British Racing Drivers' Club chairman John Grant has pleaded with members not to ask for ticket refunds as Silverstone battles to balance its books. The British Grand Prix at Silverstone could still go ahead on July 19 even though Formula 1 was denied exemption from the first version of the UK's new quarantine rules for foreign travelers. But even if the race was to get the green light, perhaps the first of several at the Northamptonshire track, Silverstone is still facing some major financial hits. Firstly the race would be held behind closed doors, and that in itself is a huge revenue drop considering the British Grand Prix race weekend was the best attended of the 2019 season. But all...
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