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 record for his companies 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. Below his management, he secured the long-term way forward for the Components 1 British Grand Prix, which at the moment runs till 2034, and has overseen multimillion-pound developments within the infrastructure.
“I’m deeply honoured to obtain this recognition,” Pringle mentioned. “It displays the dedication and exhausting work of the whole group at Silverstone and the assist and encouragement that we obtain from the British Racing Drivers’ Membership.
“Motorsport has at all times been about greater than only one particular person and at Silverstone now we have a world class group. I’m completely indebted to my inspirational colleagues who proceed to set new requirements in sport and ship on a scale which is actually world main.”
David Coulthard MBE, President of the British Racing Drivers’ Membership, additionally mentioned: “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 mentioned of the New 12 months Honours record: “This 12 months’s Honours record celebrates the perfect of Britain – individuals who put the frequent 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 right this moment.”
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