Silverstone confirm extra grandstand

[TheStig]

Silverstone announced on Monday that the building of an additional grandstand for this year's British Grand Prix has been facilitated.

Overwhelming demand has led to the decision to make available an additional 2,200 seats for the race, which will mark the climax of the GP weekend from 4-6 July - the increase in interest in Britain no doubt a knock-on effect of Lewis Hamilton’s success in last year’s world championship.

Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Limited, said of the extension: "Interest in this year's British Grand Prix has been overwhelming and we are having to build additional grandstand seating to accommodate the high levels of demand.

“Race day tickets are almost sold out, so fans are now switching to single-day tickets, in prime viewing locations, for Friday and Saturday.

“Last year's qualifying was one of the highlights of the weekend and, available from £69, Saturday-only tickets provide an unforgettable taste of the drama and excitement that Formula 1 has to offer."

TheStig