among the many most enthusiastic and educated on the earth.

“The cheers of assist for the house groups, and notably for the British drivers on the grid, makes the Silverstone environment distinctive and I’m trying ahead to harnessing this ardour for our sport and taking the occasion to the subsequent degree within the coming decade.”