EVENT staffing company Options has won a prestigious contract to supply hospitality staff for the 2001 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

The Darlington-based business provides high quality staff for a wide range of clients, for conferences, exhibitions and corporate hospitality.

The staff for next year's motor racing event will be working for Page & Moy on behalf of Foster's the race sponsors.

Staff provided by Options at this year's weather ravaged race, coped so well with the appalling conditions that Page & Moy had no hesitation in awarding them the contract for next July's event.

Frances Bourne, partner in options, said: "All our staff are of the highest quality and very experienced in this type of work.

"They were not daunted by the rain and mud at this year's race and performed heroics, some even walking several miles to the circuit to ensure they arrived on time.

"I hope that next year's event will not suffer from inclement weather."