Formula 1 has revealed figures for grand prix attendances through the 2019 season, with over four million spectators passing through the gates, and the British Grand Prix the most popular.
The championship reported that 4,164,948 people attended a grand prix this year, an increase of 1.75 per cent compared to 2018, despite the cancellation of Saturday’s action in Japan.
The British Grand Prix at Silverstone featured a weekend attendance of 351,000, edging Mexico (345,684) and Australia (324,100).
Both Britain and Mexico received contract renewals in 2019, with the future of the event at Silverstone confirmed through 2024, and Mexico staying until at least 2022.
Singapore and the USA (268,000 each), Belgium (251,864), Hungary (230,000), Austria (203,000) and Italy (200,000) registered high figures.
Sunday-only attendance was registered at 1,771,106, up four per cent year-on-year, with Silverstone – at 141,000 – topping the list.
Mexico (138,435), USA (128,000), Singapore (115,240), Belgium (109,064) and Melbourne (102,000) also had a six-figure race day attendance.
“2019 has been another great year for Formula 1 and we are delighted to see that over 4 million fans joined us at our 21 races, beating the attendance figures for last year, including a record breaking Italian Grand Prix weekend attendance with 200,000 spectators,” said Formula 1 commercial chief Sean Bratches.
“Our mission is to unleash the greatest racing spectacle on the planet and give our fans an experience they will never forget.
“We are therefore delighted to see that, based on research carried out on the ground, those attending events are enjoying their experience over a race weekend and we are determined to ensure they continue to feel that way.
"2019 has been an incredible season and we are already looking forward to next year when Hanoi and Zandvoort will join our 22-race calendar and when Formula 1 celebrates its 70th anniversary.”
