‘I am ready to discuss that (a new deal). It is just a matter of sitting down and finding the right conditions. Silverstone deserves to be on the calendar. It is forever. There is no other place in the UK, not Brands Hatch, not Donington, that has the necessary capacity for Formula 1. We are too big.’ (…) A street circuit in London has long been mooted, but Domenicali has categorically ruled that out as impractical.<\/p>\n
IndyCar silly season upended as Dixon prepares to leave Ganassi (Racer)<\/a><\/p>\n ‘Despite the absence of outward confirmation, McLaren hasn\u2019t hidden its giddiness within the paddock as numerous members of the organisation have quietly stated that Dixon is signed and headed their way. On the Ganassi side, a meeting between Dixon and Ganassi is known to have taken place, during which the all-timer informed Ganassi of his desire to leave.’<\/p>\n 2026 British Grand Prix review (FIA)<\/a><\/p>\n ‘Blue lines to be added at the exit of turns one, (five to nine), 13, 15, 17 and 18. A blue line is to be added at the apex of turn eight.’<\/p>\n 2026 British Grand Prix preview (Audi)<\/a><\/p>\n ‘The last few race weekends have shown encouraging progress and, while we know there is still a lot of work ahead of us, it is important that we keep moving in the right direction. Austria, in particular, was one of the best weekends we have had, from an operational point of view, and a blueprint of what we need to do to keep progressing. We have seen positive signs from our car and from the way we have been operating together, and now the goal is to turn that into concrete results.’<\/p>\n \u2018One of those pinch-me places\u2019: Silverstone\u2019s school facilitating a fast-track into motor sport (The Guardian)<\/a><\/p>\n ‘It doesn\u2019t feel like a school, it doesn\u2019t look like a school. We\u2019ve got incredible workshops sat there with glass walls that you can see through. It’s a beautiful building, a really stunning place and the sound of the track alongside it is just an added bonus really.’<\/p>\n RaceFans always endeavours to credit original sources. Want to share a relevant motorsport link with us? Send it in via the contact form<\/a>.<\/p>\n Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free<\/a><\/p>\n Happy birthday!<\/p>\n Happy birthday to Avegaille and Andy2286!<\/p>\n
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<\/a>The full grid lined up for the start at Indianapolis today in 2006 \u2013 but many got no further than turn one<\/p>\n