Lando Norris’ sell-out ‘Landostand’ is about to be joined at Silverstone by a rival one from George Russell – often called the ‘GRandstand’.
George Russell may have his personal fan grandstand on the 2027 British GP, taking up Farm Curve for a “prime view” of the primary 4 corners of Silverstone.
He turns into considered one of many drivers to have a grandstand at their dwelling race, together with fellow Brit Lando Norris who can be bringing the fluorescent ‘Landostand’ to Silverstone for the third time in 2027.
Talking a few potential grandstand at Silverstone earlier this 12 months, Russell mentioned it was one thing his crew have been working in direction of.
“It’s one thing we’ve spoken about with the crew up to now, and it’s most likely one thing we’re working in direction of for subsequent 12 months.”
“The place I’d prefer to put it? Lando’s acquired fairly a great place on the surface of Stowe, so I’ll attempt to steal it off him,” he playfully added.
While he couldn’t take over Norris’ actual property in Stowe nook, Russell has picked a “actually cool” spot on the circuit for his GRandstand.
“I’m actually excited to announce that in 2027 for the grand prix, we’re going to have our personal GR grandstand. It’s right here, on the exit of Flip one. So you’ll be able to see all of Flip 1, Flip 2, the overtaking spot into Flip 3 and Flip 4, so it’s a very, actually cool place on the circuit. It’s among the best, in my view.”
The Mercedes driver continues to be ready for his first win at dwelling, having achieved pole on the 2024 British GP however retiring mid-race on account of a water leak as teammate Lewis Hamilton stormed to victory. Lando Norris gained at Silverstone for the primary time in 2025 – the primary 12 months he had his personal grandstand. Russell can be hoping for the same story in 2027.
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