Mercedes-AMG Petronas W10 Formula 1 car driven by Anthony Davidson officially opens Silverstone’s Festive Experience!

Silverstone’s Lap of Lights Christmas experience was opened this evening officially by the World Championship winning Mercedes-AMG Petronas W10 Formula 1 car that was driven by Anthony Davidson. The Mercedes-AMG Petronas team embraced the Christmas spirit and decorated the car in festive lights which caused quite a spectacle for those fans who were lucky enough to be at the preview event and included NHS and Emergency Service employees and their families as well as staff from Silverstone.

On completion of the opening laps, Anthony was ecstatic to meet Santa who, having given a cheery wave to the passing 2019 Formula 1 World Championship-winning Mercedes, decided to take a short break from his busy schedule to get a closer look at the F1 car as it came to a stop on Hamilton Straight.

The spectacle of the opening laps was not all they had in store as visitors got to experience the Lap of Lights Ice Trak and Lodge which were open to all and bursting with the festive atmosphere. Ice Trak is the first-ever skating rink to feature at the world-famous motor racing circuit and many took to the ice to enjoy the novelty of skating around the Formula 1 pit lane and garages. The Lodge was buzzing with the sound of families enjoying activities such as axe throwing, curling and musical entertainment. The children’s cinema and Santa letter corner were also particularly popular.

Lap of Lights ticket prices start at £30 per car including all occupants. Ice Trak is from £8 for adults, £6 per child. Entry to the Lodge is free with a Lap of Lights ticket. The event opens on 26 November and runs through to 3 January (closed on 29, 30 November and 25 December).