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British Grand Prix’s race with the rain

Silverstone counts cost of waterlogged car parks at British Grand Prix, but race ran smoothly after two days of traffic chaos in the rain

Mark Moran
02 August 2012
Richard Phillips
Richard Phillips

 

The Formula One British Grand Prix almost became the highest profile victim of what has been an unseasonably wet summer, which has seen major rural events such as the Badminton Horse Trials and many county shows cancelled due to waterlogged grassed parking. However, the decision of the Silverstone circuit to close the car parks on its second day probably saved the Grand Prix’s race day itself. The British Racing Drivers Club, owner of Silverstone, is counting the cost of its decision to...

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