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British Grand Prix F1 Travel Guide

British Grand Prix

Silverstone, Northamptonshire
1st – 3rd July, 2022
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It was there at the very beginning and against all odds, it’s still there now. Silverstone has hosted most British Grand Prix since the very first F1 race was held here in 1950. It’s the home of Mansell Mania, Lewis Hamilton’s crowd-surfing and the home race for Mclaren, Williams and Aston Martin.

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Silverstone has undergone various layout changes over the years but the track holds on to its unique character. Built on a WWII airfield, it’s always been a track known for long, fast straights and sweeping corners. It’s a brilliant race track to witness Formula 1 cars as they should be, stretching power and downforce to the limit.

Spectators enjoy great access, getting to walk the entire circuit and see cars under varying conditions. Away from the track, a festival-like atmosphere leaves a lasting impression on fans and the post-race concert provides extra value.

With Silverstone’s heritage alone it’s a highly ranked Grand Prix for many F1 fans. Throw in a passionate crowd and a track that always delivers brilliant racing and you have one of the must-see Grand Prix of the season.

British Grand Prix Spectator Tips

  • Tune in to 87.7FM for Silverstone radio commentary, or listen to commentary by the BBC 5Live team available on 693 medium wave or on digital.
  • General admission at Silverstone is free for children with an accompanying adult.
  • If you’re driving, stick around for the after race concert and give the traditional Silverstone traffic jams a miss
  • If you’re in general admission bring a folding chair. You may choose to spend track sessions on your feet but you’ll be glad of it during the downtime.

Silverstone Entertainment – Off Track

Silverstone scores really well at keeping visitors entertained away from the circuit. There’s go-karts, a giant Scalectrix, cinema, Segways, face-painting, zorbing, all manner of games, as well as the usual array of food and merchandise stalls.


Those Magnificent Men

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If there’s one thing more traditional than the traffic congestion at the British Grand Prix it’s the Red Arrows. The acrobatic display team of the RAF has been an off-track entertainment staple since 1965, wowing the crowds with precision, close formation flying and blue white and red smoke trails to boot.


Silverstone F1 Concert

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The post race concert at Silverstone has expanded to become more of a four day music festival, with well-known acts taking to the stage each day and a headline act on Thursday to get things started.

It’s always a good chance to kick back and mingle with your fellow F1 fans and, if you’re driving, avoid the worst of the post Grand Prix traffic.

The show takes place in the interior of the circuit and with the exception of the Thursday concert which requires an extra ticket, the shows are free to attend with your one day or weekend ticket.


Things to do near Silverstone – attractions away from the circuit

Goodwood Festival of Speed (4th – 7th July)

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Goodwood has been held since 1993 and is one of the foremost automotive festivals of it’s kind drawing over 100,000 visitors daily. Basically a petrol head’s wet dream – getting up close and drooling over hundreds of classic and new cars and motorcycles, then watching as they take to the track and take on the famous Goodwood hill climb course.

When you’re done filling your lungs with the smell of burning motor oil you can enjoy tea and scones and all things an English summer festival represents in the gentile surroundings of Goodwood estate.

Tickets are available only by advance booking from the Goodwood website.

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English weather is notoriously changeable and it sometimes feels like all four seasons have come on one day. Check the forecast, but take what you hear with a pinch of salt and be prepared for anything.

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