Silverstone Circuit

From IRDB, the racing reference. Article on Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone.

Silverstone Circuit is a motorsport circuit located in Silverstone, United Kingdom. The circuit hosts the British Grand Prix and first held a championship round in 1948.

Silverstone is the spiritual home of the sport, hosting the first ever world championship round in 1950. The 5.891 km flowing layout includes the legendary Maggotts and Becketts complex.

Layout and characteristics

Silverstone Circuit is a venue in the Europe region. Detailed reference on the layout, run-off and historical changes is available via Wikipedia: Silverstone Circuit.

Editions on IRDB

Panel reading

The BoxBoxd panel rates every race held at Silverstone Circuit on a five star scale. The aggregated reading captures fan sentiment for the venue across editions and is the basis of the IRDB circuit ranking. See the upcoming weekend on BoxBoxd.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Silverstone Circuit?

Silverstone Circuit is located in Silverstone, United Kingdom.

What country is the British Grand Prix in?

The British Grand Prix is held at Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone, United Kingdom.

What race is held at Silverstone Circuit?

Silverstone Circuit hosts the British Grand Prix, a round of the Formula 1 World Championship.

When was the first race?

The first championship round at Silverstone Circuit was held in 1948.

How can I attend the British Grand Prix?

The British Grand Prix is held at Silverstone Circuit in Silverstone, United Kingdom. See the 2026 weekend schedule on BoxBoxd.

References

  1. Circuit reference via Wikipedia: Silverstone Circuit.
  2. BoxBoxd panel readings, multiple seasons.

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