WELCOME
WELCOME
Welcome to the 2024 Formula 1 Qatar Airways British Grand Prix , which promises to be another world-class festival of motorsport and entertainment .
Last year ’ s British Grand Prix™ was an outstanding weekend , breaking records for the highest ever attendance at a World Championship Grand Prix™ and achieving a record fifth awarding of 98 %+ fan satisfaction . The music offering included our first global artist , and another thrilling race culminated with two British drivers on the podium , delighting our patriotic audience .
Earlier this year , Formula 1 ® announced that the British Grand Prix will remain at Silverstone until at least 2034 . This fantastic news ensures that we will continue to host this iconic event into our ninth decade , having been the site of the first-ever World Championship race in 1950 . The certainty this provides will allow significant further investment in our strategy of developing Silverstone into a year-round international motorsport and leisure destination , with the fan experience at the heart of our future plans .
As a not-for-profit circuit , all excess revenues from this event will be reinvested into enhancing our infrastructure , improving the fan experience , and supporting future motorsport talent . We are proud to announce the construction of one of the world ' s best outdoor karting circuits , set to open in 2025 . This new facility will serve as a premier training ground for the next generation of British Formula 1 stars and provide a top-tier racing experience for future generations .
I hope you will take the time to enjoy some of the additional entertainment we have on offer this year . In addition to the headline artists performing each night on the main stage , we are introducing a second stage , Made at Vale , where you can enjoy some of your all-time favourite hits performed by tribute artists . This year , we ’ re also expanding the ‘ club scene ’ at Silverstone with the addition of a comedy club on Friday and Saturday , complementing the well established Mahiki nightclub , which keeps the party alive each night from Thursday to Sunday .
I wish you all a wonderful and memorable weekend , hopefully with warm weather . To all the heroic drivers in every category racing this weekend , I wish you a safe and successful race on Silverstone ’ s hallowed tarmac .
Stuart Pringle
Chief Executive Officer - Silverstone Circuit
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