PlanYourBritishGrand Prix

F1 track action starts on Friday at Silverstone with two, 1-hour free practice sessions (FP1 & FP2) for teams to find the perfect setup.

Free practice 3 (FP3) takes place on Saturday afternoon, building up to qualifying; a 3-part session where lap times decide starting positions for the Grand Prix on Sunday.

Try not to blink if you have a view of the pits. This is where pit crews hone their skills for the 2-second tyre change.

Pit stop Practice at the British GP is from 10:30 – 10:50 on Saturday.

This is when the grandstands really start to fill up. 2 hours before lights out, drivers warm-up for the race by waving at fans and answering questions. Last chance photo op before the helmets go on.

The driver’s parade at the British GP is from 13:00 – 13:30 on Sunday.

A good chance to see the star drivers of the future. F2, the feeder series to F1 has seen many well-known names pass through its ranks. The single-seater cars have an identical chassis, engine and tyres which means it’s all about driver skill and the racing is close.

On Friday the F2 action starts with a 45-minute practice session in the morning and a 30-minute qualifying in the afternoon. The Sprint Race is on Saturday and the Feature Race in on Sunday.

Formula 3 is an important step on the road to success in single-seater motor racing. Drivers who do well here usually go on to compete in F2 and sometimes even make the leap to F1.

The F3 schedule starts with a 45-minute practice session on Friday morning followed by a qualifying session for the first race later that day. The first race takes place on Saturday morning and the second and final race takes place on Sunday morning.

After karting Formula 4 is where many racing drivers get their first taste of single-seaters. It’s the entry-level series for young talents looking to climb the motorsport ladder, with lots of wheel-to-wheel action.

The F4 schedule kicks off with a practice session on Friday evening, qualifying and the first race on Saturday, and a second race on Sunday morning.

Don’t miss seeing some legendary F1 cars in action during the race weekend. The historic demonstration features a variety of classic F1 cars, showcasing the rich heritage of the sport. It’s a rare treat to see these vintage machines, once driven by the greatest names in F1, out of the museums and back on the track.

Each day there are 15 minutes allotted for historic car demonstrations.

Pirelli Hot Laps are a chance for some lucky fans to experience the thrill of being driven around the F1 circuit in a supercar. The supercars used for these exhilarating rides include the likes of Aston Martin, McLaren, and Mercedes.

Each day of the event includes a scheduled 20 – 30 minutes of Pirelli Hot Laps

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.

The post race concert at Silverstone has expanded to become more of a weekend music festival, with well-known acts taking to the stage each day.

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 shows take place at the Main Stage near the Wellington Straight and are free to attend with your one day or weekend ticket.

This year’s line-up includes Sam Fender, RAYE, Fatboy Slim, and Becky Hill