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British Grand Prix at Silverstone Draws Projected 565,000 Spectators
The four-day event is expected to generate more than £100 million in regional spending. Silverstone's contract runs through 2034 and is projected to deliver over £1 billion in local economic value.
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The British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone Circuit is projected to draw 565,000 spectators across four days, surpassing the attendance record set in 1995. The event includes activations from Wella Professionals, BOXPARK, and Flexjet that extend beyond the track into retail, dining, and transport services.
The motorsport cluster contributes around £12 billion annually to the UK economy and supports more than 41,000 jobs. Corporate hospitality at the circuit facilitates meetings among investors, executives, and political leaders.
More than £100 million is expected to flow into hotels, transport, food, and retail businesses in Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. Central London retail sites are also hosting Formula 1-related events during the same period. Silverstone's contract through 2034 is projected to generate more than £1 billion in localized value over its lifetime.
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