Lewis Hamilton's dramatic World Championship victory has triggered a surge in ticket sales for next year's British GP at Silverstone.
In the week following the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix, Silverstone reported they have sold just under 22,000 tickets for the 2009 race, almost 10 times that of the weekly average for this time of year.
Richard Phillips, managing director of Silverstone Circuit Limited, said: "The reaction from fans since Brazil has been incredible.
"We always notice an increase in sales when Lewis wins, or indeed if any of the British drivers do well, but the level of demand for tickets last week exceeded all expectations.
"We are already looking forward to seeing him here at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix in June. The atmosphere will be amazing."
The 2009 race will be held on the weekend of June 19-21, and will be the last at the Northamptonshire circuit before the event switches to Donington Park in 2010.
