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Author:   Alan Henry
Publisher:   J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Imprint:   J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.499kg
ISBN:  

9781844259748

ISBN 10:   1844259749
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   30 June 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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A fascinating story told by a man with all the inside information - F1 journalist and former BRDC director Alan Henry. Published on the occasion of the 'return' to Silverstone of the British Grand Prix after plans to switch to Donington fell through. Details the first attempt to bring down the BRDC in the late 1990s when Ecclestone gave the contract to Nicola Foulston and Brands Hatch Leisure - but they could not get Brands Hatch approved for F1. The second attempt to bring down the BRDC came in 2008, when Ecclestone did a 17-year deal with Donington that threatened to put Silverstone out of business as an F1 venue, until the finances of Donington Ventures unravelled. In-depth analysis of the two big issues behind Bernie's battle with the blue blazers of the BRDC: modernisation of Silverstone and the fees the circuit could afford to pay. Publication in July 2010 marks the 60th anniversary of the British Grand Prix - the original race was held at Silverstone in 1950 in the first year of the Formula 1 World Championship.

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Alan Henry is one of the most respected F1 journalists, and has built up good relationships with most of the sport's leading personalities over the years. He is currently Grand Prix Editor for Autocar and regular Formula 1 columnist for The Guardian. His numerous books include a good number over the years for Haynes, including Jenson Button: A World Champion's Story and co-authorship of Stirling Moss: All My Races. He lives in Essex.

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