Updated
Updated · The Guardian · Jul 5
Brundle’s Silverstone Grid Walk Spotlights 10-Plus Stars as Horner Says F1 Return Is Possible
Updated
Updated · The Guardian · Jul 5

Brundle’s Silverstone Grid Walk Spotlights 10-Plus Stars as Horner Says F1 Return Is Possible

1 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 5

Summary

  • Silverstone’s pre-race grid walk turned into a celebrity-heavy lap as Martin Brundle stopped by Lewis Capaldi, Phil Foden, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Hoy, Nigel Mansell and others before the British Grand Prix.
  • Christian Horner delivered the sharpest news line, saying he was at the track only as a fan but adding “never say never” when asked about a return to Formula One.
  • Chris Hoy said a clay-pigeon shooting event had raised £1 million for his cancer charity, while Foden used the appearance to back England, saying “we’ll get the job done.”
  • The walk also mixed paddock color with racing context: Liam Lawson joked there could be Lego left on track after karting, Nick Hamilton praised brother Lewis, and Mansell said Hamilton was doing “a cracking job” with Ferrari.

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