| There were a lot of speculations about the future of | | | | the future of the British Grand Prix for the next 17 |
| the British Grand Prix at the end of 2009. Donington | | | | years. |
| Park was initially given a 5 year contract to host the | | | | How important exactly is British GP to Formula 1? |
| Formula 1 British GP, but due to the current economic | | | | The home of the race, Silverstone, is not as modern |
| climate the organizers failed to raise money for the | | | | as some of the new Formula 1 venues like Abu Dhabi. |
| needed redevelopment of the track. This put the | | | | It is certainly not as glamorous as Monaco or as iconic |
| future of the race in doubt and many F1 fans in Britain | | | | as Monza. What it has is great tradition and very |
| were worried that the even will be dropped from the | | | | passionate fans. Britain has given to F1 some of the |
| F1 calendar. At the end, a deal was agreed between | | | | greatest drivers and teams of all time. |
| FIA and the British Racing Drivers' Club, which secured | | | | |