Williams delighted as last-ditch agreement saves British GP

FRANK WILLIAMS led the celebrations after the British Grand Prix was rescued by a last-ditch agreement yesterday.

The British Racing Drivers’ Club, which owns Silverstone, had until the close of business yesterday to agree a contract with Formula One commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone.

If no agreement had come, the British Grand Prix would have been axed for the first time since Silverstone hosted the first world championship race in 1950.