Spice Girl Mel C visits wet and windy Silverstone
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Even the the threat of constant rain couldn’t keep celebrity fans away as Silverstone hosted the British Grand Prix on Sunday.  

Persistent heavy rain fell at the Northamptonshire venue ahead of the British Grand Prix as reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen prepared to start on pole position, with title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris close behind.

And stars including Melanie Chisholm, Holly and Gordon Ramsay, Jack Whitehall and his model partner Roxy Horner were in attendance as proceedings got underway. 

With an umbrella protecting her from torrential rain, Mel, 51, was in attendance after missing Spice Girls band-mate Melanie Brown’s wedding in London the previous day. 

The singer opted for a smart check blazer as she made her way into the Paddock with a friend on Sunday. 

Mel was notably absent as Scary Spice exchanged vows with fiancé Rory McPhee at St Paul’s Cathedral in front of a string of very A-list guests.

Melanie Chisholm arrived at Silverstone on Sunday after missing Spice Girl bandmate Melanie Brown's wedding in London the previous day

Melanie Chisholm arrived at Silverstone on Sunday after missing Spice Girl bandmate Melanie Brown’s wedding in London the previous day 

The singer posed for selfies while a Silverstone staff-member protected her from the rain by holding an umbrella above her head

The singer posed for selfies while a Silverstone staff-member protected her from the rain by holding an umbrella above her head 

Mel was in attendance after admitting she was 'gutted' to miss Spice Girls band-mate Melanie Brown's wedding to Rory McPhee in London the previous day

Mel was in attendance after admitting she was ‘gutted’ to miss Spice Girls band-mate Melanie Brown’s wedding to Rory McPhee in London the previous day

Mel was notably absent as Scary Spice exchanged vows with fiancé Rory at St Paul's Cathedral in front of a string of very A-list guests

Mel was notably absent as Scary Spice exchanged vows with fiancé Rory at St Paul’s Cathedral in front of a string of very A-list guests

Fellow bandmate Geri Halliwell also failed to attend, but was also at Silverstone on Sunday with her children to support Christian Horner, team principal and CEO of Red Bull Racing

Fellow bandmate Geri Halliwell also failed to attend, but was also at Silverstone on Sunday with her children to support Christian Horner, team principal and CEO of Red Bull Racing

Her absence may well have been due to scheduling conflicts, as she was performing in Sweden, but the singer still paid tribute to the couple on social media. 

Admitting that she was ‘gutted’ not to be there, she made reference to the fact they would all see each other and meet up in the not too distant future. 

Fellow bandmate Geri Halliwell also failed to attend the wedding, but was at Silverstone on Sunday with her children to support husband Christian Horner, team principal and CEO of Red Bull Racing. 

Among the attending celebrities, Holly Ramsay, 25, ensured she commanded attention in a daring cropped lace top that exposed her cleavage as she arrived alongside her partner, former Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty. 

In keeping with the occasion, she rounded off the look with a red and white leather racing jacket and zipped cargo pants. 

Meanwhile celebrity chef Gordon, 58, was accompanied by wife Tana as they made their way onto the circuit – the home of British Grand Prix since 1948. 

The couple were hand-in-hand and apparently nonplussed by the miserable weather while mingling with fellow spectators ahead of the spectacle.

Also in attendance, comedian Whitehall, 36, appeared to be in high spirits as he posed for photos alongside his glamorous girlfriend, who caught the eye in a pair of low-slung leather trousers. 

Holly Ramsay commanded attention in a black lace bralette as she arrived at Silverstone with partner Adam Peaty

Holly Ramsay commanded attention in a black lace bralette as she arrived at Silverstone with partner Adam Peaty

The pair were accompanied by friends while entering the venue ahead of the race

The pair were accompanied by friends while entering the venue ahead of the race 

Meanwhile, Holly's parents Gordon and Tana Ramsay made their way onto the circuit - the home of British Grand Prix since 1948

The couple were hand-in-hand and apparently nonplussed by the miserable weather while mingling with fellow spectators ahead of the spectacle

Meanwhile, Holly’s parents Gordon and Tana Ramsay made their way onto the circuit – the home of British Grand Prix since 1948

Jack Whitehall appeared to be in high spirits as he posed for photos alongside his glamorous girlfriend, Roxy Horner

