Formula One: Fan Stories from British Grand Prix
The Formula One mania has never failed to entertain, and so was the case at the British Grand Prix last week. The fans here are always energetic and crazy, when it comes to supporting their favourite teams and races.
Silverstone has always been jam packed; the race begins and ends amidst roars and cheers of hundreds and thousands of race lovers. Over the years, the obsession has nurtured more and more, and when it is about choosing the top fans, it is always a tough decision.
Like always this season’s round at Silverstone also witnessed the passion and excitement of the admirers around the track, as they kept cheering and supporting their beloved drivers. Some of the craziest fans of the sport talked to the media expressing their devotion for the sport, as well as their experience of the weekend.
Andrew Hyatt:
Andrew got full marks for his dedication and support towards the race, as he reached the track at quarter to four on Sunday morning, before the sun came out or even before the drivers, them self woke up.
He was thrilled to talk about the experience of the day, as he said he was sleepless all through the night, for he kept thinking where he would want to sit and view the race. Finally, he concluded that he wants to witness the spectacle from various positions around the track. He said that he was excited to view the start and ending of the race sitting in the front row and he was thrilled to see Mark Webber finish a brilliant flawless race at first position. He further went on to say that, this was one of the most amazing races he had ever experienced in all his life.
Catherine Flick:
Since Catherine is an Australian race lover, it was no surprise who she was supporting! The girl dressed in an Aussie flag and her face painted with the same flag design, was proud to see her home racer Webber finish the race at first place. As he won the race, Catherine excitedly kept jumping in the air thus displaying the Australian flag, as high as she could. She said that when she was getting ready for the race, she had least idea that her home racer would really be able to make it to the top.
Nick Soloman:
Nick said that “food is the solution for everything”. The British said that he brought his truck of food and unloaded boxes of pastries and cakes right before the race started. The diehard fan of Briton driver, Lewis Hamilton, who also owns a nearby bakery, had a chocolate “LH” written on each piece, abbreviation for his race idol.
He was proud to say that the fun of sharing the pieces of cake increased as his super racer Hamilton, finished for second place.
James Newnham:
For the Russian it was his first ever experience of being in a Grand Prix, he said that he had been collecting money all through the year to be there for this occasion. The Renault fan said that he had been painting his tent for the occasion for the past two months and had also designed some special tents for the race and distributed them for the support of his favourite team.
He also had the picture of his favourite racer, Vitaly Petrov painted on several shirts, which were distributed around to show his love as well as support for the Russian driver.
Mentioned above are just a few of the fans and their love for the sport, whereas the place was wrapped with many more crazy and passionate race lovers from round the globe, who would reach any extent for their idols. The air in Silverstone had always been the same and it is hoped that Silverstone, being one of the oldest tracks of the world, would remain the same over for times to come.
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