Silverstone prepares for record-breaking attendance at British GP
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:04 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026

The British Grand Prix at Silverstone is set to break attendance records in July, with 570,000 expected over four days. This marks a significant increase from the previous high of 520,000 at the 1995 Australian GP. Less than a decade ago, the event faced the possibility of disappearing. Silverstone will become the largest event on Formula One’s calendar, second only to Wimbledon in the UK summer for attendee numbers.
- •British GP expected to attract 570,000 attendees in July
- •Attendance increase surpasses 1995 Australian GP record
- •Event has recovered after near cancellation less than a decade ago
- •Silverstone set to be F1's largest event this season
- 9:04 AMThe Guardian Sport — The Glastonbury of motorsport: how Silverstone became the biggest GP in F1 history
"Less than a decade ago the British GP was on the brink of disappearing, but in July it will break the attendance record with 570,000 through the gates The scale of change at the British Grand Prix in recent years will be writ large come July when the meeting is poised to become the biggest in Formula One history. The race this year is expected to sell out its new capacity of 570,000 over four days, which will be a record-breaking 50,000 increase on the previous highest attendance of 520,000 at the Australian GP in 1995. Only Wimbledon, across two weeks, will boast more numbers in the UK summer with Silverstone the largest event on F1’s calendar. Continue reading...
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