Hill set to replace Stewart

Former Formula One champion Damon Hill has been nominated to take over from Jackie Stewart as president of the British Racing Drivers Club that owns Silverstone circuit. A BRDC statement said Hill's nomination had the unanimous support of the board. If...

Former Formula One champion Damon Hill has been nominated to take over from Jackie Stewart as president of the British Racing Drivers Club that owns Silverstone circuit. A BRDC statement said Hill's nomination had the unanimous support of the board.

If elected, Hill will become the second F1 champion to head the BRDC in its 78-year history after triple champion Stewart, who has announced he will not be seeking re-election at an annual general meeting on April 28.

The BRDC, a non-profit making club that owns the British Grand Prix venue, is currently split over proposals to redevelop the former World War Two airfield to secure the future of the F1 race beyond 2009.

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