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Silverstone considering pulling out of hosting British Grand Prix after 2019

The British Grand Prix could fall off the Formula 1 calendar after 2019 despite holding a contract with the Silverstone circuit to host the race until 2026, as current organisers the BRDC (British Race Drivers' Club) are considering pulling out of the deal. A letter written by BRDC chairman John Grant and distributed to all members of the club, says the possibility of 'pulling the plug' on the race must be considered as it fails to turn a profit and is damaging the future of the circuit. Although the race is the most widely attended on the calendar – attracting 140,000 fans on race day alone – it doesn't make the circuit money as the cost of hosting it is...
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