Grapevine: Silverstone to air soccer match live
Soccer fans attending the British Grand Prix will have a chance to watch the England-Paraguay World Cup match on giant screens at the circuit, organisers announced today
The British Grand Prix will be held this year on the weekend of June 9-11, while the World Cup is being held in Germany.
In order to avoid a clash between the events, the FIA has moved qualifying on Saturday to 12:30 BST (11:30 GMT) - while the kick-off for the England-Paraguay game is scheduled for 14:00 BST.
The Silverstone circuit owners have therefore decided to broadcast the World Cup match live on three giant screens situated in special entertainment zones that will be set up around the circuit - opposite Pits Straight, Stowe and Abbey.
"Fans coming to Silverstone for this year's British Grand Prix can look forward to an unbelievable weekend of world class sport," commented Richard Phillips, managing director of Silverstone Circuits Limited.
"In addition to three spectacular days of F1 action on track, we will also be showing the England vs Paraguay World Cup match on Saturday afternoon.
"With a crowd of up to 65,000 expected for qualifying alone, there should be a fantastic atmosphere around the circuit.
"That would also give us one of the largest crowds, anywhere in the world, gathered in one place to watch the England game."
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