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Silverstone packed to the rim for British GP weekend

According to British Grand Prix organisers, provisional tickets sales estimated at 95 percent point to a record-breaking crowd flocking to Silverstone in early July.

A series of pricing schemes by the event's promoters destined to encourage spectator attendance has clearly been met with strong success, while increased capacity available at popular viewing points such as Club and Becketts corners has also helped draw in a crowd currently evaluated at 150.000.

"Thanks to recent pricing initiatives and opening up the event to make it more affordable for families we are now almost full," explained Silverstone managing director Patrick Allen. "Demand has been tremendous and we are 95 per cent sold and predicting that 2015 will be a record breaking crowd."

Current success of Formula 1 championship leader Lewis Hamilton has assuredly also been a good catalyst for ticket sales, while crowds will hopefully also direct their British fervor towards Jenson Button. The race is scheduled from July 3 to 5.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.