From Silverstone Circuits Limited
Silverstone Circuits Limited, and its owner the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC), today opened the circuit’s state-of-the-art new pit, paddock and conference complex named The Silverstone Wing.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent, KG, who is also President in Chief of the BRDC, formally opened the new building that represents the second stage of a multi-million pound investment in the Home of British Motor Racing and heralds a new era for British motor sport.
More than 800 guests were at Silverstone to witness the formalities, including the great and good of British motor sport, local dignitaries, motor sport governing bodies, BRDC members and media.
Following the opening ceremony the guests enjoyed exploring the new complex, which includes 41 garages, a race control building, a podium, media centre, hospitality and VIP spectator zones.
With three large halls, a conference facility, business centre and a 100-seat auditorium, the Silverstone Wing has also been designed to accommodate conferences, product launches and experiential events, and will be the largest covered exhibition space between London and Birmingham.
The facility will host its first major motor sport event, the FIA GT1 World Championship, June 3-5.
Silverstone Circuits Limited, and its owner the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC), today opened the circuit’s state-of-the-art new pit, paddock and conference complex named The Silverstone Wing.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent, KG, who is also President in Chief of the BRDC, formally opened the new building that represents the second stage of a multi-million pound investment in the Home of British Motor Racing and heralds a new era for British motor sport.
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More than 800 guests were at Silverstone to witness the formalities, including the great and good of British motor sport, local dignitaries, motor sport governing bodies, BRDC members and media.
Following the opening ceremony the guests enjoyed exploring the new complex, which includes 41 garages, a race control building, a podium, media centre, hospitality and VIP spectator zones.
With three large halls, a conference facility, business centre and a 100-seat auditorium, the Silverstone Wing has also been designed to accommodate conferences, product launches and experiential events, and will be the largest covered exhibition space between London and Birmingham.
The facility will host its first major motor sport event, the FIA GT1 World Championship, June 3-5.