Silverstone gives green light to build additional grandstand seating
Fan focus switches to Saturday qualifying Silverstone
Circuits Limited has today announced that it will be building an additional 2,200 grandstand seats in response to the overwhelming demand for tickets to this year’s FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX, taking place at Silverstone on 4-6 July. The British Grand Prix is back on the map as one of the most glamorous sporting events of the summer and, after record levels of interest, tickets for race day on 6 July are close to selling out.
Lewis Hamilton celebrates after claiming Pole Position at the 2007 FORMULA 1 SANTADER BRITISH GRAND PRIX With only a limited number of terrace and grandstand tickets remaining on sale for the Sunday, fans are now making the most of single day tickets for both the Friday (available from £49) and Saturday (available from £69) – a new ticket option for 2008 that is back by popular demand. Individual day tickets for the Saturday, featuring the thrilling new qualifying format, have been particularly popular with fans – especially after the gripping scenes and exhilarating atmosphere that surrounded Lewis Hamilton’s dramatic drive to claim pole position in 2007. In addition to building 2,200 new grandstand seats for race day, Silverstone has also responded to the high levels of demand by introducing an Saturday only ticket that includes roving access to grandstands for £89.
The circuit has also released more three-day Bronze Terrace tickets, available from as little as £165, which offer great views close to the circuit. Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Limited, commented,
“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 One has to offer.”
Tickets for the 2008 FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX are on sale 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be booked at silverstone.co.uk, or by calling 08704 588 300.
Booking fees do not apply when purchasing tickets online.
For enquiries on Official 2008 F1 hospitality packages, call 08704 588 230, or for information on the disabled facilities available, call 08704 588 232.
