Sir Stirling Moss fears for the future of the British Grand Prix following the announcement that it will be held at Donington Park from 2010.
Silverstone have hosted the race since 1987 but last weekend Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone revealed it would move to Donington Park after next season.
The announcement was met initially by widespread surprise and was then criticised by the likes of Damon Hill.
Now Moss, winner of 16 grands prix, has expressed his fears that the days of the British Grand Prix may be numbered.
He told BBC Radio Five Live: "I'm afraid it may be run in some foreign country because other countries can run national (grands prix).
"It could go somewhere else but nevertheless I think we'll still have good racing at Silverstone which is what matters.
"I'm afraid he (Ecclestone) might (move the race abroad).
"I would like to hope the car owners would say 'no, we want to race in England, it's the centre of motor racing in the world now and we would like to race there even if it doesn't carry pointsg the people will come and it will be a great occasion."
Moss also believes Donington will not be ready in time although he has no fears for the future of Silverstone.
When asked if he believes Donington will be ready, Moss added: "In one word, no I don't, actually. It's a worry.
"Silverstone we've had taken away from us which is a great shame but then the track is in such a good condition, the drivers love it and so on and there are so many other races and motorbikes, I'm not really worried for its future because it is so good."
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