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Silverstone boss hopes ‘prime time' slot attracts new fans to F1

SIlverstone Circuit boss Stuart Pringle is hopeful that being 'top of the bill' this summer will help to attract new fans to Formula 1. The British Grand Prix has, in previous seasons, clashed with some major sporting events such as the Wimbledon Men's Final, as well as Football World Cup matches. However this year, because of the delay to the start of the season and a reshuffled calendar, the British GP and the 70th Anniversary GP – both of which will be held at the Northamptonshire circuit – will be the main sporting events with the Olympics delayed, Wimbledon and The Open cancelled and the Premier League in recess. ADVERTISEMENT With the race taking up a prime time slot, Pringle...
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