MADRID, 8 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The British Grand Prix, hosted by the Silverstone Circuit, will continue on the Formula World Championship calendar until 2034 included, extending the contract with the competition for 10 years, according to a statement issued this Thursday by F1.
“Formula 1 announces that the British Grand Prix will remain on the calendar until 2034 inclusive after a 10-year extension with promoter Silverstone and its owner, the British Racing Drivers Club (BRDC),” it reported on its website. F1.
The new agreement between the three parties will take the Northamptonshire circuit into its ninth decade, after having hosted the first F1 Grand Prix in 1950. Thus, there are now 74 years of racing at Silverstone, with the British Lewis Hamilton holding the record for victories with eight.
In recent years, the British GP has become one of the busiest events on the calendar. In 2023, it attracted a record audience of 480,000 people throughout the weekend. In addition, the British country plays a key role in F1, as it hosts seven of the ten teams on the grid.
“Silverstone is an iconic venue at the heart of F1 history and as it approaches its ninth decade as a Grand Prix venue, the event continues to attract fans from around the world for the fantastic on-track racing and incredible experience off the track,” said Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1, about a GP that this year will be held from July 5 to 7.
Domenicali thanked the “hard work and dedication” of BRDC president Peter Digby. “I look forward to working closely with them to further improve the facilities and fan experience over the next 10 years,” he said.
For Digby, the 10-year extension provides “contractual security” and “a solid foundation for the future” of the GP, with the aim of turning the circuit “into an international motorsport and leisure destination all year round.”
“This long-term commitment reflects the importance of the British Grand Prix to Formula 1 and its recognition of our ability to deliver a world-class experience to fans, who are among the most enthusiastic,” added Stuart Pringle, director. Silverstone Circuit executive.
“The cheers of support for the local teams, and in particular the British drivers on the grid, make the atmosphere at Silverstone unique and I look forward to harnessing this passion for our sport and taking the event to the next level over the next decade.” , he concluded.