Silverstone is the number one race circuit in the UK, its hosts the British Grand Prix and the British touring car championships. These two events are the two major ones that take place on an annual basis. Going to see these race events live is very simple.

Booking your tickets online or turning up on the day are the best two ways to get access. The race events themselves often have many other races throughout the day but the main event will usually be at the end. The circuit is fully visible from most vantage points particularly if you sit in the grand stand area. By going to the races live, you get to experience the sights and smells that you can not get by watching at home on the TV.

The cars themselves seem to travel at higher speeds than they do on the TV and you get a real feel of the speed these cars are travelling at. Waking around this world famous race track soon makes you realise how much history is there and how many famous drivers have raced here. Although motor racing may not be to everyone’s tastes, the circuit offers other forms of entertainment too. Like fun fares, luxury restaurants and VIP sections, all this really makes it a fun family day out.

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Frank Lampard (Chelsea): Regarded as one of the best midfielders and aside of playing for Chelsea, Lampard is also an English international footballer.
Earnings: 13 million Euros per annum.

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Wayne Rooney (Manchester United): A former Everton striker now known as the best striker for the English national team.
Earnings: 13.5 million Euros per annum

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic (FC Barcelona): Seen as one of the best players for Inter Milan and has now moved to Spanish champions FC Barcelona.
Earnings: 14 million Euros per annum

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Kaka (Real Madrid): The sixth best paid player who previously played for Italian greats AC Milan.
Earnings: 15.1 million Euros per annum

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Thierry Henry ( FC Barcelona): After having a poor start to the season of 2007-2008, Henry was back on form last season. The former Arsenal star won the first division title in Spain as well as the Champions League in 2008-2009.
Earnings: 17 million Euros per annum

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Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid): It was this summer that Ronaldo became the most expensive signing yet in football history. Madrid paid United a huge 93 million Euros for the legend.
Earnings: 18.3 million Euros per annum

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Ronaldinho (AC Milan): Not quite the player he was at FC Barcelona but still third in the category of the highest paid footballer.
Earnings: 19.6 million Euros per annum

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Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona): Currently regarded as the best footballer in the world at the young age of only 22.
Earnings: 28.6 million Euros per annum

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David Beckham (LA Galaxy): Even though Beckham no longer plays for Europe, he is still the world’s highest paid footballer.
Earnings: 32.4 million Euros per annum