Jackie Stewart has insisted the British Grand Prix is secure for the foreseeable future despite Ray Bellm’s departure as chairman of the British Racing Drivers’ Club.

The British Racing Drivers’ Club is optimistic a British Grand Prix will be held at Silverstone in 2005.

The British Grand Prix has been given a stay of execution after being included on Formula One’s draft 2005 calendar.

The British Grand Prix at Silverstone will be included on Formula One’s draft 2005 calendar when it is published tomorrow, according to sources close to the negotiations.