Boxpark to feature at British Grand Prix after Silverstone deal Sport Business Well-known London chain Boxpark will next year have a presence at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix after signing a deal with Silverstone. The partnership, described as “landmark” by both parties, will see Boxpark “deliver a festival-style fan experience” at the race track, which attracts around 500,000 across the British Grand Prix week. It builds [...]
Bank Holiday picks: Silverstone, Hundred and Rugby World Cup Sport Business In case you have forgotten it is Bank Holiday weekend across the coming days. With that, and the extra day off, in mind, City AM has compiled its top three things to do in the August sun. From right here in the Square Mile to further afield, we have you covered with our top three [...]
McLaren, Williams, Ferrari and Aston Martin take over London as F1 surges in popularity Sport Business On Sunday 6 July over 100,000 Formula 1 racing fans will descend on Silverstone for the British Grand Prix. This in itself is no surprise given the history and heritage that comes with the Northamptonshire track’s association with the highest level of motor racing in the world. But in a nod to the wider mass [...]
Motorsport Valley a £16bn jewel in crown of UK, new report says June 24, 2025 A new report has today described Motorsport Valley as a “jewel in the crown of UK manufacturing” as the area celebrates £16bn in turnover. The area, which takes in the Midlands and Oxfordshire as well as the Silverstone hub, is the epicentre of much of the UK’s advanced manufacturing, and home to a number of [...]
F1: Silverstone bets on premium with Michelin offering June 11, 2025 The British Grand Prix has announced plans to boost its hospitality offering for its 75th anniversary amid widespread premiumisation in sports viewing. Hospitality packages at Silverstone include Octane Terrace and Fusion Lounge, both are which aim to provide a “unique and premium experience” to guests. Fusion Lounge promises premium drinks, live entertainment and a luxury [...]
Experience the thrill of Silverstone up close at Escapade June 3, 2025 Imagine waking and stepping onto your private terrace overlooking the Silverstone race track, the home of the British Grand Prix. This is the experience provided by Escapade Silverstone. This revolutionary new destination has been designed to redefine trackside hospitality and offer unprecedented immersion into the heart of British motorsport. More than a hotel Escapade has [...]
Company swindled £230k out of customers in F1 British Grand Prix scam November 14, 2024 A scam company which targeted businesses with hospitality tickets for the F1 British Grand Prix has been wound up by the Insolvency Service. Informa Expo Ltd, trading as Informa Hospitality Group, inflicted losses of around £230,000 on customers, according to the insolvency body, by offering hospitality packages to Silverstone. Customers did not receive the tickets [...]
Silverstone to use dynamic ticket pricing for British Grand Prix F1 weekend September 19, 2024 Tickets for the 2025 British Grand Prix will use the controversial dynamic ticket pricing system that caused fury for Oasis’ fans, Silverstone chiefs have confirmed. The circuit welcomed more than 450,000 fans across the four-day event in 2024 to watch Lewis Hamilton win his last home Grand Prix for Mercedes before his switch to Ferrari. [...]
Hamilton emotional after incredible British Grand Prix win at Silverstone July 7, 2024 An emotional Lewis Hamilton admitted he didn’t know if he’d ever win another race with Mercedes after he came home victorious with a ninth British Grand Prix success at Silverstone yesterday. The 39-year-old Brit finished ahead of fellow countryman Lando Norris and defending world champion Max Verstappen after pole sitter and Mercedes teammate George Russell [...]
How much does it cost to watch F1 at Silverstone? Too much? July 5, 2024 The British Grand Prix weekend is in full flow with Sunday’s race set to be the crescendo of four days of action at SIlverstone in Northamptonshire. But the immensely popular race is getting more expensive. A four-day pass will set you back over £400 with general admission tickets to Sunday’s race at £300. At the [...]