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Formula 1 in Great Britain

Mercedes 'Lewis Hamilton führt von Ferrari Sebastian Vettel während des British Grand Prix 2017 auf Silverstone Circuit
Mercedes 'Lewis Hamilton führt von Ferrari Sebastian Vettel während des British Grand Prix 2017 auf Silverstone Circuit Source: AAP Image/David Davies/PA Wire

Fortunately, they still exist, the "right", traditional racing courses, on which the Formula 1 fortunately still takes place. The new, ultra-modern, "pasta pot" courses, as we could call them, may fit better into the present time: but they lack the fascination classic circuits, such as the Nürburgring, the Autodromo in Monza or now the Silverstone Circuit, hold. A true "classic" is now at the weekend so the Grand Prix of Great Britain, which takes place in Silverstone, the "home of British motorsport".


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Fortunately, they still exist, the "right", traditional racing courses, on which the Formula 1 fortunately still takes place. The new, ultra-modern, "pasta pot" courses, as we could call them, may fit better into the present time: but they lack the fascination classic circuits, such as the Nürburgring, the Autodromo in Monza or now the Silverstone Circuit, hold. A true "classic" is now at the weekend so the Grand Prix of Great Britain, which takes place in Silverstone, the "home of British motorsport".



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