Formula 1: Silverstone deny reports they’ve agreed three-year contract to continue hosting British Grand Prix

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Silverstone have denied they’ve reached an agreement with Formula One to continue hosting the British Grand Prix for the next three years.

Reports on Tuesday claimed the Northamptonshire circuit will remain on the calendar until at least 2022 as the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) agreed a new deal with Liberty Media.


Sebastian Vettel won last season’s British GP, with Lewis Hamilton coming in second

However, Silverstone released a statement on Twitter to deny the rumours. It was confirmed in the statement that talks continue over a new deal.

The statement read: “Following this statement, at this time Silverstone have not agreed a contract regarding the future of the British Grand Prix. We are able to confirm that talks are still progressing.”

Silverstone first hosted the British GP in 1948, and became permanent home of the race in 1987.

The 2019 race will be the final time the British GP takes place at Silverstone unless a new deal is signed, as the BRDC in 2017 activated a break clause in their contract which allowed them to end the deal early. The agreement was to hold the race at Silverstone through 2026.

This season’s race will take place on it’s regular mid-July date as the 10th event in the calendar.

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