Silverstone is a small village in Northamptonshire but its’ name is synonymous with F1 motor racing. Today it will host the British Grand Prix, as it has over the past 60 years. In 1950 the first ever World Drivers’ Championship event was held here. It would have been a tragedy (well, a real shame) if Silverstone had lost the contract as was feared. However, an updated track will be tested today with two British Drivers heading the Driver’s table (if not on the grid!)
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