Stewart: F1 can't lose British GP

"It would be very bad form if it wasn't held," Stewart told BBC Northampton. "If Donington couldn't - and I hope they can - but if they couldn't then Silverstone, I hope, would be asked to run the British Grand Prix."

Silverstone, home of the British since 1950, will host its final F1 race this year after Donington secured a deal for the race from next year.

The British media, however, has continuously cast doubts over the readiness of Donington, which is undergoing a major revamp to host the grand prix.

Stewart said it would be "terrible" if the race was lost.

"Well, I think Bernie is a Brit and a proud Brit and I don't think he really wants to see no British Grand Prix," Stewart added. "I think that would be a very negative thing on him and the people around him.

"I hold nothing against Donington trying to do it but I would love to be assured that there will be a British Grand Prix.

"We have had it since 1950. It's the oldest Grand Prix in the world and it would be terrible to lose it."