Damon Hill: "We need all the support we can get"

THE battle to ensure Silverstone remains the home of the British Grand Prix is gathering support.

Damon Hill, the last British F1 champion in 1996 and now president of the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) who control Silverstone, said: “I don’t think you can underestimate the effect the grand prix has on the environment, industries, employment and the country.

“We very much hope we can move forward to make Silverstone a place we can be really proud of, not just for the BRDC but also for the UK to beam motorsport and our event around the world. We need all the support we can get. ”

Glamourous New Face of The 2007 Formula 1 British Grand Prix - Gemma Atkinson

Gemma, the successful model and former Hollyoaks star, is all geared up to set pulses racing as all eyes start to focus on this year’s British Grand Prix, taking place on 6-8 July.

In her role as the Female Face of the British Grand Prix, F1 fan Gemma will add an extra touch of glamour to the intensity and excitement of the country’s most breathtaking sporting event.

Etihad Aldar Spyker Formula One Team helped set the scene by supplying a F1 caras Gemma was officially unveiled as the Female Face of the 2007 FORMULA 1™ Santander British Grand Prix.

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