A tough day ahead at Silverstone for McLaren who are striving to match the speed of the Red Bull cars
The new modifications which were expected to improve the McLarens performance have not produced the required results and on yesterdays practice laps the Red Bulls were 1.5secs per lap faster, an enormous distance in Grand Prix terms.
A new deal signed today will see the Formula1 British Grand Prix safe at Silverstone for the next 17 years.
The deal has been signed following the Silverstone management agreeing to complete the redevelopment of the pit lane and paddocks by 2011.