Silverstone is anticipating that the 2009 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix, taking place this weekend, will be one of the biggest and best in the history of the circuit.
With British driver Jenson Button currently leading the Drivers' World Championship and Lewis Hamilton returning to Silverstone as reigning World Champion, the atmosphere and support shown by the British fans is guaranteed to be awe-inspiring.
The last-ever British Grand Prix at Silverstone promises to be one of the biggest sporting events of the year.
Fans can expect three days of first-class entertainment as the circuit celebrates its rich and illustrious British Grand Prix history.
Headlining the timetable of off-track entertainment will be the ever-popular Grand Prix Party, which has become synonymous with the British Grand Prix as the ultimate post-race party for drivers and fans alike.
The on-stage line-up currently includes a host of past and present F1 legends ranging from Britain's latest star driver, Jenson Button, to former World Champions, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE and Damon Hill OBE.
The Grand Prix Party has been hosted by Silverstone over the years as a way of thanking the fans and providing them with a rare opportunity to get close to the drivers, while they enjoy music from a host of live bands.
In 2008 more than 20,000 fans stayed behind for this renowned Grand Prix celebration held in the centre of the circuit and accessible to all race day tickets holders.
Topping the bill this year in terms of live music will be the highly-acclaimed Counterfeit Stones.
New for 2009, there will also be an F1 driver signing session on the Saturday afternoon where 250 lucky fans will be able to obtain autographs from the majority of current F1 drivers.
In celebration of the British Grand Prix and its heritage as one of the most treasured events on the Grand Prix calendar, Silverstone is also proud to be displaying a unique photographic exhibition.
Pictures from three of the UK's leading photographic agencies – LAT Photographic, Getty Images and Sutton Images – will be brought together to represent some of the most iconic British Grand Prix moments at Silverstone, with images ranging from the 1950s through to 2008.
On-stage in the main Entertainment Zone, 'Signature', the popular act that performed live in the Final of Britain's Got Talent 2008 will also be performing.
The Red Arrows display team will fly over Silverstone on race day.
Giant screens will be situated around the circuit, so fans can keep up with all the on-track action.
