Donington rounds postponed

UPDATE (GMM) 2010 grand prix venue Donington's failure to secure a new racing license by the British motor racing authority has led to races being cancelled.

Following track revisions ahead of the formula one race next year, the circuit lost its racing license for now on the grounds of safety.

A spokesman has now confirmed that this weekend's Formula Palmer Audi race has had to be cancelled, and next weekend's British F3 and GT races will also have to be postponed.

Two other categories due to race at Donington next month have also had to call off.

04/14/09 SRO Motorsports Group regrets to announce that the British F3 and British GT meeting planned for the Donington Park circuit for the weekend of 25 and 26 April is to be postponed to a summer date.

A new date for the Donington meeting, which will play host to rounds of the Cooper Tires British F3 International Series, Avon Tires British GT Championship and supporting championships, will be confirmed within a few days.

SRO is announcing the decision to postpone in the interests of competitors, says SRO Motorsports Group General Manager Bernadette Fitzsimons: "The issues surrounding the problems at Donington are well known. We have worked hard with Donington's management to find a solution, with discussions between us, Donington, the FIA and the MSA not yet concluded, we must move to end the uncertainty.

"We are confident Donington will resolve its problems soon, and we look forward as always to visiting what is one of the country's top circuits and to putting on a great show there."