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