Work has begun to ease the remaining bumps at the resurfaced Silverstone track before Moto GP returns to the venue next month.
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Richards warns losing British GP would be “a significant threat” to British motorsport
2018 F1 season
Posted onThe new chairman of Britain’s Motor Sport Association says it will strive to keep the British Grand Prix on the calendar after 2019.
Start shots: British Grand Prix
F1 Pictures
Posted onThe starting grid has moved several times at Silverstone, and last year’s race was red-flagged within moments of the action beginning.
BRDC scraps plan to sell Silverstone Circuits
2014 F1 season
Posted onThe British Racing Drivers’ Club has abandoned its plan to sell Silverstone “for the time being at least” after talks with a potential investor fell through.
A Radical experience at Silverstone
Guest Articles
Posted onWhat’s it like to pilot a fearsome Radical SR3 RS around the Silverstone grand prix circuit? Will Wood found out, and so can you.
“Silverstone” by Chas Parker reviewed
F1 review
Posted onThe story of how a former World War Two airfield overcame decades of political wrangling to become the permanent home of the British Grand Prix is the subject of a new book.
Silverstone boss grateful for fans’ co-operation
2012 British Grand Prix
Posted onThe managing director of Silverstone paid tribute to fans, his staff and the local community for helping making the race a success.
Silverstone lifts car park restrictions for Sunday
2012 British Grand Prix
Posted onSilverstone says it is lifting the restrictions on attendance that were in force for Sunday’s race and all fans with tickets are encouraged to attend.
Silverstone urges fans to avoid car parks on Saturday
2012 British Grand Prix
Posted onSilverstone is taking the unprecedented step of asking some fans not to attend Saturday’s action at the track.
Silverstone submits new plans for development
2011 F1 season
Posted onSilverstone has plans to build hotels, business parks, a museum of motor sport and more.
Silverstone opens “The Wing” – its new ?é?ú28m pits and paddock
2011 F1 season
Posted onSilverstone’s new pits officially opened.
Silverstone’s architects on making F1 circuits challenging but safe (Part 2)
Posted onSafety restrictions have made life difficult for track designers who want to create exciting and challenging racing circuits. To make tracks worthy of the best racing series in the world designers have to strike compromises between spectacle and safety – and satisfy the conflicting demands of bike and car racing. Drew MacDonald of Populous explained … Continue reading Silverstone’s architects on making F1 circuits challenging but safe (Part 2)
Ten F1 fans’ stories from Silverstone
Posted onSilverstone was packed with fans – and dozens of F1 Fanatic readers – last weekend. Some were sat at Beckets enjoying the view of the new and old parts of the track, others witnessed that controversial moment between Alonso and Kubica unfold at Club, and more watched events unfold before and after the race in … Continue reading Ten F1 fans’ stories from Silverstone
Was new Silverstone a success? (Poll)
Posted onYou take great risks when you tamper with a masterpiece – but that’s just what the British Grand Prix organisers had to do at Silverstone ahead of this year’s race. The changes added a fast new corner to the track at Abbey and the new section of track was the scene of some exciting racing … Continue reading Was new Silverstone a success? (Poll)
New Silverstone ‘even tougher on tyres’
Posted onBridgestone say the revised Silverstone circuit will be even tougher on tyres than the previous layout – which was already one of the hardest on the calendar for tyre wear. Director of motorsport tyre development Hirohide Hamashima said: The track was previously one of the most severe for the tyres in terms of layout and … Continue reading New Silverstone ‘even tougher on tyres’
Is the new Silverstone better for F1? After a day in the stands I think so
Posted onIn the 12 years I’ve been to Silverstone to watch F1 and other races the track has changed very little. So it felt strange to stand at Abbey today and watch the cars turn right instead of left. But having seen GT1 and Formula Three races at the track today I think the revised circuit … Continue reading Is the new Silverstone better for F1? After a day in the stands I think so
Will Monza lose “fastest track” crown?
Posted onThe revised Silverstone circuit revealed yesterday could take Monza’s place as the fastest track in Formula 1. Though F1 cars will hit higher top speeds at Monza, the projected average lap speed for F1 cars at the new Silverstone is 4kph faster than that achieved at Monza last year. Here’s why.
Silverstone boss explains why they didn’t use Tilke for Arena track upgrades
Posted onSilverstone managing director Richard Phillips said they chose rival company Populous to produce their new Arena circuit because they didn’t want to risk someone ‘;wrecking’ the track.
Silverstone opens new Arena circuit, expects cars to hit 185mph at Abbey
Posted onThe revised Silverstone Arena Circuit, which will hold the 2010 British Grand Prix, was formally opened today by the Duke of York in a ceremony at the track. BRDC President Damon Hill drove the Duke around the circuit. Current and past F1 drivers were on hand for the unveiling of the track including Mark Webber … Continue reading Silverstone opens new Arena circuit, expects cars to hit 185mph at Abbey
Silverstone Arena track laid (Pictures)
Posted onTarmac for the new Arena sequence at Silverstone, which will be used for the 2010 British Grand Prix, had been laid. Pictures released by the circuit today also show the revised run-off areas at Brooklands and Woodcote corners towards the end of the lap. Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Richard Phillips said work was progressing … Continue reading Silverstone Arena track laid (Pictures)