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The first phase of work on Silverstone’s new Arena Circuit should be finished by the end of March, the track’s managing director has announced.

The new layout will be used at this year’s British Grand Prix and Richard Phillips said: “Work on the circuit and venue is on schedule.

"The team has been working around the clock, through some pretty terrible weather conditions, to make sure the circuit is ready on time.

“The track works at Brooklands and Woodcote are now complete, including the new run-off area for the fast entry into Pits Straight, while the major new development – the new section of circuit from Abbey, up to the Arena Complex and round to the National Circuit – is also coming along nicely."

There are also plans to build a new pit and paddock complex in time for next year’s race and Phillips added: "There is still a considerable amount of work going on at Silverstone, including the new elevated banks and spectator viewing areas, which will continue beyond March."