An all-new F1 FanZone will a major highlight at this summer’s Silverstone Festival. This year marks the 75th anniversary of motorsport at the circuit in England, and celebrations over the 25-27 August bank holiday weekend will be enhanced by the addition of this exciting feature which builds on the highly popular modern Formula 1 content that was introduced for the first time at the event last year.
Reliving all the excitement of the British Grand Prix that takes place from 7-9 July, the F1 FanZone at Silverstone Festival will provide visitors with the opportunity to get up close to see a grid of current grand prix cars. Formula 1 teams already confirmed for the showcase include Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant, BWT Alpine, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS, Oracle Red Bull Racing and Williams Racing. Alpine will also be offering visitors the chance to test drive some of its latest sports cars on the roads local to Silverstone.
A wheel-changing pit-stop challenge, a reaction-testing Batak light wall, and racing simulators will provide non-stop competitive fun, while a big screen will show full live coverage of the weekend’s F1 Dutch Grand Prix, including practice and qualifying sessions plus the race itself on Sunday afternoon. F1 merchandise will also be on sale in the fan zone.
“After the interest in the display area for the latest Formula 1 tech last year, we have expanded it for this summer’s festival,” said Nick Wigley, Silverstone Festival event director. “Ever since its very early days, Silverstone has been synonymous with Formula 1, so we are thrilled to be showcasing the sport’s past and present at the festival.”
As well as the F1 FanZone, this year’s festival at The Home of British Motorsport will feature special displays, parades and races as part of a packed-programme of on- and off-track entertainment over the long weekend. While the unrivalled racing and huge gatherings of classic cars will be the main attraction for many, great family entertainment ensures the festival appeals to all ages and interests.
The event boasts its own Foodie Fest with celebrity chefs, an artisan market and tasting tent, free rides at the funfair in the Adrenaline Zone, plus there’s three evenings of live music with performances from acts including McFly, the Sugababes, ABC and The Christians.
Entry to the Foodie Fest, the live music, the Adrenaline Zone and the F1 FanZone are all included in the price of admission. Accompanied kids aged under 16 go free. A wide-range of tickets for the Silverstone Festival are available, including camping and VIP hospitality options.
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