Williams rookie George Russell says there is “no way” he could envisage a Formula 1 calendar that does not feature the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Silverstone, which hosted the inaugural world championship event in 1950, has been a mainstay as the home of the British Grand Prix since 1987. The event’s current contract expires following next month’s grand prix but it is anticipated that a new agreement will be reached with Liberty Media. “It’s definitely very important Silverstone stays on the calendar,” says Russell. “Not because of me, or because it’s British, just purely because it’s an amazing track, and it’ll be...
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