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Silverstone braced for record-breaking British Grand Prix crowd

With 565,000 spectators expected this weekend, the existing Formula One benchmark is set to be smashed.

The Independent UK · Jun 29

The Glastonbury of motorsport: how Silverstone became the biggest GP in F1 history

Less than a decade ago the British GP was on the brink of disappearing, but in July it will break the attendance record with 570,000 through the gates

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12

F1 not considering multiple races at Silverstone despite offer for 2026 season

Silverstone stepped in to host multiple races during the 2021 season but F1 bosses are not interesting in a repeat in 2026

The Independent UK · Apr 29

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Silverstone CEO to be awarded OBE in King's New Year Honours list

Silverstone CEO Stuart Pringle is set to receive an OBE in the King's New Year Honours list in recognition of his services to motorsport

Motorsport · Dec 30, 2025

Silverstone WEC return hopes get boost for 2027

Silverstone has been given a boost over its hopes of returning to the WEC calendar after it was announced that any expansion for 2027 would come with an additional European race

Motorsport · Aug 31, 2025

Silverstone WEC return hopes boosted by 2027 calendar expansion plan

Silverstone has been given a boost over its hopes of returning to the WEC calendar after it was announced that any expansion for 2027 would come with an additional European race

Autosport · Aug 31, 2025

Will Britain's halfway house return to top endurance racing open the door to WEC?

At the start of every season in recent times I’ve let out a sigh, one that involves the exhalation of more air each time. Each year my exasperation grows as I go into another new season knowing that I won’t be reporting on a major international endurance race in my…

Autosport · Oct 9, 2024

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Silverstone aims to host WEC again after 2025 ELMS round

Silverstone has outlined an ambition to again host the World Endurance Championship after a return of the European Le Mans Series to the venue in 2025 was announced last week.

Autosport · Oct 9, 2024

Stormzy meets Silverstone: How the British Grand Prix is embracing music festival culture

F1 has transformed dramatically in recent years, and Silverstone is embracing the shift with a brand new music offering

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2024

F1 British GP gets ticket sale surge after Norris and Verstappen Austrian clash

Formula 1 fans have been snapping up the remaining tickets for this weekend's British Grand Prix following Lando Norris's explosive collision with Max Verstappen in Austria.

Motorsport · Jul 1, 2024

British GP gets ticket sale surge after Norris and Verstappen Austrian F1 clash

Formula 1 fans have been snapping up the remaining tickets for this weekend's British Grand Prix following Lando Norris's explosive collision with Max Verstappen in Austria.

Autosport · Jul 1, 2024

British Grand Prix director defends F1 ticket prices after Hamilton criticism

Stuart Pringle said profits are ploughed back into the event, which charges £629 for four-day grandstand tickets

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2024

Lewis Hamilton rejects accusations of bias against him at Mercedes

An anonymous email sent to figures across the paddock alleged sabotage against the seven-time world champion, while George Russell has been subject to abuse from fans on social media

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2024

Silverstone needs to curb "hugely expensive" F1 ticket prices - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says that Silverstone needs to ensure its Formula 1 ticket pricing strategy does not get out of hand, citing rising living costs as British Grand Prix prices rise. The Silverstone race is yet to sell out its full capacity ahead of July's event, having achieved a total attendance…

Motorsport · Jun 20, 2024

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Autosport · Jun 20, 2024

Hamilton: Silverstone needs to stop F1 ticket prices rising too much

Autosport · Jun 19, 2024

British GP still chasing sell-out as Red Bull F1 dominance takes its toll

After recent record-breaking years with sell-outs and bumper attendances, British Grand Prix promoters are facing a last-minute push to find buyers for the final Formula 1 tickets.

International Business Times UK · Feb 10, 2024

Silverstone To Remain Host Of The British Grand Prix For Another Decade

The British Grand Prix has been held at the Silverstone track since 1987 and is the scene of Formula 1's first-ever world championship race.

Autosport · Feb 9, 2024

Why new British GP deal shows F1 and Silverstone need each other

Recent months have seen more and more venues sign up for the long term. The number of races with their slots guaranteed until at least 2030 is in double figures, with Melbourne leading the way thanks to its 2037 end date.

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Autosport · Jul 28, 2023

ITV pulls MotoGP British GP free-to-air live coverage

For the past two seasons, ITV has aired two MotoGP rounds live on free-to-air television, with the British GP at Silverstone included.

Autosport · Jul 26, 2023

Why it's time to accept Silverstone as MotoGP’s true UK home

Standing on the balcony of the recently constructed Hilton hotel overlooking the Wing pit complex, as a bike trackday thunders beneath us, brings into focus just how impressive a facility Silverstone has become.

Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023

British GP hero recalls moment 'lunatic' protestor ran into path of 200mph F1 cars

Formula One chiefs are concerned activists Just Stop Oil will try to cause chaos at this Sunday's British Grand Prix after staging a protest at Silverstone last year

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023

Norris warns protesters not to be ‘stupid and selfish’ at British Grand Prix

The British Formula One driver Lando Norris has warned that protesters would risk lives if they enter the track at Silverstone this weekend

Autosport · May 24, 2023

British GP organisers "lacked self-confidence" prior to Liberty Media F1 takeover

Following the American corporation’s 2017 buyout of the championship, it launched a fan satisfaction survey open to those who attended a race. The British round has topped the list every year apart from 2020, when COVID-19 forced the event to run behind closed doors.

Motorsport · Apr 24, 2023

Silverstone modifies Turn 1 run-off in response to scary Zhou F1 crash

A slow launch from George Russell to trigger contact with the AlphaTauri of Pierre Gasly sent the Mercedes spinning into Zhou on the approach to the Turn 1 right-hander.

Autosport · Apr 23, 2023

Las Vegas GP promotion a "massive eye-opener" for F1

A race on the famous Strip in Nevada will mark the first time that F1 and its owner Liberty Media have taken the act of race promotion in-house, rather than relying on a local third party to organise the event before the championship claims back a substantial fee.

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