Domenicali ready to discuss keeping Silverstone 'forever'
Silverstone's deal already runs to 2034, but Stefano Domenicali says he is ready to sit down and talk about making the British Grand Prix a permanent fixture on the F1 calendar.
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says he is already willing to discuss extending Silverstone's future on the calendar beyond its existing long-term contract.
Silverstone signed a new 10-year agreement in 2024, securing the British GP until 2034.
But speaking to the Daily Mail, Domenicali suggested the venue's place in Formula 1 could stretch even further. "I am ready to discuss that," he said when asked about a deal to keep Silverstone "forever".
"It is just a matter of sitting down and finding the right conditions. Silverstone deserves to be on the calendar.
"It is forever."
Domenicali said no other British circuit could currently host Formula 1.
"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."
This weekend's British GP is expected to attract a record 565,000 spectators across four days, including 175,000 on race day alone.
"They are doing a good job on minimising any problems on the logistic side with so many people coming - a good problem to have," Domenicali said.
"They cannot sit back on their heritage but in the last few years they have grasped the need to provide the best product they can for the fans.
"It is one of the most fantastic places to see the passion of motorsport.
"You get goosebumps, no matter what passport you have."
Silverstone snapshot
| F1 calendar debut | 1950 (first world championship race) |
|---|---|
| Circuit | Silverstone Circuit |
| Location | Northamptonshire, England |
| Current contract | Until 2034 |
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Silverstone, being the only suitable location for the British GP, has been rather obvious for a long time & yet another renewal will be a mere formality anyway.
565000 that will be an all time record for an F1 race, hats off to them, considering Silverstone is a little village, and only 15mins from the M1 so perfect location
I've heard about even as high as 600 000, but we'll see.