Silverstone have unveiled a new £27m pit and paddock complex to guarantee their place as one of the best circuits in the world.
The race track began its transformation last year, in the wake of earning a contract to host the British Grand Prix in December 2009.
And now the venue - which Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone previously described as 'a world event masquerading as a country fair' - can claim to be world-class.
Its 'Wing' facility not only includes new pits and paddock but media and conference suites, three large halls and an auditorium, which was showcased to a host of motor sport greats and His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent.
British Racing Drivers' Club president and 22-times grand prix winner Damon Hill said: "It's very important for everyone we've managed to do this.
"We've had people putting up palaces around the world, so it's fantastic we've got this facility now, and it's kept Britain at the forefront of motor sport around the world."
HRH the Duke of Kent officially unveiled the plaque to declare the wing open and said: "This is a tremendous day for Silverstone.
"I am very confident the Silverstone Wing will not just become the recognisable face of Silverstone, but the centre and pivotal point of world motor sport."
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