India, July 5 -- The 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix Sprint at Silverstone began with a vibrant celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, as Punjabi Bhangra dancers and drummers took to the starting grid ahead of Saturday's race.

The South Asian diaspora's month-long celebration of the legacy of those with roots in the South Asian nations of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives is known as South Asian Heritage Month. Every year, it runs from July 1 to July 31.

Formula 1 marked the beginning of South Asian Heritage Month with a traditional Punjabi Bhangra performance on the grid.

The dancers and musicians performed in front of thousands of fans before drivers prepared for the Sprint rac...