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Liberty trying to get Silverstone deal ‘done'

Liberty Media are 'genuinely trying' to secure a new contract with Silverstone that will keep the British GP at the Northamptonshire track for many years to come. Next year's British Grand Prix marks Silverstone's last after the track's owners, the British Racing Drivers' Club, exercised an exit clause. The BRDC cited the rising costs of hosting the grand prix, saying it was threatening the future of the track. Liberty, though, are hoping a new deal can be agreed in the future. 'We are very hopeful,' Sean Bratches, F1's managing director of commercial operations, told Sky Sports News. 'There has not been a lot of change in terms of the last time we spoke. 'We are having discussions and...
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