Webber finished second at Silverstone this year

Red Bull driver Mark Webber believes it is vital that Silverstone wins its race against time to agree a new deal and keep the British Grand Prix.

Formula One rights holder Bernie Ecclestone has offered a contract to the British Racing Drivers' Club, the owners of the circuit.

And Webber told BBC Look East: "We have to have the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. It's a total no-brainer.

"It's a sensational circuit. And it's always been very well attended."

Webber, who finished fourth in this year's drivers' world championship, came second at Silverstone in June behind Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel in this year's British Grand Prix.

"I know all the other F1 drivers love coming here," he said. "It's got that amazing feel about it in terms of the very, very quick corners.

"It's a challenging circuit. It's one that is back to the roots of what F1 is all about."

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