Motorsport fans from across the country descended on Silverstone to watch McLaren Mercedes driver Heikki Kovalainen take pole position in front of his team-mate Lewis Hamilton who qualified fourth.

Many of the spectators Buckingham Today spoke to said they believed the race should stay at Silverstone instead of moving to the Derbyshire circuit.

Alan Jones, who came to his fourth British Grand Prix from his home in Holyhead, in Wales, said he could not understand the reason for moving the race.
He said: "Everything is here so why not keep the race here? Silverstone is the home of British motorsport. I know you have got to spend money to keep up standards because motorsport is a multi-million pound industry, but I don't think the move should happen.People say tradition doesn't mean anything, but it does when it comes to this."

Steven Trussler, from Stafford said he felt the move was "stupid."
He said: "I have been to Donington before with bike and truck racing and it is nowhere near wide enough and it is really hilly. This is all about money at the end of the day."

Geoff Caine, of Harlow, in Essex, said he could not believe the race was relocating.
He said: "I have been to Donington a lot and I can't believe they are going to move from a great race track like this with the facilities it has to Donington.
"It is very disappointing especially to announce it two days before the race this weekend."

But David Spanswick-Smith, of north London said he was not concerned about the move.
He said: "Donington is a great track so the British Grand Prix is going to be good. It is a shame, but maybe between the two Donington is a bit better."

Richard Stevenson, who was selling drawings of famous faces from motorsport from his stall on the High Street in Silverstone said it was a good idea to share the British Grand Prix around.
He said: "We should share it around - that is what it is about. You have to let everyone have a chance don't you? Let Donington do it and see if they do as good as Silverstone."

Residents in Silverstone village are also believed to be upset at Friday's announcement.
Jon Ellis, of High Street, said: "From what I have picked up, people in the village don't want it to go.
"It has a fabulous atmosphere and a buzz. The British Grand Prix is the biggest and the best."

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