Silverstone GP

UK · 5.891 km · 18 corners · opened 1948

// the circuit

Built on the runways of a former WWII Royal Air Force bomber base in Northamptonshire, England. Hosted the very first FIA Formula One World Championship race in 1950 and is the official home of British motorsport.

// history

RAF Silverstone closed in 1946 and motor racing began on the perimeter roads and runways in 1947. The modern circuit was substantially redesigned in 2010, adding the 'Arena' section.

Elevation change

13 m

Opened

1948

Length

5.891 km

GT3 lap record

1:57.706

Maxime Martin · BMW M4 GT3 · 2022

famous for

01The Maggotts/Becketts/Chapel high-speed esses
02Copse — iconic flat-out right-hander
03Stowe corner
04Sweeping, fast layout rewarding commitment

// reference data

Corner braking points and gears are baseline references for a GT3 in dry conditions on optimum tyres. They will shift with car class, weather, fuel load, setup and driver technique. For car-specific deltas, use the AI Coach button on each corner.