F1 ready to roar around Big Ben

Willian up for sale

THEY’RE OFF: The F1 parade through London in 2004 FORMULA ONE cars could take to the streets of London later this summer after the sport’s new owners held talks with Westminster City Council over a demonstration run ahead of the British Grand Prix.

The proposed event, which could see Britain’s triple world champion Lewis Hamilton speed past Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and the Houses of Parliament, would take place four days before the Silverstone race on July 12.

The demonstration would be the first of its sort in the capital in CHELSEA will listen to offers for Brazilian star Willian this summer.

But the club will ask for a big fee for the player, right, they paid £32million for in 2013.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, a fan of the free-kick expert, is likely to be first in the queue, with the club having already made enquiries. United tried to sign Willian in more than a decade and will renew hope that an F1 race could yet be staged in London.

A new law was passed last month allowing motorsports to take place on public roads across England for the first time.

A Westminster City Council spokesperson said: “Officers have met with event organisers about a potential showcase event in central London, not a race.

“Discussions are at a very early stage and, as such, nothing has been agreed.” one of the first moves Mourinho made as manager. Chelsea were unwilling to sell. But Willian is not set to play a major part in Chelsea’s plans next season. He has started only 19 matches this