London Grand Prix: F1 'ready to discuss' second British race after circuit plans unveiled

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Second British race? F1 'ready to discuss' London Grand Prix after circuit plans unveiled

Stefano Domenicali has added fuel to the London Grand Prix fire after plans were revealed in March

Harry Smith

Tuesday 18 April 2023 07:51 Updated: 11:12

Stefano Domenicali has claimed that Formula 1 is 'ready to discuss' the prospect of a London Grand Prix after plans for a street circuit in the Docklands were revealed in March.

Plans revealed by the LDN Collective outlined hopes for a race in the London Docklands with the group's founder, Max Farrell telling The Times: "I think there’s a best-case scenario of having a London Grand Prix here in August 2026."

While the prospect of seeing F1 cars blast around the streets of London is a tantalising one, the London Grand Prix plans have naturally led to concerns about the future of Silverstone.

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Many of F1's most beloved and esteemed circuits currently find their futures up in the air and Silverstone is one of them.

Given the fierce competition for places on the F1 calendar, a London Grand Prix could pose a major threat to the future of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.