EUROVISION star, Sam Ryder, will be opening the stage at a sold-out weekend event.
The British Grand Prix is taking place in Northamptonshire on Friday, July 1 to Sunday, July 3.
The Maldon singer will open the proceedings with the national anthem at the Formula 1 grid ceremony on the Sunday.
He will also be performing on the Main Stage in the Formula 1 Fanzone after the race.
Also performing on the day is headliner Mabel supported by Alfie Templeman.
Space Man is heading to Silverstone 🚀
— Silverstone (@SilverstoneUK) June 22, 2022
We are thrilled to announce @SamRyderMusic will be singing the National Anthem ahead of the F1 British Grand Prix on July 3!#F1 #BritishGP pic.twitter.com/YoFn1eNZBM
Since coming second place to Ukraine in this year’s Eurovision, Sam Ryder has played at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and is set for a big UK tour.
He said: "From Eurovision to being invited to play the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Concert, the past few months have been a whirlwind and taught me that you can never dream too big.
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"Since I was a kid I've always been a huge fan of Formula 1, and to combine that with music and performing at such a legendary event on the British sporting calendar is an honour."
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