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Silverstone opens talks with government over British GP future

Derek Warwick says Silverstone is in talks with the government regarding securing the future of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. Silverstone's owner the British Racing Drivers' Club sent a letter to its members before Christmas suggesting it was considering activating its break clause. Its contract for the British GP runs until 2026, but a break clause exists that would come into effect after the 2019 race and would need to be activated before this year's race in July. While several races on the F1 calendar receive government money to help fund the grand prix, traditionally that has not been the case for Silverstone. However, Warwick moved to calm fears that Silverstone might lose the...
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