Silverstone CEO to be awarded OBE in King's New Year Honours list

The CEO of Silverstone, the home of the British Grand Prix, Stuart Pringle, is set to be appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King's New Year Honours list for his services to motorsport.

Pringle was appointed CEO of the Silverstone Circuit in 2017 after serving as Club Secretary for the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC), which operates the track, since 2006. Under his leadership, he secured the long-term future of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, which currently runs until 2034, and has overseen multimillion-pound developments in the infrastructure.

"I am deeply honoured to receive this recognition," Pringle said. "It reflects the dedication and hard work of the entire team at Silverstone and the support and encouragement that we receive from the British Racing Drivers’ Club.

"Motorsport has always been about more than just one individual and at Silverstone we have a world class team. I am totally indebted to my inspirational colleagues who continue to set new standards in sport and deliver on a scale which is truly world leading."

David Coulthard MBE, President of the British Racing Drivers’ Club, also said: "Stuart’s passion for, and dedication to, Silverstone and the British Racing Drivers’ Club over the past twenty years, combined with his strategic vision to create a year-round leisure destination with motorsport at its core, will secure the future of our world-famous circuit for generations to come.
 
"We are delighted that this has been recognised and it is an incredibly proud moment for our circuit and the club."

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said of the New Year Honours list: "This year’s Honours list celebrates the very best of Britain – people who put the common good ahead of themselves to strengthen communities and change lives.

"Their quiet dedication speaks to the decent, compassionate country we are proud to be. On behalf of the whole nation, thank you – and congratulations to everyone recognised today."