F1 bosses hint at London street race

F1 motorsport boss Ross Brawn believes that a race in the capital could take place with enough planning. Currently, Silverstone plays host to the British Grand Prix however there is no contract past the 2019 race between Liberty Media which could spell the end of the event at the Northamptonshire circuit.

Speaking to Evening Standard, Brawn admitted that the logistics behind such an event would be tricky to sort out but not impossible.

“I think because F1 is a week-long activity minimum, the disruption it would cause in the centre of London would be unacceptable. I don’t think Londoners really need to worry about us taking over the centre of London for a week.

“But there are things on the periphery that are being explored – not slap-bang in the centre of London but Greater London.

“London is an iconic city with a massive history in the sport and there’s huge enthusiasm here.”

Brawn also suggested the possibility of a London Grand Prix which would be added to the existing calendar rather than replacing the race at Silverstone.

“We’d like to see London complement Silverstone, not replace it. We could see ways we could make it work both sides.”