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British Grand Prix 'needs to be saved' says Ecclestone

Regular readers of this site will be well-aware of the difficulties facing Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix. The losses, the failed attempts to sell the track and the fear that Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone will drop the race. They are themes which have been discussed for years. In the Independent Ecclestone tells Christian Sylt that 'somebody is going to have to step in and save' Silverstone. So what is different this time? Everything. The British GP is now in the unique position of lacking a permanent boss, lacking expected investment and having no cash to fund development. So saying that it needs a saviour is no exaggeration. Given the extent of Silverstone's troubles...
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