Motorsports

The British Grand Prix returns to Silverstone from 2–5 July, with organisers expecting around 570,000 spectators across the four-day weekend. If those figures are reached, it will become the largest Formula 1 event in history, surpassing the previous attendance record of 520,000 set at the 1995 Australian Grand Prix. While Formula 1 has always attracted passionate fans, the sport’s popularity has grown dramatically in recent years. Many people point to the success of Netflix’s Drive to Survive, which introduced Formula 1 to a younger audience and gave viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities, rivalries and pressure involved in the championship. Combined with the rise of social media and several exciting title battles...