Formula One cars and Silverstone is about as traditional as it gets, but this year there’s a fresh buzz at the former airfield thanks to a brand-new, multi-million pound pit and paddock complex. The stunning ‘Wing’ building, which houses 41 garages, race control, the media centre, VIP spectator zones and conference facilities, certainly made an impression as it welcomed the teams and drivers for the first time.
In a busy build-up to the Grand Prix weekend, Wednesday night saw the F1 community gather with guests and celebrities at London’s Natural History Museum for the official F1 Party, which raised £600,000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.