As one door closes another door opens, as Silverstone does all it can to ensure it hosts at least one round of the Formula One World Championship this year. 'It is with a heavy heart that the organisers of the Silverstone Classic announce that this summer's flagship three-day festival - originally scheduled for the weekend of 31 July to the 2 August - has sadly been cancelled,' said the Northamptonshire circuit in a statement today. 'As the world's biggest classic motor racing festival, the event always attracts unrivalled grids, many thousands of classic car owners and more than 100,000 visitors, many of whom camp out at Silverstone,' it continued. 'The nature and scale of the event make...
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