The news is particularly encouraging for Silverstone, which has been repeatedly criticised by Bernie Ecclestone in recent months. Its current contract to host the British Grand Prix expires next year and Ecclestone has said that there needs to be a significant improvement to facilities.
The figures contrast sharply with the £2.6 million loss recorded in 1995 and, better still, before the record ticket sales prompted by Lewis Hamilton's debut in 2007 have been taken into account.
The report was revealed by the Independent on Sunday, with the 'Home of the British Grand Prix' having made a gross gain of £13.6 million over the aforementioned period - £1.3 million after tax. According to the circuit's accounts, turnover hit £52.6 million and the British Racing Drivers' Club - which owns the track and its facilities - has amassed some £12 million.