Jack Whitehall appeared to be in high spirits as he posed for photos alongside his glamorous girlfriend, Roxy Horner 

Mel opted for a smart check blazer as she made her way into the Paddock with a friend on Sunday

Mel opted for a smart check blazer as she made her way into the Paddock with a friend on Sunday

Ed Westwick looked smart in a slim-fitting grey suit while walking arm-in-arm with actress wife Amy Jackson on Sunday

Ed Westwick looked smart in a slim-fitting grey suit while walking arm-in-arm with actress wife Amy Jackson on Sunday

Bridgerton star, Martins Imhangbe, soaked up the high-octane race day action with Amex Race Radio at the FORMULA 1® QATAR AIRWAYS BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2025

Bridgerton star, Martins Imhangbe, soaked up the high-octane race day action with Amex Race Radio at the FORMULA 1® QATAR AIRWAYS BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2025

He caught up with the legendary David Coulthard there

He caught up with the legendary David Coulthard there 

Elsewhere, former Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick greeted onlookers with a peace sign as he made his way onto the Paddock with wife Amy Jackson, 33. 

The British actor, 38, looked smart in a slim-fitting grey suit while walking arm-in-arm with Jackson on Sunday. 

The actress, who exchanged vows with Westwick last year, claimed her own share of the spotlight in a stylish, oversized leather jacket and heavily tinted sunglasses ahead of the race.

Elsewhere, Swedish star Rebecca Ferguson was seen making her way into Silverstone with a friend.

She was later seen with husband Rory St. Clair Gainer, actress Anya Taylor-Joy and her musician husband Malcolm McRae in the Ferrari garage.

Jeremy Clarkson also added to the venue’s celebrity contingent, while British actors Tom Holland, Idris Elba and Damson Idris added an additional touch of Hollywood glamour to proceedings. 

Westwick greeted onlookers with a peace sign as he made his way into the venue

Westwick greeted onlookers with a peace sign as he made his way into the venue 

Swedish actress Rebecca Ferguson was also seen arriving alongside a friend on Sunday

Swedish actress Rebecca Ferguson was also seen arriving alongside a friend on Sunday 

She was later seen with husband Rory St. Clair Gainer, actress Anya Taylor-Joy and her musician husband Malcolm McRae in the Ferrari garage

She was later seen with husband Rory St. Clair Gainer, actress Anya Taylor-Joy and her musician husband Malcolm McRae in the Ferrari garage

(L-R): Anya Taylor-Joy, Malcolm McRae, Rebecca Ferguson and Rory St. Clair Gainer, who was pictured planting an affectionate kiss on his wife's cheek

(L-R): Anya Taylor-Joy, Malcolm McRae, Rebecca Ferguson and Rory St. Clair Gainer, who was pictured planting an affectionate kiss on his wife’s cheek 

Jeremy Clarkson also added to the Northamptonshire venue's celebrity contingent

Jeremy Clarkson also added to the Northamptonshire venue’s celebrity contingent

Actor Damson Idris was seen in the Paddock ahead of the race at Silverstone on Sunday

Actor Damson Idris was seen in the Paddock ahead of the race at Silverstone on Sunday 

Chaos unfolded in the opening laps of the British Grand Prix after five drivers were forced to retire and the safety car was deployed twice at Silverstone.

Liam Lawson, Franco Colapinto, Gabriel Bortoleto, Isack Hadjar and Kimi Antontelli were forced out of the rain-sodden race – a double wipeout for Racing Bulls.

The black clouds rolled over the circuit for the start of the showpiece and Lawson was the first to limp back to the garage on the opening lap, having collided with Esteban Ocon and been squeezed by Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda.

Colapinto, who was due to start from the pit lane, failed to even make it onto the track after stalling in the pit box, cutting his race short before it had even begun.

There would be more carnage after Hadjar was effectively blinded by the thick spray behind Kimi Antonelli and crashed right into the back of the Mercedes. That contact sent him spinning over the stones and into the barrier, leading to a safety car.

Antonelli soon became the fifth retiree, hamstrung by visible floor damage.

