Silverstone proposals revealed

05/03/2008 11:45:43

New hospitality jobs could be created at Silverstone race track if plans to modernise the facility are approved.

The track has come in for criticism in recent years, with Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone having previously suggested that the venue does not do enough to take care of spectators.

Now the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC), which owns the facility, has unveiled plans to radically overhaul the track and surrounding area.

In addition to improvements to the racing facilities, it hopes to build a new hospitality centre, a leisure complex and two new hotels, potentially creating a slew of new hotel and hospitality jobs in the region.

Damon Hill, a former Formula 1 champion and the current president of the BRDC, said: "These images are the vision of the future for Silverstone, and one we fervently hope will be realised, in order to provide a venue where all forms of motor sport can be celebrated in style, for the benefit of the competitor and spectator alike.

"This new facility, and the redevelopment at large, will help attract more business to Northamptonshire and create more jobs for local communities."

Plans to redevelop the site have previously won support from sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe, who said the proposals would create job opportunities for skilled workers.

Hotel jobs in Northamptonshire

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