$2000 British GP Plan Backfires as Furious F1 Move Beyond the Rich Man’s Sport for Entertainment

British GP is an iconic race that carries a lot of heritage and history. Hosting the first ever F1 race in 1950, and the then royalties, the race has always been in the news. However, it was in news for all the wrong reasons this time around.

The home of British Motor Racing had to suspend the online sale of tickets for next year’s British Grand Prix. Moreover, the controversial pricing left some of the fans speechless with many labeling the prices as obscure.

The Towcester-based venue is pursuing a ‘dynamic pricing’ system where the prices of tickets increase as the demand for the same goes up. However, they had to suspend the sale of tickets as their ticketing provider, Secutix, became overwhelmed. Alongside this, the prices of the tickets were also ‘frozen’.

In a statement released by Silverstone, it notified people that it had suspended the ticket sale after many people experienced intermittent issues in securing their tickets.

They further added, “Due to ongoing issues with our ticketing provider, Secutix, we feel the fairest thing for us to do is to temporarily pause sales and freeze all ticket prices until these are resolved.”

“We plan to be back on sale at 11:30am tomorrow.”

The statement concluded by stating, “Please watch our social channels and keep an eye on your e-mails for our most up-to-date timings. Again, we sincerely apologize for the frustrating experience many of you have had today and thank you for your support throughout this time.”

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With all of this piling up, it was specifically the ticketing prices that did not go down well with people. Subsequently, many fans lashed out at the venue for obscene ticket prices and a lack of empathy amidst such tough times.

F1 Twitter slams British GP after absurd ticket prices come to light

Fans on Twitter were having none of it as they slammed Silverstone for selling tickets at ridiculous prices. Moreover, they would rather travel the world, and watch American Racing events rather than attend the British GP.

Additionally, fans were shocked at how much money they could save by attending alternate racing events across the world.

Silverstone is one of the most famous circuits in the world. Furthermore, it is also one of the most loved tracks of the drivers on the grid. It is the type of circuit where these F1 cars really come to life, while also making use of all the downforce, going through fast-speed corners.

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Without fans, F1 is merely a racing competition. Moreover, fans add the essence of what makes it truly a wonderful sport. Do you think Silverstone is right to charge such high ticketing prices?