F1 Silverstone 2010

After much speculation about the future of the F1 British Grand Prix, a deal has been signed in early December 2009 which will ensure that Formula 1 fans in Britain will enjoy the race at least for the next 17 years.

Donington Park was given the race last year and most fans said good bye to Silverstone in 2009 thinking they won't see a race there in the next 10 years.

But in November 2009 it was announced that Donington will not be hosting the event after all because of insufficient funding.

The future of the British Grand Prix didn't look good at all and fans were worried that the race will be dropped from the Formula 1 calendar and replaced by yet another new circuit  designed by Hermann Tilke.

Thanks to the efforts of Damon Hill and everyone else at the British Racing Drivers' Club, Silverstone is yet again the home of the British Grand Prix.

Every F1 fan in Britain is expecting a great race in 2010. The 2008 and 2009 F1 Champions, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, have teamed up at McLaren and are both eager to win on home soil.

Hamilton said: "British fans are the greatest Formula 1 supporters in the world, it is the best Christmas present they could ask for."

The British fans indeed have embraced the news and tickets for Silverstone 2010 are selling fast.

It is worth mentioning that a new scoring system will be introduced in Formula 1 next season.

The winner of each race will receive 25 points, the driver in second place will be awarded 20 and 15 will be given for 3rd place.

From 4th place onward points will be awarded as follows - ten, eight, six, five, three, two and one points.

But this is not the only change, the organizers at Silverstone, which will also host the British MotoGP, are working on a new layout for the circuit too.

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