The layout of the Silverstone Circuit, host for the British Grand Prix until 2009, could soon become the subject of significant revamping measures.

According to Alex Hooton, CEO of British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) – the Silverstone owner, a redesign of the track layout can’t be excluded when it comes to the scheduled modernising measures.

“It might include a change of the lay-out of the track,” said Hooton. “Yet, we've got to be very careful because we don't want to lose the individuality of Silverstone as a very fast circuit.”

In the past, the circuit has been modified several times, but it has never lost the characteristic rectangular shape it had in 1950 when it first hosted the sport’s inaugural Formula One Grand Prix.

“The one thing we don't want is to reduce Silverstone to some sort of standard European-type track,” added Hooton, “We have to look at Silverstone as a complete whole and create a correct masterplan for it.”

Part of the planned measures is the construction of a new pit lane and a new media centre as well as the modernisation of the grandstands.

“Now that the uncertainly over the Grand Prix has ended, it's really our responsibility to seize this opportunity and explore every avenue as quickly as we can,” concluded the BRDC CEO.

According to the official 2005 FIA Formula One calendar, next year’s British Grand Prix will be the 11th instalment of the 19-race calendar, scheduled to take place on 10th July.