The famous Silverstone Circuit is ready to host the 2021 F1 British Grand Prix, but with some refreshing developments compared to 2020.
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One of them is of course the inclusion of sprint race qualifying in the weekend. But the other is the unreserved return of fans to the Grand Prix.
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the UK having to restrict all massive gatherings. So the government decided to host sporting events like F1 and Premier League football behind closed doors.
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After a year of waiting, however, F1 is ready to break the shackles; The British Grand Prix is likely to see the largest crowd in the UK since the pandemic began.
Possible participation in the British GP weekend 2021
The Silverstone Circuit has space for 140,000 spectators. However, there were concerns about how the UK government would react, considering eases officially take place just a day after the Silverstone race weekend ended.
Fortunately, the government has recognized Formula 1’s request to open the track to the fans who had been waiting longingly for almost 2 years.
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JULY 31: George Russell of Great Britain drives the (63) Williams Racing FW43 Mercedes on track during practice for the British F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone on July 31, 2020 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli / Getty Images)
Thus, Silverstone is expected to experience a total of 140,000 spectators and thus break the previous record of 2021 in Austria.
The Austrian Grand Prix, which recently ended, was packed with over 113,000 spectators. The Dutch fans somehow managed to give the weekend a festive mood and to appreciate their homeboy Max Verstappen.
Likewise, the coming weekend at Silverstone will be the weekend for Lewis Hamilton.
Can British F1 fans help Hamilton make a comeback at Silverstone?
Mercedes’ morale has steadily deteriorated since Red Bull’s resurgence this season. In addition, her savior Hamilton is visibly struggling and causing unusual errors on the line. In the midst of such a difficult period, the British GP will be a sigh of relief for the title contender.
Formula 1 F1 – Styria Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria – June 26, 2021 Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes wears a protective face mask after qualifying in third place REUTERS / Leonhard Foeger
British fans celebrate Hamilton like a hero every year at Silverstone. Therefore, the Hamilton fandom hopes again to boost the morale of the 7-time world champion on the coming race weekend.
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So can Hamilton put an end to Mercedes’ streak of victories at the British Grand Prix in front of his fan base? Well, we’ll know soon enough.
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