DONINGTON TO HOST 2010 FORMULA ONE BRITISH GRAND PRIX

DONINGTON PARK GETS PLANNING PERMISSION

On 8th January 2009, Donington Ventures Leisure Ltd received planning permission for the re-development of Donington Park from North West Leicestershire District Council.

Approval of plans will see the return of Formula One to Donington Park, having last hosted the European Grand Prix, won by Ayrton Senna in 1993.

The Parkland circuit faces massive re-development in preparation for the British Formula One Grand Prix that will be staged at the circuit in 2010 (click here for further details). An agreement was signed between Donington Park Leisure and the FIA in July to stage the British Grand Prix for ten years, starting in 2010.

"The submission of these plans heralds the start of a massive re-development project and a new era for Donington Park. It's an incredibly exciting time for everybody involved," explained the circuit's Chief Executive Officer Simon Gillett. "We are delighted with the plans and when the work is completed we will have a facility that will be the pride of World Championship motorsport."

The 2009 programme of major events at Donington including the British Motorcycle Grand Prix and the World Superbike Championship will be unaffected by the re-development.

For details of the plans click here