ive not read all the posts on here due to the no. but from what ive read in the papers n magazines etc ive heard both sides.

It seems to me that silverstone has been taking the piss out of formula 1 for years, constantly getting cheaper rates than all the other tracks despite the noticably poorer facilities, accesss and a whole load of other aspects.

From what i read Bernie discussed renewing the tracks commitment to the F1 circuit, and again wanted a substantialy cheaper rate. It had previously been mentioned that silvertone as a whole would need to be brought upto the std of the other european and international circuits and this wasnt done. Therefore he offered the contract at the same price as all the other european tracks to be fair.. and again the silverstone big wigs wanted a much cheaper price..

So i think from what ive read that bernie was right, they are taking the piss, i fink one person said silvertone has become a name not to be questioned over the years its just been accepted as "ohh we cant disagree as its silverstone" and bernie himself said youd expect the home of racing to be best track in the world but has become more of a summer fete in the middle of some woods..

If all that about the commitee taking the piss then i fink fair play.. Might give them an incentive 2 sort sumfin out.. he said himself he's sorry 2c it go.. but just isnt fair on the other tracks..