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Introduced by Stuart Hall

40th Anniversary of Motor Racing at Silverstone

In 1948 this former war-time bomber training base in Northamptonshire hosted its first race - the RAC Grand Prix. Forty years on, Silverstone is a multi-million-pound complex covering 720 acres. Today it's final practice for the Shell Oils Formula One Grand Prix. JOHN WATSON, winner of the British Grand Prix in 1981, joins SIMON TAYLOR. ANDY SMITH and GARRY RICHARDSON as they look back over 40 years of motor racing at the circuit.

Cricket: Benson and Hedges Final DERBYSHIRE V HAMPSHIRE at Lord's

Both counties look for their first Benson and Hedges win. HAMPSHIRE have made it to their first Lord's final, thanks largely to a 109 from Paul Terry in the semi-final against Essex. Three wickets in the last two overs from Michael Holding put paid to Glamorgan's hopes in the other semi-final. Commentary PETER ROEBUCK and ALASTAIR HIGNEL

Golf: Bell's Scottish Open

RENTON LAIDLAW and GEORGE BAYLEY are at the King's Course, Gleneagles, for today's final round.

Racing: from Lingfield Park

Commentary from LEE MCKENZIE on two listed feature races

2.30 £15,000 Bet with the Tote Trophy (7f)

3.35 £20,000 Silver Cup (lm 6f)

News, too, on the seventh stage of the Tour de France from Phil Liggett; and reports from Sydney on the Rugby League World Cup match between AUSTRALIA and GREAT BRITAIN.

Motor racing producer PAT THORNTON Editor ROB HASTIE