IN PHOTOS: Pop stars, sports icons and Hollywood legends – Celebrities enjoy the atmosphere at the British Grand Prix

Jul 08, 2024 3:00pm UTC

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 7: Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones walk in the paddock during — Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones were enjoying the action at Silverstone

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 7: British actor and singer Hannah Waddingham on the grid prior to the — Actress and singer Hannah Waddingham performed the National Anthem ahead of the race

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Stormzy and Maya Jama walk in the Paddock after practice ahead of — Rapper Stormzy and TV presenter Maya Jama were all smiles in the paddock

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Reece James talks with Sir Mo Farah in the Paddock prior to the F1 — Footballer Reece James was seen chatting with Sir Mo Farah prior the the Grand Prix getting underway

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Leah Williamson arrives in the Paddock prior to the F1 Grand Prix — Another face familiar to football fans, Leah Williamson was amongst the stars in the paddock

SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 07: Actor Rowan Atkinson follows the Formula 1 British Grand — Actor Rowan Atkinson - better known to many as Mr Bean - braved the rain at the circuit

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Leeds United players Dan James, Georginio Rutter, Ethan Ampadu and — Leeds United players Dan James, Georginio Rutter, Ethan Ampadu and Glen Kamara met with Max Verstappen ahead of the race

Brian May ahead of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit in Northampton, Great — Queen guitarist Brian May was on hand to wave the chequered flag at the end of the race

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Gordon Ramsay looks on, on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of — Chef Gordon Ramsay was on the grid to see the race preparations in action

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Owen Farrell, Kit Connor and Tommy Fleetwood pose for a photo in — Rugby union player Owen Farrell, actor Kit Connor and golfer Tommy Fleetwood looked to be enjoying the event from the Red Bull garage

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Brad Pitt, star of the upcoming Formula One based movie, F1, and — Brad Pitt - star of upcoming move F1 - was amongst the celebrities in the paddock

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 7: Sir Mo Farah in high spirits after the F1 Grand Prix of Great — No stranger to going fast, Sir Mo Farah looked to be having a good time at Silverstone

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing poses for a photo — Former track and field athlete Dame Denise Lewis posed for a photo with Sergio Perez ahead of the race

Leo, the dog of Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc, reacts upon arrival ahead of the — Fast becoming a celebrity, Leo Leclerc - Charles Leclerc's dog - seemed popular with fans at the track

Silverstone put on an exciting weekend both on and off the track at the British Grand Prix, so it was little wonder that a range of famous faces were keen to soak up the electric atmosphere for themselves.

From Hollywood legend – and keen motorsport fan – Michael Douglas and Oscar-winning wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, to rapper Stormzy and TV presenter Maya Jama, as well as sports icons including Leah Williamson and Sir Mo Farah, a whole host of stars made an appearance during the event.

HIGHLIGHTS: Hamilton claims victory over Verstappen and Norris in wet/dry Silverstone classic

Brad Pitt was also enjoying the action at Silverstone after the first teaser was released of F1, a movie he has produced and starred in based on the sport which will be distributed in June 2025.

Check out the gallery above to see some of the celebrities out in force at the British Grand Prix.

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