“Bernie must decide on Silverstone”
Doubt still remains over the future of a British Grand Prix even though Britain triumphed during a dramatic season in Formula 1 which has never been far from the headlines.
Following the expected failure of Donnington to hold the event, Bernie Ecclestone has still not granted the race to Silverstone and its time he became big for Britain.
It seems remarkable that despite the success of British drivers Bernie is still prevaricating and if we are not careful Britain won’t have a Grand Prix at all in 2010 and that would be a tragedy for the sport.
The success story of Brawn G.P. in their maiden season highlights what is great about Britain. Six months ago they were struggling to make the grid following Honda’s withdrawal from the sport. Their success story is truly remarkable and is a motivating example to all SME’s in the country. Britain deserves the chance to congratulate the new constructors Champions in their own county and that’s another reason why Bernie should plump for the track immediately.
Brian said:
“Silverstone is vital to our local economy. 40,000 people are employed in the motor sport industry within a forty mile radius of the track. I therefore urge Bernie Ecclestone to choose Silverstone in hours rather than days. The planning and organisation of a Grand Prix takes a lot of time and effort and he should also realise that thousand of jobs are on the line and it is time for Bernie to stand up for Britain.”
“Surely the success of the Brawn G.P.team coupled with that of Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton further highlights the need to retain a British Grand Prix. Six Grand Prix teams operate relatively close to Silverstone and many of them have called for the track to remain the home of the Grand Prix. This again underlines the import of securing the future of race at the track. I am sure that Bernie, who holds them all in great respect, will listen to their advice and act upon it. They would be grateful, race fans would be grateful, local industry would be grateful and so would the nation.”