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Liberty could save the British GP, says BRDC chairman
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John Grant, the chairman of the British Racing Drivers’ Club, believes Liberty Media could take a keen interest into securing the future of the British GP at Silverstone. In a recent letter to BRDC members, which was leaked to the press, Grant said the Club-owned Northamptonshire venue could activate a break clause in its current F1 contract in order to exit its deal with Ecclestone's FOM because of spiraling costs associated with the popular event. Under the current deal, which runs until 2026, Silverstone’s Formula 1 fee rises by five percent every year, from £12m in 2010 to £26m by the end of the agreement. Bernie to Silverstone: Stop complaining! Speaking to Autosport,...
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