Actor Tom Holland sheltered beneath an obligatory umbrella as the rain fell across Silverstone on Sunday

Actor Tom Holland sheltered beneath an obligatory umbrella as the rain fell across Silverstone on Sunday 

In keeping with the occasion, Holly rounded off her look with a red and white leather racing jacket and zipped cargo pants while walking hand-in-hand with former Olympian Peaty

In keeping with the occasion, Holly rounded off her look with a red and white leather racing jacket and zipped cargo pants while walking hand-in-hand with former Olympian Peaty

Jeremy Clarkson appeared to be in high spirits on Sunday

Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper joined his boss at the event after travelling over from nearby Chipping Norton

Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper joined his boss at the event after travelling over from nearby Chipping Norton 

Idris Elba joined the A-list at Silverstone, where contenders will be hoping to take Sunday's race to The Wire

Idris Elba joined the A-list at Silverstone, where contenders will be hoping to take Sunday’s race to The Wire 

Gordon and Tana were warmly welcomed as they made their way into the Silverstone Paddock

Gordon and Tana were warmly welcomed as they made their way into the Silverstone Paddock

Harry Potter star Tom Felton had his umbrella at the ready on a miserable day in Northamptonshire

Harry Potter star Tom Felton had his umbrella at the ready on a miserable day in Northamptonshire 

Max Verstappen span after the safety car came in, blaming Oscar Piastri for slowing down suddenly before losing grip and slumping back down to ninth in the pack.

The virtual safety car was summoned twice early on, initially after the collision between Lawson and Ocon and then for Bortoleto after he smashed his rear wing.

Drivers gambled on their tyres as they looked to get ahead of the predicted rainfall. Charles Leclerc and George Russell bombed into the pits at the end of the formation lap to bolt on hards, while Hadjar and Bortoleto emerged with mediums.

But the heavens opened again on lap 13, leading to more carnage. Piastri had hung on doggedly to Verstappen’s rear wing and finally completed the overtake to move into the lead, while Lando Norris also outstripped the world champion after he ran wide.

Verstappen would return to move back into second after a slow pit stop for Norris.

The safety car was sent out a lap later after heavy rain drenched the track, reducing Piastri’s cavernous lead at the front. Leclerc comically went off after catching a large pool of water and going straight across the grass at Turn 12, emerging unscathed.

He soon complained over the radio that he could not see after water entered his visor.

The drama continued in the 40th lap as Russell lost control in the slippery conditions and spun off the track, tumbling down the order to 14th place in yet another twist to a chaotic British Grand Prix. 

Alexandra Saint Mleux, the girlfriend of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, wore a PrettyLittleThing co-rd as she brought her pet dog along on Sunday

Alexandra Saint Mleux, the girlfriend of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, wore a PrettyLittleThing co-rd as she brought her pet dog along on Sunday 

Actress Hannah Waddingham...

... and singer Becky Hill were also among the celebrities in Northamptonshire

Actress Hannah Waddingham (L) and singer Becky Hill (R) were also among the celebrities in Northamptonshire

James Bond candidate Aaron Taylor-Johnson inevitably turned heads upon his arrival

James Bond candidate Aaron Taylor-Johnson inevitably turned heads upon his arrival 

The British Grand Prix also included a star studded line-up for this years concert which included headlining sets from Raye, Becky Hill, Jade and Sam Fender. 

Raye put on an incredible performance on Friday with Hamilton watching from the side of stage. 

Meanwhile Sam Fender put on a show-stopping set as he took to the stage on Thursday opening the weekend.  

The line-up was announced on the February 20, and on this day viagogo saw a 70% increase in fans searching for F1 tickets compared to the week prior.

Raye, who won an impressive seven Brit Awards last year, has been growing strength to strength and on the viagogo website experienced an 845% rise in ticket searches the week after her monumental wins.

Meanwhile Sam Fender has been one of the most sought after tickets for 2025 as shown by search data on the viagogo platform. The month prior to his most recent St James Park headline show on the June 15 saw enough fans were looking for tickets to fill the stadium almost 2.5 times over. 

Other than Edinburgh and Belfast in August, Silverstone will be the last announced performance to catch Sam this year, showing that F1 has secured one of the hottest acts in the UK. 

Elsewhere Becky Hill closed the weekend opening the British Grand Prix by singing the National Anthem followed by taking to the stage in the evening. 

The songstress has become more and more popular and last year her combined ticket searches on viagogo could have almost filled Wembley Stadium three times over.

