Silverstone CEO to be awarded OBE in King’s ...

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The CEO of Silverstone, the house of the British Grand Prix, Stuart Pringle, is about to be appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) within the King’s New 12 months Honours checklist for his providers to motorsport.

Pringle was appointed CEO of the Silverstone Circuit in 2017 after serving as Membership Secretary for the British Racing Drivers’ Membership (BRDC), which operates the observe, since 2006. Beneath his management, he secured the long-term way forward for the Method 1 British Grand Prix, which presently runs till 2034, and has overseen multimillion-pound developments within the infrastructure.

“I’m deeply honoured to obtain this recognition,” Pringle stated. “It displays the dedication and onerous work of the complete workforce at Silverstone and the assist and encouragement that we obtain from the British Racing Drivers’ Membership.

“Motorsport has all the time been about greater than only one particular person and at Silverstone we’ve got a world class workforce. I’m completely indebted to my inspirational colleagues who proceed to set new requirements in sport and ship on a scale which is really world main.”

David Coulthard MBE, President of the British Racing Drivers’ Membership, additionally stated: “Stuart’s ardour for, and dedication to, Silverstone and the British Racing Drivers’ Membership over the previous twenty years, mixed along with his strategic imaginative and prescient to create a year-round leisure vacation spot with motorsport at its core, will safe the way forward for our world-famous circuit for generations to come back.

“We’re delighted that this has been recognised and it’s an extremely proud second for our circuit and the membership.”

Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated of the New 12 months Honours checklist: “This yr’s Honours checklist celebrates the perfect of Britain – individuals who put the widespread good forward of themselves to strengthen communities and alter lives.

“Their quiet dedication speaks to the first rate, compassionate nation we’re proud to be. On behalf of the entire nation, thanks – and congratulations to everybody recognised immediately.”