Silverstone a near sell-out

This year's British Grand Prix at Silverstone looks set to be packed to the rafters following the news that general admission race-day tickets are already sold out.

Despite the fact that the race occurs on the same day as the soccer World Cup final on July 11, fans have snapped up the majority of tickets available.

"British Grand Prix tickets have been selling well over the last few months, but we still have a long way to go to sell-out in all areas," said Richard Phillips, Silverstone's managing director.

"Fans have made the most of our early booking offers and the 'General Admission' tickets are always among the first to sell-out. Whilst they don't offer access to grandstands, fans enjoy being able to watch the action from different locations, on raised banks around the circuit.

"These tickets are extremely popular, and have sold out even faster than in previous years."

Three-day grandstand and individual day tickets for Saturday's practice and qualifying are still available.

The Northamptonshire-based circuit is currently undergoing structural changes in preparation for the event, with three new grandstands and an added section to the track in the works.

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