F1 Gossip: Silverstone nearing new British GP deal? 

- Silverstone is moving closer to agreeing a fresh deal with F1 owners Liberty Media to keep the British Grand Prix at the Northamptonshire circuit (Financial Times)

- Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer believes the pressure is mounting on four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel following his latest error at the Bahrain Grand Prix (BBC)

- Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton made an appearance in the BTCC paddock at last weekend's season-opener to support his younger brother Nicolas, who is competing in the championship (Twitter)

Couldn’t be prouder of my bro @nicolashamilton on his first weekend back in British touring cars. This is a product of his immense hard work and dedication, bro, you inspire me so much #btcc pic.twitter.com/bjE9300O8K

— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) April 7, 2019

- F1 tyre supplier Pirelli says a planned return to “very high degradation tyres” in the 2020 season is now unlikely (RaceFans)

- Red Bull designer Adrian Newey says Honda has been a “breath of fresh air” for Red Bull and is confident its engines will soon match rivals Mercedes and Ferrari (Sky Sports)

- Mercedes will aim to set a new track record at Sonoma when it takes its title winning 2016 F1 car - the W07 - to the Sonoma Speed Festival in June (Jalopnik)

- Red Bull has confirmed it will take part in an F1 demo event in Hanoi ahead of the sport’s first race in Vietnam in 2020 (Red Bull)