Moss is regarded as the best driver never to have won a Formula One title

Sir Stirling Moss believes Donington Park will not be ready to host the British Grand Prix in 2010 and thinks Silverstone should retain the race.

The Northamptonshire track is due to host its last race next year before Donington takes over.

"I don't think Donington is capable of holding it because it's a tremendous change," Moss told BBC Northampton.

"Silverstone can cope with it, it's greatly improved. The drivers like it and it's quite exciting there."

The four-time Formula One runner-up added: "I'm hoping that it will happen and it would be good for all of us."

On the subject of Donington Park Moss said: "Have they even got planning permission yet?

"I doubt that and to get it done it's very difficult.

"I think you'll find that when it comes to it there won't be anywhere else it can go other than to another country.

"England is so important in motor racing. We have so many drivers and cars, so many parts and we manufacture a lot of cars here too," he added.

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