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Why new British GP deal shows F1 and Silverstone need each other

Thursday’s announcement of a new 10-year deal with Formula 1 to keep the British GP at Silverstone until at least 2034 was good news for everyone.

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB19, Lando Norris, McLaren MCL60, Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL60, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF-23, Carlos Sainz, Ferrari SF-23, George Russell, Mercedes F1 W14, the rest of the field at the start

Recent months have seen more and more venues sign up for the long term. The number of races with their slots guaranteed until at least 2030 is in double figures, with Melbourne leading the way thanks to its 2037 end date.