Record speed for British GP ticket sales
After the announcement that the British Grand Prix will stay at the historic Silverstone Circuit, the track at Northamptonshire already sold 6500 tickets for next year's race within 24 hours of them going on sale.
Richard Phillips, the Managing Director of the circuit, said: "We have been overwhelmed by the early level of interest for tickets for next year's event. We're very fortunate that Silverstone and F1 enjoy fantastic support from the fans.
"With two World Champions, a British team and a British Grand Prix secured for the long-term, there is a lot to be optimistic about. We're committed to delivering a fantastic experience for the fans, offering real value for money, with an array of on and off-track entertainment. With MotoGP and F1 at Silverstone next year, we're looking forward to a busy and exciting year."
