Lewis Hamilton has called the British Grand Prix 'the most important race' on the Formula 1 calendar amid concerns over the future of the event, which could fall off the calendar after the 2019 race. The owners of the circuit, the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC), have come under increasing pressure to activate a break clause in their current deal which runs until 2027, because of the rising cost of hosting, particularly the fee the circuit pays to Liberty Media, means it is no longer a profitable event. The circuit currently pays around £18-20 million annually, but that rises substantially each season and by 2026 is expected to hit £26m. A clause in the deal does...
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