News index

July 10, 2010: Bernie Ecclestone approves of the new Silverstone layout and its plans to introduce a new pit and paddock complex next year

July 9, 2010: Alan Henry looks back at the first Formula One world championship grand prix, held at Silverstone

July 5, 2010: Alan Henry calls on his 40 years of experience as a Formula One journalist to pick his top 10 grands prix at Silverstone

June 4, 2010: Organisers of the British Grand Prix are happy with the progress of the construction of Silverstone's new pit and paddock complex

May 3, 2010: After last Thursday's formal re-opening, the revamped Silverstone circuit hosted its first event at the weekend, but not everyone was happy with the changes made

April 29, 2010: Mark Webber is confident the new Silverstone layout will be an improvement on the old track and will retain all the characteristics that have made it a favourite among the drivers

April 29, 2010: The Duke of York re-opened the Silverstone circuit which has undergone a £5 million refurbishment as a result of being given a ten-year deal to host the British Grand Prix.

April 25, 2010: Damon Hill has said that Silverstone will be a "racetrack for the future" as a result of the multi-million pound investment

March 9, 2010: Work on the new Arena Circuit at Silverstone is nearing completion and is set to be ready at the end of March

March 3, 2010: Tickets for the British Grand Prix are reportedly selling fast

February 12, 2010: Damon Hill has said that a lack of funding has forced Silverstone to reach a "frustrating compromise" with its new 'Arena Circuit' set to debut in F1 at the 2010 British Grand Prix

February 11, 2010: Silverstone has been given the go-ahead to use a new section of circuit for the 2010 British Grand Prix

December 9, 2009: Amid fears that a late deal could hamper Silverstone's chances of achieving a sell out crowd for the event on July 11, tickets are selling like hot cakes.

December 8, 2009: Bernie Ecclestone has revealed he made a significantly cheaper deal for Silverstone than he has with other circuits around the world

December 8, 2009: Silverstone are looking to hold the British Grand Prix on a new track layout in 2010 after securing the rights to hold the race until 2026

December 7, 2009: Silverstone will hold the British Grand Prix in 2010 after signing a deal that will keep the race at the venue until 2026.

December 5, 2009: Speculation that the British Grand Prix will return to Silverstone has reached new heights after the circuit's owners announced it will hold a press conference on Monday

November 24, 2009: The owner of Donington Park has insisted the circuit's hopes of staging the 2010 British Grand Prix are not dead

November 20, 2009: Bernie Ecclestone has issued a deadline for Silverstone to sign up to host the British Grand Prix in 2010