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Silverstone never considered alternate layout

Using an alternate layout for one of the races at Silverstone this season was never 'seriously' considered, says track boss Stuart Pringle. With the British track circuit playing host to two consecutive races this season, there was talk that a reverse of the usual circuit could be used for the second. Such talk only grew shortly before the start of the season when Pringle indicated it was an idea he was open to. “It’s not such a silly thought,” he said. “We’re not licensed to run the other way, but these are extraordinary times, and I guess that extraordinary decisions are being made.” Ultimately though, nothing came of it, and both races will take place on the usual layout. He...
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