Silverstone F1 fans 'p***ed off' as luxury Red Bull bar cuts off view of race
Angry Formula 1 enthusiasts have expressed their frustration that a Red Bull hospitality structure is obstructing their view of the race track at Silverstone during this weekend.
Several F1 fans, who have invested a significant amount of money in tickets, express frustration that their sightline of the straight and first corner was blocked.
Fans who have gone to Silverstone this week for practice and qualifying sessions before the British Grand Prix on Sunday have made several complaints about the Red Bull building.
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The sight from the Hamilton Straight A grandstand, home to approximately 4,000 spectators, seems to be obstructed by the Red Bull Pit Stop hospitality suite. This suite features a bar and its own viewing area, equipped with a skate park.
A video shared on Facebook this past Sunday revealed how the Red Bull building appears to block significant sections of the track from view for spectators in the stands.
At the recent race, a spectator, who preferred to remain anonymous, shared with Yahoo News UK that the conditions for people in a particular grandstand were quite disappointing.
A new structure called the Red Bull Pit Stop has been constructed, serving as a two-story bar. However, this development has caused frustration among many spectators in the grandstand, as it is obstructing their view. This interference is causing significant annoyance among those affected.
They mentioned that as the seats move closer to the Red Bull structure, the sightline diminishes significantly. Those sitting near it will not have a clear view.
I believe it's unacceptable to mistreat the general public in this manner. Silverstone should take a stand and declare that such behavior is not allowed.
The sight from the Hamilton Straight A grandstand at Silverstone is beautiful. (Facebook)
The Red Bull building includes a skate park on the upper levels, obstructing spectators' sightlines of the racing track. (Facebook)
"When you're facing the Red Bull bar, it blocks about half of the main straight and makes it impossible to see the cars entering the first corner. In my opinion, it's very poorly designed."
Yahoo News UK has reached out to Silverstone and Red Bull Racing for a statement.
People have been sharing their frustrations on social media all week about the limited sightlines in the Hamilton A grandstand.
User @DebStibbs posted on Sunday saying how much they have enjoyed coming to Silverstone since 1987. They have always sat on the startline and have spent £1,500 on tickets over the years. Unfortunately, their view of the track was recently blocked by the @redbullracing corporate hospitality stand.
Thank you, Silverstone. I have been attending this event since 1987. Every year, I spend £1500 on tickets to sit on the start line and this is the sight I get. The corporate hospitality stand from @redbullracing was set up for free, obstructing the view of the track. #silverstone #greed
- The Duchess of Surrey just posted on her Twitter account on July 7, 2024.
Abi Garrett, another user, mentioned that a quarter of their view was obstructed by a Red Bull hospitality area where a DJ continuously played music during the race, despite having paid for their tickets.
For those of us who purchased tickets, a quarter of our view is now obstructed by a Red Bull hospitality area at Silverstone. The DJ keeps playing music non-stop during the races. #disappointed #Silverstone
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Max Springer expressed sympathy for those who paid for seats in Hamilton Straight A, as their view of the straight is obstructed by the Red Bull Hospitality building.
Tickets for the race day at Silverstone range from £309 for a single day ticket to £429 for a four-day pass. There is also a special offer for a three-day pass in the Hamilton Straight A for £839.
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Earlier this week, Stuart Pringle, the CEO of Silverstone Circuit, had to justify the ticket prices at the venue in Northamptonshire.
He explained to the BBC that the ticket offers great value because it includes both a top-tier sports event and a concert every night throughout the weekend.
Lewis Hamilton has complained about the high costs of tickets at Silverstone. (Getty Images)
Last month, Lewis Hamilton, who has been a world champion seven times, expressed his discontent with the cost of tickets at Silverstone.
He said to Autosport: "We need to keep an eye on ticket prices. I believe they are still going up and the expenses of daily life nowadays, I think it's too much."
I'm considering how expensive it would be for a family of fans to attend. It's very costly.
