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F1 Group slams Silverstone for triggering break clause
The Formula 1 Group has slammed Silverstone's owners, the British Racing Drivers' Club, for triggering its British Grand Prix contract break clause on the eve of the 2017 race. The BRDC announced at Silverstone on Tuesday - three days before practice for this year's British GP begins - that its contract with F1 was no longer financial viable and it wanted to exercise its right to stop the deal after the 2019 event. Though the BRDC wants to use the break clause as a chance to negotiate a better deal, a statement from F1 said its behaviour was 'posturing' and the timing of the decision was unfair. "The week leading up to the British Grand Prix should be a week of great celebration for...
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