Schumi wants to race in London - 8th July 19:52pm GMT

Michael Schumacher has backed the idea of a Grand Prix being held in London, providing safety can be guaranteed.

The six-time world champion added his support to the plans of F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, despite the threat to traditional venue Silverstone.

"It would be great to have a race in London," said Schumacher ahead of Sunday's British Grand Prix.

"The atmosphere in London is good, it would be another Monte Carlo but hopefully more safe."

Schumacher was speaking after eight of the 10 teams, including Ferrari, held a demonstration run along central London's Regent Street on Tuesday.

The event led to London Mayor Ken Livingstone promising to "bust a gut" to secure a race in the city

Schumacher added: " "It sounds a very interesting and enthusiastic project.

"I've been in London for the last two days... and I've had a lot of reaction from people living there.

"They were all enthusiastic to have a race in London. It sounds impractical in a way but everything is possible on the other side. Why not, if you can guarantee the safety."