Sunday 5 July 2015

British Grand Prix 2015: Celebs out in force at Silverstone as pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton extends Championship lead

British Grand Prix 2015: Celebs out in force at Silverstone as pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton extends Championship lead 

  • Sport stars and celebrities were out in their droves at Silverstone
  • Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn, Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos and former Countdown presenter Carol Vorderman were among those there
  • Lewis Hamilton won his third British Grand Prix title  
Sport stars and celebrities were out in their droves to attend the British Grand Prix on Sunday.  
While home hope Lewis Hamilton won the race despite suffering a bad start, some of the movers and shakers from daytime television, pop music and alpine ski racing were there in the crowd.
Former Spice Girls Geri Haliwell and Emma Bunton were spotted with their young children, while Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend Lindsey Vonn continued to dazzle us in her independence.
Lindsey Vonn (left) makes a stunning entrance at Silverstone, touching down in a helicopter 
Lindsey Vonn (left) makes a stunning entrance at Silverstone, touching down in a helicopter 
The 30-year-old, who split with golfer boyfriend Tiger Woods earlier this year, poses in the Red Bull garage
The 30-year-old, who split with golfer boyfriend Tiger Woods earlier this year, poses in the Red Bull garage
Vonn told Sky Sports that she is a big fan of F1, "it's a little flat here, but still fun to watch"  
Vonn told Sky Sports that she is a big fan of F1, 'it's a little flat here, but still fun to watch'  
Hamilton waves to the crowd ahead of starting the British Grand Prix in pole position
Hamilton waves to the crowd ahead of starting the British Grand Prix in pole position
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg acknowledges fans ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg acknowledges fans ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Former Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia was among several from the football community to attend Silverstone
Former Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia was among several from the football community to attend Silverstone
Singer Will Young, who shot to fame through the reality show Pop Idol, enjoys a day of F1 in Northamptonshire 
Singer Will Young, who shot to fame through the reality show Pop Idol, enjoys a day of F1 in Northamptonshire 

The Olympic ski racer's entrance was nothing short of spectacular, touching down in a helicopter in Northamptonshire.  
Football wasn't without its representatives, of course. Former Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia and current Sunderland striker Connor Wickham as well as Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos all posed for photos. 
Vonn and Hamilton share an embrace on an exciting day of F1 at Silverstone 
Vonn and Hamilton share an embrace on an exciting day of F1 at Silverstone 
Former Spice Girl Geri Haliwell and her young daughter Bluebell hold hands as they soak up the atmosphere
Former Spice Girl Geri Haliwell and her young daughter Bluebell hold hands as they soak up the atmosphere
Haliwell and her daughter are joined by another former Spice Girl in Emma Bunton and her son at Silverstone
Haliwell and her daughter are joined by another former Spice Girl in Emma Bunton and her son at Silverstone
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos and his girlfriend Jessica Farber arrive at Silverstone on Sunday 
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos and his girlfriend Jessica Farber arrive at Silverstone on Sunday 
McLaren driver Jenson Button arrives at the circuit before the British Grand Prix on Sunday 
McLaren driver Jenson Button arrives at the circuit before the British Grand Prix on Sunday 
Sunderland striker Connor Wickham poses for a selfie at Silverstone which he then shares on Instagram 
Sunderland striker Connor Wickham poses for a selfie at Silverstone which he then shares on Instagram 
Clifford Joseph Price, better known as Goldie (left) poses with Red Bull team manager Jonathan Wheatley 
Clifford Joseph Price, better known as Goldie (left) poses with Red Bull team manager Jonathan Wheatley 
Goldie strikes a pose as he enjoys a day of F1 at Silverstone and a behind-the-scenes tour of Red Bull
Goldie strikes a pose as he enjoys a day of F1 at Silverstone and a behind-the-scenes tour of Red Bull
Young and Bunton stand together in the Red Bull garage ahead of the race at Silverstone on Sunday 
Young and Bunton stand together in the Red Bull garage ahead of the race at Silverstone on Sunday 
Former Countdown presenter Carol Vorderman arrives at Silverstone ahead of the British Grand Prix
Former Countdown presenter Carol Vorderman arrives at Silverstone ahead of the British Grand Prix
An enthusiastic set of supporters wear Hamilton masks as they prepare to watch the home hope in pole
An enthusiastic set of supporters wear Hamilton masks as they prepare to watch the home hope in pole


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