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Round 11 · Europe

British Grand Prix

Silverstone Circuit

Silverstone, United Kingdom · Capital: London

High SpeedHigh Downforce

What makes it special

The venue of the first world championship race, still defined by the fast, committed sweep through Maggotts and Becketts.

Character breakdown

  • 01High-speed corners
  • 02High lateral loads
  • 03Exposed to changeable weather

Quick facts

Layout type
Permanent circuit
First F1 race here
1950
Distinction
Hosted the first F1 world championship race