Update
Doubts have emerged over plans to involve Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone in the redevelopment of Silverstone after a new twist in the power struggle at the British Racing Drivers' Club.
Rebel member Harry Stiller, an ex-Formula Three champion, last week unveiled a deal with Ecclestone as part of his efforts to remove the BRDC board.
That proposal was for an equal partnership to share the cost of rebuilding Silverstone, which the BRDC own, and promoting the British Grand Prix.
But PA Sport understands Ecclestone has privately denied agreeing to such a deal, while Stiller has moved to postpone the vote of no confidence in the BRDC board which he initiated.
Stiller contacted BRDC chairman Stuart Rolt on Friday, proposing to delay the extraordinary general meeting set for April 28, in return for payment of his £7,000-plus legal bill.
BRDC president Sir Jackie Stewart said: "He suggested he would like the EGM postponed or put off. In return for doing that he would like us to pay his legal costs.
"We do not wish to do so but it gives some idea of the kind of person we are dealing with.
"I am confused by his tactics. I rather suspect he's been told by Bernie that all the things he has said are not reality and he wants more time to pull together the proposal."
Since the Ecclestone proposal was made public last Thursday, Stewart claims no further details have been forthcoming, despite the BRDC board welcoming the plan.