F1: UK Natural Base as British GP Eyes Record Attendance
F1 says the UK is a 'natural base' for the sport as Silverstone expects 565,000 fans this weekend, potentially breaking the 1995 record of 520,000.
F1 says the UK is a 'natural base' for the sport as Silverstone expects 565,000 fans this weekend, potentially breaking the 1995 record of 520,000.
The 2026 British Grand Prix will be broadcast live and free on Channel 4 for all UK viewers with a TV licence, as the race marks its centenary year at Silverstone.
Millions of UK fans can watch every second of the 2026 British Grand Prix for free on Channel 4, including all sessions of the Sprint weekend at Silverstone.
Silverstone University Technical College, located next to the British Grand Prix circuit, has placed 30 students into motor sport roles in 2025, including apprenticeships with Mercedes and Cadillac.
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RecommendedMax Verstappen fears the British Grand Prix will be tough due to F1's current engine formula, which leaves cars with barely any battery at Silverstone's fast corners.
George Russell has never stood on the Silverstone podium in F1. After winning in Austria, he aims to break his home curse by treating the British GP as a normal weekend.
F1 fans can still secure last-minute British Grand Prix tickets at Silverstone, with prices starting from £199. Packages include grandstand seats and VIP hospitality, with options for single-day or multi-day passes.
Last-minute British Grand Prix tickets are still available for Silverstone 2026, with hospitality packages ranging from £440 to £9,000. Options include Racing Green, Ignition Club, Legends Club, and The Vale.
Seat Unique has last-minute British Grand Prix tickets from £440 for Friday practice to £9,000 for three-day VIP packages at Silverstone, with options like the Racing Green, Ignition Club, and The Vale.
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RecommendedThe British Grand Prix at Silverstone is set to become the biggest in F1 history with 570,000 attendees, a remarkable turnaround from near-extinction in 2019.