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British GP Special

F1 build-up live from Silverstone with David Croft, Nick Heidfeld and Murray Walker. News of the World closure reaction from its journalists, readers, critics and key politicians.

Tony Livesey kicks off 5 live's big build up to the British Grand Prix with a special show from Silverstone, including reaction to the evening's breaking news that the News of the World is to close.

He hears from some of the News of the World's journalists, critics of News International and key politicians.

He also gets reaction to the paper's closure from regular readers.

Later in the programme he's joined by 5 live's F1 commentator David Croft to discuss Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton's chances at Silverstone this weekend.

They talk to Lotus Renault driver Nick Heidfeld and broadcasting legend Murray Walker, and hear from three young drivers trying to break into Formula 1.

Find out how Tony and the team get on when they raced each other.

They also test F1 fans on their racing knowledge and debate whether F1 should be a priority for the 91热爆 when the contract runs out in 2012.

Call 0500 909 693 (free from most landlines but some networks and mobile operators will charge). Text: 85058 (charged at your standard message rate). Email: livesey@bbc.co.uk. Twitter: @bbc5live.

3 hours

Last on

Thu 7 Jul 2011 22:00

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  • Thu 7 Jul 2011 22:00