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British Grand Prix cancellation dependent on length of lockdown

27-Mar-2020 17:55:19 | The Guardian

• Silverstone require 12 weeks to prepare
  
• 20 April is latest work can start but it cannot as things stand
  

The fate of this year’s British Grand Prix is dependent on how long the national lockdown is enforced. The meeting at Silverstone, due to take place on the weekend of 17-19 July, requires 12 weeks notice to prepare and the managing director of the circuit, Stuart Pringle, has said that this could not begin with things as they currently are in the country.

“Sooner rather than later we’re going to have to make a decision,” Pringle told the GPFans website. “But 12 weeks is the drop-dead date to get things prepared.” That would require work to begin on 20 April, one week after the lockdown is due to end. However if the restrictions are extended, Silverstone would be unable to prepare for the race.