F1: 4 Reasons why the London Grand Prix isn't a bright idea

#3 Silverstone is a great venue already

Silverstone routinely draws crowds on the plus side of 120,000 every year

F1 sporting director Ross Brawn said that a race in London's outskirts and not the city centre is a more viable proposal:

"I think because F1 is a week-long activity minimum, the disruption it would cause in the centre of London would be unacceptable. But there are things on the periphery that are being explored - not slap-bang in the centre of London but Greater London."

While Brawn is making a lot of sense, but it should not be forgotten that Silverstone still is a great venue. It makes sense logistically; being at close quarters to a lot of team's bases like McLaren, Williams, Red Bull and Mercedes.

It is always brimming with fans, tickets are always in demand and put on a great weekend of racing and entertainment every year.

To chuck all of that because of a financial skirmish that can be worked out is a shame. Losing Silverstone should be avoided as much as possible.