Silverstone's future as the home of the British Grand Prix is safe despite a breakdown in negotiations to sell the circuit.Track owner the British Racing Drivers' Club revealed last September that it was negotiating to sell Silverstone Circuits Ltd and a long-term lease on the venue at the same time...

Silverstone has announced a deal with property company MEPC to develop land around the British Grand Prix venue.MEPC has paid $50 million for a 999-year lease on the circuit's industrial estate and surrounding land on which planning permission has already been granted. The agreement does not affect the circuit itself....