The British Grand Prix is undoubtedly the best attended race on the Formula 1 calendar, but Britain’s lack of success on the track has caused a slump in ticket sales for the first time in several years.
The organisers of this weekend’s race – which for the past two years has sold out – will sell tickets at the gate in an effort to boost attendance across all three days.
The lack of a British winner so far this season combined with McLaren’s poor form, is being blamed for the slow sales, but managing director Richard Phillips still expects one of their biggest crowds.
“While we don’t expect to reach the record attendance levels of 2011 and 2012, we are anticipating another big crowd here at Silverstone this weekend,” he said.
“Ticket sales were slower than usual during the initial sales period, but we have seen a significant upturn in interest and buying patterns since F1 returned to Europe.
“This, coupled with an improvement in the weather and a promising forecast for the weekend, has prompted us to put measures in place to sell tickets to fans deciding to turn up on the day. This weekend’s attendance looks set to be one of our biggest in recent years.”
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