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Silverstone's revamp gets green light

The local council has granted Silverstone planning permission for its brand-new pit and paddock complex. With the permission from local autorities Silverstone can started upgrading its facilities and meet Ecclestone's demands to keep Formula One coming to Silverstone.

Silverstone's pit lane will be relocated on the straight between Club and Abbey corners. Those corners will be reconfigured. It is actually the first time in the history of the Silverstone circuit that the pit lane will be relocated.

The council's deputy leader Michael Edmonds was pleased it could help Silverstone keep its Formula 1 status. "This is an exciting project that will help Silverstone retain the British Grand Prix and strengthen its international role as a world-class motorsport facility," he said. "We are very proud to have Silverstone in our district and want to do all we can to promote both the circuit and the wider attractions of Aylesbury Vale as a great place to visit and do business in. Our aim is to help ensure Aylesbury Vale remains the home of Formula One in Great Britain."

Silverstone's managing director Richard Phillips said: "We are absolutely delighted that AVDC's planning committee have unanimously supported and voted in favour of this proposed milestone development. This is a turning point for Silverstone and a bold commitment towards the BRDC's support for motorsport in the UK and for retaining the British Grand Prix.

"The current programme provides for work to start on site later this year."

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