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British GP preview: Formula 1's coming home

It’s the third part of the Triple Header – and Formula 1 is coming home to where it all began. Motorsport Week previews the British Grand Prix. History The British Grand Prix was first run at Brooklands in 1926 and in 1950 a converted World War II airbase near the village of Silverstone was used for the first ever Formula 1 World Championship event. Silverstone and Aintree shared hosting duties in the 1950s and early 1960s before Brands Hatch got in on the act in 1964. Brands Hatch and Silverstone alternated from 1964 through 1987, with the Kent circuit hosting Formula 1 in even-numbered years, and Silverstone in odd-numbered campaigns. Since 1988, Silverstone has remained as...
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