Rain-Hit Formula One

Formula One fans who missed a day of action at this year's British Grand Prix have until Friday to claim a refund from Silverstone.

Weeks of heavy rain flooded campsites and car parks at the Northamptonshire circuit last month.

As a result organisers asked people to stay away on some of the qualifying days.

Between 20,000 and 30,000 fans were affected, though 297,000 people still attended despite the awful conditions.

Anyone wanting a refund should visit the Silverstone website.

Formula One fans who missed a day of action at this year's British Grand Prix have until Friday to claim a refund from Silverstone.

Between twenty and thirty thousand fans were asked to stay away after heavy rain flooded campsites and car parks.

The Highways Agency have warned motorists leaving Silverstone of severe delays as the M40 is currently closed northbound between junctions 15 and 16 in Warwickshire due to an accident.

Queues are currently stretching back to junction 13 and will affect drivers leaving the Grand Prix at Silverstone planning to travel north on the M40.

Diversion routes are in place but drivers should expect delays.

There has been concerns over the amount of parking at Silverstone today ahead of the British Grand Prix despite race organisers urging everybody with a ticket to attend. Cars are now being forced to park bumper to bumper in available parking meaning there will be long delays when leaving the venue.

Silverstone have confirmed they are in a position to "accommodate all ticket holders" for Sunday's British Grand Prix.

Up to 30,000 spectators with public car park passes were advised to stay away from today's qualifying after constant rainfall yesterday left car parks resembling quagmires.

It was hoped that leaving those car parks empty for today would allow them to be in use tomorrow, when a capacity crowd of 125,000 is expected.

Formula 1 fans have spoken to ITV News about their experiences getting to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix after heavy rain caused travel chaos.

Silverstone managing director Richard Phillips issued an "unreserved apology" to fans after the traffic mayhem that almost reduced him to tears.

Thousands of fans were left stranded in traffic jams outside the Northamptonshire track on Friday as the first two practice sessions ahead of Sunday's British Grand Prix unfolded under constant rain and reduced car parks to quagmires.

It has resulted in Silverstone losing 50% of parking space due to the damage caused, and in turn they are now asking fans with tickets for public car parks on Saturday to not turn up.

Phillips concedes the financial hit will likely run into seven figures.

Up to 20,000 Formula 1 fans are being warned not to attend the British Grand Prix qualifying sessions at Silverstone race track today as heavy rain on Friday has left some car parks unusable.

You can get the latest information regarding plans for Main Race day on Sunday at Silverstone on their Twitter account and website.