FORMER world champion, Damon Hill was at Silverstone this week to lend his support to the circuit's season-long 'Back The Brits' campaign, celebrating the fact that four British drivers will line up on the start grid at this year's Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix (July 6-8, 2007).

The four - Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Anthony Davidson and David Coulthard -will make up just under one fifth of the F1 grid when the new season gets underway, and 2007 will be the first time in five years that the British public have been able to get behind four British drivers.

The drivers supported the 'Back The Brits' campaign when they came together for a photocall, helping to promote the big race that they are all looking forward to most - the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on July 8.

Speaking at the launch of the 'Back The Brits' campaign, Damon Hill said: "We need to be very proud of the four British drivers we have in Grand Prix racing this year. Silverstone's 'Back The Brits' campaign is to show support for our 'England Squad' and, of course, our Scottish captain Coulthard."

He added: "You can't beat winning the British Grand Prix, it really is a fantastic feeling mainly because you're on home soil, and it is legendary for a British driver to win at Silverstone."

Richard Phillips, managing director of Silverstone Circuits, said: "It's fantastic that we've got four British drivers to get behind, and while Jenson Button and David Coulthard have experienced it all before, July 8 will be a very big day for both Lewis Hamilton and Anthony Davidson.

"One thing's for sure - they can expect a fantastic reception from the Silverstone crowd."

Three-day tickets for this year's British Grand Prix are available from £99 for adults (£50 for children aged 12 and under) and, as in 2006, all tickets will be transferable. Fans are also encouraged to take advantage of Silverstone's online booking facility at www.silverstone.co.uk, enabling them to book tickets for the British Grand Prix 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There's also the added benefit of not having to pay booking fees when purchasing tickets online.