The British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) has installed a new management team at the Silverstone circuit following the suspension of several key management staff last year.
Former managing director Richard Phillips and two executives, Ed Brookes and David Thompson, were suspended in October whilst an investigation took place into the running of the British Grand Prix.
As part of a restructure, they have been replaced by new managing director Patrick Allen who will be assisted by sporting director Stuart Pringle.
“Silverstone has great potential to become the ultimate entertainment venue and with the support of the team I believe we can make it the place to go,” Allen said of his goals for the facility.
“I want our customers to know that they can visit the circuit any weekend of the year and be guaranteed an amazing value for money experience whether that is to watch motor racing, visit a music concert, enjoy a food festival or attend an exhibition.”
BRDC chairman John Grant thanked the previous management team for their hard work over the years and for overseeing the construction of the Wing facility.
“This executive team has overseen significant growth and diversification of Silverstone’s business during its tenure, during which the Wing was built and the future of the British F1 Grand Prix secured.
“I would like to thank them for their contributions to Silverstone and wish them well for the future.”
Meanwhile, the BRDC also confirmed that ticket sales for the 2015 British GP are up by 16 per cent on the same period last year, thanks to Lewis Hamilton’s victory and championship win.
