A 140,000-strong capacity crowd for the British Grand Prix will be a relief to Silverstone, but how many more races this year can expect full attendance?
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Silverstone to welcome full crowd for British Grand Prix
2021 British Grand Prix
Posted onThe British Grand Prix will be held before a full crowd of fans, Formula 1 has confirmed, following a dispensation from the national government.
British Grand Prix will be open to fans despite lockdown extension
2021 British Grand Prix
Posted onFans will be able to attend next month’s British Grand Prix despite the delay in the easing of lockdown restrictions which was announced today.
Decision whether British GP can go ahead is “weeks” away
2020 F1 season
Posted onSilverstone will not be able to confirm for several weeks whether the British Grand Prix can go ahead behind closed doors.
“Very encouraging” signs British GP could go ahead behind closed doors
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: “Very encouraging” signs British GP will happen • Spain offers to hold summer race • Audi DTM exit disappoints Berger
British GP promoters feared early Hamilton retirement would hit ticket sales
2019 British Grand Prix
Posted onThe promoters of the British Grand Prix have admitted they were concerned about the possible effect on the race of Lewis Hamilton retiring from Formula 1 earlier than expected.
New Silverstone deal means no London Grand Prix before 2023
2019 British Grand Prix
Posted onThe promoters of the British Grand Prix have been given assurances they won’t have to compete with a race in London for the next three years.
New deal announced to keep British GP at Silverstone
2020 F1 season
Posted onThe future of the British Grand Prix has been secured after a new deal was announced to ensure its appearance on the 2020 F1 calendar.
No deal yet to keep British Grand Prix at Silverstone
2020 F1 calendar
Posted onThe future of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone remains uncertain despite reports two months ago claiming a deal to keep it on the F1 calendar was close.
Will the British Grand Prix be on the 2020 F1 calendar?
Dieter's Inbox
Posted onWill Britain keep its round of the world championship? What about Spain, Germany, Monza and Mexico? And how will Zandvoort fit into the 2010 F1 calendar? Dieter Rencken answers your questions.
British Grand Prix could leave Silverstone – Liberty
2018 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 owners Liberty Media say they are prepared to move the British Grand Prix away from Silverstone if they cannot agree terms with the BRDC, who promote the race.
British Grand Prix contract to end in 2019 as Silverstone triggers break clause
2017 F1 season
Posted onSilverstone’s deal to hold the British Grand Prix will expire after the 2019 race after the promoters told Formula One they will activate a break clause in their contract.
Silverstone denies report British GP will be dropped
2017 F1 season
Posted onThe British Racing Drivers’ Club has strongly denied reports it has already decided to drop the British Grand Prix after 2019.
2010 British Grand Prix deal done (updated)
Posted onAlan Henry claims on the Guardian’s website that the British Grand Prix will be on the 2010 F1 calendar and stay there until 2014. The story claims a five-year deal with Silverstone to host the British Grand Prix has been struck and will be announced tomorrow. That would coincide with the race-holding British Racing Drivers’ … Continue reading 2010 British Grand Prix deal done (updated)
Donington Park has British Grand Prix deal until 2026, claims government
Posted onThe transcripts from the House of Lords’ discussion on the future of the British Grand Prix makes interesting reading. According to them Donington Park’s deal to host the British Grand Prix has been extended from 10 to 17 years. The government also quoted Dutch financial institution ING saying “resources are in place” for the event … Continue reading Donington Park has British Grand Prix deal until 2026, claims government