New Formula One President assures the continuity of the British Grand Prix

American Chase Carey, the new president of Formula One, has responded to rumors about the future of the British Grand Prix and has assured that Silverstone will continue to be an important event on the calendar.

"We will definitely have a British Grand Prix," Carey told the BBC. "This sport was founded in Western Europe. We want it to keep growing and we are observing the existing dynamics, but we also want a very healthy relationship with our promoters," he added.

"We must continue to find ways to make these events even bigger and better," emphasized the new head of Formula One.

In addition to Carey's arrival in the Formula One circus, the return of Ross Brawn was also announced after four years of absence.

The Briton returns to lead the sports department as the right-hand man of the American magnate following Bernie Ecclestone's departure.

"Many of the new circuits are very exciting and bring things to F1," commented the former boss of the Mercedes team. "They are on the calendar because they want to be part of the show, in which Monaco, Silverstone, Monza, Hockenheimring, and Nurburgring are also present. We must maintain those traditions to uphold the values of F1," he emphasized.

Silverstone hosted the British Grand Prix for the first time in 1950 and has been part of the calendar uninterrupted since 1987.