However it’s not just Silverstone UK F1 fans are travelling to as many are now jetting around the globe having currently purchased tickets to 23 out of the 24 international GP’s via the viagogo platform, who have partnered with BWT Alpine Formula One Team.

And following the Drive to Survive Season 7 launch on March 7, viagogo saw an 87% increase in fans searching for F1 tickets that week compared to the week before. 

Tom Holland (pictured at Silverstone on Sunday) has also been touted as a potential Bond

Tom Holland (pictured at Silverstone on Sunday) has also been touted as a potential Bond 

Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright, now a successful football pundit, was also present at the event

Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright, now a successful football pundit, was also present at the event 

Rahi Chadda cut a very stylish figure in head to toe Louis Vuitton at the VIP event

Rahi Chadda cut a very stylish figure in head to toe Louis Vuitton at the VIP event 

Chaos unfolded in the opening laps of the British Grand Prix after five drivers were forced to retire and the safety car was deployed twice at Silverstone (pictured: Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during the race)

Chaos unfolded in the opening laps of the British Grand Prix after five drivers were forced to retire and the safety car was deployed twice at Silverstone (pictured: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in action during the race)

Black clouds rolled over the circuit for the start of the showpiece on Sunday afternoon

Black clouds rolled over the circuit for the start of the showpiece on Sunday afternoon 

Hannah Waddingham was seen walking the grid before all hell broke loose on the circuit

Hannah Waddingham was seen walking the grid before all hell broke loose on the circuit 

Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a low-key appearance in the McLaren garage

Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a low-key appearance in the McLaren garage

On Saturday, Lewis Hamilton was still dreaming of his first podium with Ferrari after qualifying fifth for his home British Grand Prix.

The seven-times world champion had looked like he could take his first pole position in nearly two years but ultimately fell short at Silverstone, a circuit where he was an unrivalled record of success.

He was fastest in the second phase, raising the crowd’s expectations, but then lost time when it mattered in the top 10 shootout.

‘The lap was pretty decent at the end and then I lost a bit of time in the last corner, which probably would have put me on the front row or at least third,’ said the nine-times British GP winner with McLaren and Mercedes.

‘We were right on the knife edge I think, other than that I squeezed everything I could out the car.’

Ferrari brought a floor upgrade to Austria last weekend and Hamilton, who won a sprint race in China but has otherwise not finished higher than fourth since joining from Mercedes in January, said he was feeling better in the car.

‘This track is incredible, the crowd´s been amazing but we needed just a little bit more, like another tenth of performance in the car just to nudge us a little bit closer to the front guys,’ he said.

‘Of course, I´ll dream of it tonight and I´ll try and execute tomorrow. I think the weather’s going to be interesting.’ 

Teammate Charles Leclerc qualified sixth, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen pole position ahead of the McLarens of championship leader Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.

‘The pace was there for the front row but I eventually didn´t do the job when I needed to. I lost the car in the last two corners and lost a lot of lap time,’ he said.

Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel joined her former boss at the Silverstone circuit on Sunday afternoon

Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel joined her former boss at the Silverstone circuit on Sunday afternoon 

Damson Idris acknowledged onlookers during his own appearance on the Silverstone grid

Damson Idris acknowledged onlookers during his own appearance on the Silverstone grid

Red Bull's Max Verstappen lead into the first corner at the start of the race ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri (pictured)

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen lead into the first corner at the start of the race ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri (pictured)

Kaleb Cooper has become something of a household name thanks to his regular appearances on Amazon Prime show Clarkson's Farm

The farmer mingled with guests at Silverstone on Sunday

Kaleb Cooper has become something of a household name thanks to his regular appearances on Amazon Prime show Clarkson’s Farm 

Meanwhile boss Jeremy Clarkson was pictured chatting with pals in the Paddock before the race got underway

Meanwhile boss Jeremy Clarkson was pictured chatting with pals in the Paddock before the race got underway 

Lewis Hamilton driving the (44) Scuderia Ferrari SF-25 on track during the British Grand Prix on Sunday

Lewis Hamilton driving the (44) Scuderia Ferrari SF-25 on track during the British Grand Prix on Sunday 

The eccentric Ferrari driver was pictured with his pet dog Roscoe ahead of participating in Sunday's race

The eccentric Ferrari driver was pictured with his pet dog Roscoe ahead of participating in Sunday’s race

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