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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