Stewart hits back at FOM
British Racing Drivers Club president Jackie Stewart has accused Formula One Management, Bernie Ecclestone's company which runs the commercial side of F1, of backtracking over assurances it claims were made on the security of the British Grand Prix in 2005 and '06. The FOM yesterday gave the BRDC a deadline of September 30 to find a replacement promoter to Interpublic and guarantee the future of the race at Silverstone
"We are dismayed at Bernie Ecclestone's latest threat to the future of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone," Stewart said in a statement. "His deadline of September 30 2004, as stated in the press, has never been mentioned in all our discussions with FOA and the British Government.
"We are surprised at Mr Ecclestone's backtracking on the FOA's assurances of the security of the 2005/2006 grand prix. Mr Ecclestone instigated the discussions with regard to a promoter of his choice being appointed by the FOA and the BRDC to run the 2005 and '06 British Grand Prix - these discussions continue.
"It is sad to see a dark cloud over the future of Silverstone this weekend when we should be celebrating the pre-eminence of our motorsport industry and hoping for a British winner on Sunday."
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