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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted 150 personnel working within F1 at 10 Downing Street ahead of the 2025 British GP.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer recently hosted 150 Formula 1 personnel at 10 Downing Street in anticipation of the upcoming 2025 British Grand Prix. This season marks the 75th anniversary of the sport since it began in 1950 with the British GP. Starmer’s gathering at his official residence in London included past and present drivers, team leaders, and F1 Academy CEO Susie Wolff. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, accompanied by Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang, kicked off the event with speeches. The attendees also met with government officials, including the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, Technology, and MPs. The British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend is a significant economic contributor with the UK being a home to nine out of ten F1 teams. Discussions about securing Silverstone’s spot on the calendar are underway as future uncertainties surround tracks like Monaco and Barcelona.
