Damon Hill seeks new Silverstone F1 deal as Donington hopes fade
The British Racing Drivers' Club president, Damon Hill, said yesterday he remained "hopeful" the British grand prix would return to the Silverstone circuit it owns, despite Bernie Ecclestone's insistence that he would not agree to a "cut-price" deal. With the sun finally due to set on Donington's hopes of hosting the race at midnight last night, when Ecclestone's latest – and final – deadline passed to come up with proof of the funds required to transformit into a grand prix circuit under the terms of a 17-year deal, Hill said he remained optimistic a deal could be done.
