New Formula 1 boss Chase Carey says there will be a British Grand Prix notwithstanding hypothesis Silverstone could be dropped by 2019. The circuit’s nearness on the logbook had been under danger due to the “conceivably ruinous hazard” of arranging the misfortune making race.
“We will have a British Grand Prix,” he told the news. The foundation of the sport is western Europe. We want to grow it. There’s a negotiating dynamic that exists, but we want a healthy relationship with our promoters. We are going to look at ways of making events bigger and better.”
Carey has assumed control as F1’s CEO from Bernie Ecclestone tailing US goliath Liberty Media’s $8bn (£6.4bn) takeover.
Ross Brawn has been designated overseeing chief as a component of a rebuilding of F1’s administration.
What’s more, the previous Mercedes boss said Silverstone is “critical” to the custom of the game.
“A lot of the new circuits are very exciting and they bring their own element to F1,” he said.
“They are in it because they want to be part of that show that includes Monaco, Silverstone, Monza, Hockenheimring and the Nurburgring.
“You have still got to maintain those traditions to have the values in F1.”
Be that as it may, Carey – who has been placed accountable for F1 by new proprietors Liberty Media – says its future is protected.
