It appears that 2009 will be the final year that F1 visits the Northamptonshire circuit of Silverstone. Future F1 races are planned to be held at Donington Park in Derbyshire.
Silverstone first hosted the British Grand Prix in 1948 and has hosted the race every year since 1987. There has been some memorable British victories in the race over the years, notably Nigel Mansell in 1987, 1991, 1992, Damon Hill in 1994, Johnny Herbert in 1995, David Coulthard in 1999, 2000 and Lewis Hamilton in 2008.
Nigel Mansell gives Ayrton Senna a lift after the race in 1991
Jenson Button is one of the favourites to win on Sunday 21st June 2009 although some experts suggest his Brawn car wont be the quickest at the track. Button cannot be discounted as he has won 6 of the 7 races held so far this year. The Red Bull cars are expected to put up a stern fight for victory.
There have been many disputes over the years between the BRDC (the owners of the track) and the Formula One authorities or more precisely Mr Bernie Ecclestone. Continual threats to move the Grand prix to another circuit unless substantial improvements were made to the track finally came to a head this year. Despite the fact Silverstone is a fine racetrack 2009 will see the last F1 race here for the forseeable future. I am looking forward to this swansong event and hope for a typically thrilling Silverstone type finish.
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