Silverstone circuit set to make changes for a better British GP in 2013 – Formula 1 news
Richard Phillips, the managing director of the Silverstone circuit, has stated that they will be making certain changes so as to avoid the problems they faced during the British Grand Prix of 2012.
“More land will be allocated to get campers off the roads and into holding areas, while plots are assigned,” Phillips said. “The weather conditions caused delays in getting campers onto the site this year, which compounded traffic issues on the Dadford Road.
Larger holding areas will enable us to get campers off the road and keep traffic flowing. One of the main problems on the Friday of this year's event was privately-owned campsites having to close, without notice, on safety grounds. This resulted in bottlenecks
as campers, being turned away, joined the traffic system with nowhere to go.”
He added that in order to solve the problem, they will be in contact with other campsite operators which will make the availability of information on campsite capacities easier for the fans arriving to watch the race.
An official press release stated that Silverstone was considering new locations to provide a proper three day service to the fans. It also said that they will be improving the experience of fans travelling by train as Silverstone will be providing better
shuttle services. The shuttle service will work all weekend and a Megabus will be available for fans from major British cities including London and Manchester.
The ticket holders had also been affected by these problems as they were ordered to stay away from the circuit which hindered the sales. However, they have been compensated with £1 million.
Phillips said they are hopeful that these problems will not reoccur in the coming season. He added the ticket sales are going pretty well presently.
The British GP was first held over the Silverstone circuit in 1948 and the circuit has been hosting the race each year since 1987. The circuit has been built on the site of the World War II Royal Air Force bomber station and is owned by the British Racing
Drivers’ Club. Besides the British GP, Silverstone has also hosted Moto GP.
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