Team bosses back Donington switch
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed a 10-year contract with the East Midlands circuit's owners, ending a long association with Silverstone.
And the likes of Sir Frank Williams, Honda chief Ross Brawn and Toyota's John Howett all back the decision.
Williams said: "I'm delighted. Some feared the British Grand Prix may be dropped, but it seems unlikely now."
Like Force India, Honda and Williams have their factory bases closer to Silverstone and moving the race to Donington Park is a minor inconvenience.
But Williams said: "I'm just delighted the British Grand Prix will continue to be mentioned in a calendar.
"If it is at Donington, it's at Donington. If it's at Silverstone, it's at Silverstone. Privately I would prefer to come to Silverstone. It is much closer for all our factory staff, to Heathrow and to the largest number of spectators, but if it's Donington, we will be there."
Honda's base is in Brackley, 10 minutes from Silverstone, although Brawn echoed Williams' sentiments.
"The most important thing is we maintain the British Grand Prix because we are under huge competition from circuits like Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, and these new countries that want a Grand Prix," said Brawn.
"It is just very good news we will keep it in Britain, but a little bit sad we are losing it from Silverstone, especially as our company and our factory are so close."
And Toyota's Howett feels Donington Park will carve its own niche.
"The British Grand Prix is secure," he said. "In the end I think it is sad to lose a great circuit with heritage such as Silverstone.
"But at the same time I'm sure Donington will create an environment which will be extremely good for F1."
McLaren F1 CEO Martin Whitmarsh was at the Woking-based marque in 1993 when Ayrton Senna triumphed for the team in the only Grand Prix to so far be staged at Donington.
"I think it is vitally important there is a British Grand Prix, so that is good news," said Whitmarsh.
"I think Silverstone and Donington are two great circuits, but my personal recollections of Donington are very happy, so I'm pleased to race there if that is where the race is in two years' time." BBC Sport