OLYMPIC PARK SET TO HOST LONDON F1 RACE
A FORMULA One race in London could have moved a step closer after a new organisation revealed it is in talks to host the British Grand Prix around the Olympic Park.
The owners of Silverstone, the current home of the British race, announced this week they had exercised a clause in their contract to cancel their agreement to stage the race.
As things stand there will be no race in Britain following 2019, but London is emerging as a potential option.
An event on Wednesday which saw F1 racing cars of the past take to the streets around Trafalgar Square proved hugely popular and London mayor Sadiq Khan said he was open to bringing a Grand Prix to the capital.
Now a privately-owned company, London GP, is planning on hosting the race in Stratford.
“The founders of London GP have been developing plans to host a Formula 1 race on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for over 12 months,” said a statement.
“They are extremely excited about this opportunity.”