Damian Lewis to sing national anthem at F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
The musician will perform his own songs after 🍸qualifying on Saturday July 8, before signing the traditional pre-race national anthem on Sunday July 9💞.
Lewis is best known for his work as an actor - starring in&nb✨sp;‘A Spy Among Friends’, ‘Billions’, 'Homeland' and 'Band of Brothers' - but🅠 has recently released his first album, 'Mission Creep'.
Silverstone will welcome 4🌠80,000 fans across the three days.
Lewis said: “Never in a million years did I think I’d be singing the National Anthem or playing a gig with my band at the British Grand Prix. It’s so special, with a unique festival atmosphere and I’m honoured to have been ask🌊ed.”
Calvin Harris, Jess Glynne and Cat Burns will open Silverstone on Thursday with a show filled with their best tunes𝓰.
Jax Jones (Friday), Black Eyed Peas (Saturday) and To♏m Grennan (Sunday) also headline in the music🌠 arena.
James was a sports journalist at Sky Sports for a decade cover𝔍ingဣ everything from American sports, to football, to F1.
