plans for Formula 1 Grand Prix in London unveiled

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Plans for a Grand Prix in London with Formula 1 cars racing through the capital’s streets at up 197mph will be unveiled today

F1 drivers and spectators would take in London's sights

These exclusive images show what London would look like if plans for a Formula 1 street race in the city come to fruition.

The starting grid would be placed on the Mall in front of Buckingham Palace, with drivers racing around the 5.1km (3.2-mile) West End course 59 times.

British Formula 1 champions Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button have both been involved in designing the circuit and will help showcase the plans at an event in Pall Mall tonight.

F1 drivers and spectators would take in London's sights
Drivers and spectators would take in a host of landmarks, including Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus – trumping rival street races in Monte Carlo and Singapore thanks to the capital’s iconic backdrop.

The race – called the London GP – was conceived by the Santander bank, which sponsors the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

London GP could even be held at night to create a carnival atmosphere and it is hoped the event would attract 300,000 spectators and generate tens of millions of pounds
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