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Race lap record. 1:44.0 ( Nino Farina, Alfa Romeo 159B, 1951, F1) Silverstone Circuit is a motor racing circuit in England, near the Northamptonshire villages of Silverstone and Whittlebury. It is the home of the British Grand Prix, which it first hosted as the 1948 British Grand Prix.
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Explore the rich history of Silverstone Race Track, from iconic moments to legendary races. Uncover the heritage that makes Silverstone a motorsport icon.
- Circuit Development
- Hosting Grands Prix and Formula One
- Other Competitions
- Redevelopment For Motorcycle Racing
- Current Circuit Configurations
- Previous Configurations
- Other Websites
Silverstone Circuit is built on the site of RAF Silverstone, a World War II Royal Air Force bomber station. RAF Silverstone opened in 1943. Silverstone was first used for racing by a group of friends who set up their own race in September 1947. Maurice Geoghegan, lived in Silverstone village and was knew that the airfield was deserted. He and eleve...
Silverstone is the current home of the British Grand Prix, which it first hosted in 1948. The 1950 British Grand Prix at Silverstone was the first race in the newly created Formula One World Championship. The race rotated between Silverstone, Aintree and Brands Hatchfrom 1955 to 1986. In 1987 the rotation stopped and the race stayed at Silverstone....
The DunlopMSA British Touring Car Championship withdrew the track from its calendar in 2007. Strong demand brought the series back to Silverstone for the 2008 BTCC calendar. Silverstone also hosts rounds of the FIA GT, British Superbikes, British F3, British GT and Le Mans Series championships as well as many club racing series. It is also host to ...
Both the FIM and Silverstone agree the circuit needs to be remodeled for motorcycle racing. The riders are concerned over the closeness of the bridge at Bridge corner. On 22 January 2010 it was confirmed that Silverstone would host the British round of the 2010 Superbike World Championship season. The race was moved after Donington Park was deemed ...
Like most racing circuits around the world, the Silverstone Circuit has a number of different layouts. The layouts offer different lengths and complexity. 1. New Grand Prix Circuit: Length: 5.9 km. Also known as the 'Arena Layout' Takes over as the primary circuit from 2010. Used for the British Grand Prix and MotoGPfrom 2010 onwards. 2. Bridge Gra...
The original 1948 circuit, using the main and second runways. Lap record: Luigi Villoresi, Maserati, 2:52.0 1948 British Grand Prix)1949 to 1951 Lap record: José Froilán González, Ferrari, 1:43.4 (1951 British Grand Prix)1952 to 1973: following the move of the pit area. Lap record: Ronnie Peterson, Lotus-Ford, 1:16.3 (1973 British Grand Prix)1975 to 1986: with the Woodcote Chicane in place to reduce speeds through Woodcote Corner. Lap record: Keke Rosberg, Williams-Honda, 1:05.591 (1985 British Grand Prix)Formula One circuits at the Open Directory ProjectCircuit length. 5.891 km. Number of laps. 52. Race distance. 306.198 km. Lap record. 1:27.369 - Hamilton (2019) For the latest updates on the 2020 F1 schedule, see f1.com/coronavirus-latest.
- 5.891 km
- 52
- 1:27.369-Hamilton (2019)
- 306.198 km
The 2022 British Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Lenovo British Grand Prix 2022) was a Formula One motor race held on 3 July 2022 at the Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire, England . Carlos Sainz Jr. took both his first pole position and Formula One victory, ahead of Sergio Pérez and Lewis Hamilton.
Silverstone Circuit (2011–present) Race information; Number of times held: 78: First held: 1926: Most wins (drivers) Lewis Hamilton (8) Most wins (constructors) Ferrari (18) Circuit length: 5.891 km (3.66 miles) Race length: 306.198 km (190.263 miles) Laps: 52: Last race ; Pole position
Silverstone Circuit Silverstone, United Kingdom: Course: Permanent racing facility: Course length: 5.891 km (3.660 miles) Distance: 52 laps, 306.198 km (190.263 miles) Weather: Clear. Ambient: 29 to 31 °C (84 to 88 °F); Surface: 48 to 52 °C (118 to 126 °F) Attendance: 356,000 (race weekend) 140,000 (race) Pole position; Driver
