British Grand Prix: Track and Statistics
FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2025
Date
Track
Lap Length
Laps
Distance
04-06/07/2025
Silverstone
5,891 m
52
306.198 km
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During World War II, Silverstone Aerodrome was used as a base for American and British air forces. Later, it was used for training young pilots, and when military personnel left, racers began using Silverstone. In 1948, the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) began looking for a venue for the national Grand Prix; Duxford was occupied by the military, Brooklands was home to civil aviation, and Silverstone’s runways proved to be an affordable, ready-to-use option – RAC quickly arranged the lease, securing a 3.7-mile hourglass-shaped track. In 1950, Silverstone hosted the first-ever Formula 1 race – attended by King George VI and numerous fans, the race was won by Nino Farina. The following year, the RAC handed over the management rights of the circuit to the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC), and the British Grand Prix was held there until 1954. From 1955 to 1963, Silverstone shared the race with Aintree, from 1964 to 1986 with Brands Hatch, and later secured sole hosting rights for the national event.
In July 2008, a contract was announced to host the Grand Prix at Donington Park, but the deal did not materialize. Instead, Silverstone underwent significant reconstruction, adapting the track to MotoGP standards. The new configuration was called Arena and was adopted as the main layout for the Formula 1 Grand Prix a few months after signing a 17-year contract in December 2009. It seemed Silverstone would remain a fixture on the calendar for the long term. The extended contract included annual increases in payments, which soon displeased BRDC management. Despite consistently high attendance, making the Grand Prix profitable proved difficult, as Silverstone’s payouts were lower than many other circuits. Ahead of the 2017 weekend, BRDC exercised a clause allowing early termination, making the 2019 race the last under the current agreement. A new five-year contract was signed ahead of the 2019 weekend, covering 2020–2024, and last year it was extended to 2034.
The modern layout is 745 meters longer than the 2009 version, featuring a high-speed bend between the Club and Brooklands corners, linking three turns and a long straight. With a lap length of 5,891 meters, Silverstone is only shorter than Baku (6,003 m), Spa (7,004 m), and Jeddah (6,174 m). In 2019, drivers for the first time navigated the Hamilton Straight, a tribute to the career achievements of the seven-time world champion.
Track features
The British circuit demands high engine power, stable braking, and effective aerodynamics. Brake wear is moderate; fuel consumption is high. Pat Symonds remarked, “The British Grand Prix is a home race for most Formula 1 teams, as many bases are located near the circuit. It might seem easier to prepare for this event than others, but often it’s quite the opposite. The close proximity of bases allows teams to develop and test more innovations because they don’t need to transport them by plane. Silverstone, which was a bomber base during WWII, has undergone many changes over the years. The last major modifications were in 2010, but the character of the track remains the same: a high-speed circuit with fast direction changes – one of the reasons many drivers consider it one of their favorites.”
Being on the site of a former airfield, Silverstone experiences strong winds. When variable and potentially gusty wind conditions coincide with the high-speed corners, this creates significant challenges for drivers and engineers in understanding wind direction, as it impacts braking points. Headwinds or tailwinds can affect lap times, while crosswinds impact vehicle stability. Consistent car stability through changing wind directions is crucial for fast lap times and depends on aerodynamic efficiency. Since Silverstone has relatively few heavy braking zones, overtaking is challenging, and brake wear usually isn’t a major issue. The track is quite bumpy, requiring proper suspension setup. Many drivers have competed at Silverstone in youth series and are familiar with the circuit’s nuances. Besides bumps, another feature is the varying asphalt quality across different sections, a result of past renovations. Some parts, especially in wet conditions, stay damp longer, such as in the third sector.
Results from the 2024 British Grand Prix sessions
Event
Weather
Driver
Team
Time
First Practice
Cloudy. Dry
L. Norris
McLaren
1:27.420
Second Practice
Cloudy. Dry, rain at the end
L. Norris
McLaren
1:26.549
Third Practice
Overcast. Rain
D. Russell
Mercedes
1:37.529
Qualifying
Overcast. Rain then dry
D. Russell
Mercedes
1:25.819
Race Best Lap
Partly Cloudy. Dry - Rain - Dry
C. Sainz
Ferrari
1:28.293
Weekend Schedule
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British Grand Prix Schedule (Moscow time)
Day
Event
Time
04/07
F3 First Practice
10:45–11:30
04/07
F2 First Practice
12:00–12:45
04/07
F1 Car Presentation
13:00–14:00
04/07
F1 First Practice
14:30–15:30
04/07
F3 Qualifying
16:00–16:30
04/07
F2 Qualifying
16:55–17:25
04/07
F1 Second Practice
18:00–19:00
05/07
F3 Sprint (8 laps or 40 min + 1 lap)
11:15–12:00
05/07
F1 Third Practice
13:30–14:30
05/07
F2 Sprint (21 laps or 45 min + 1 lap)
15:15–16:05
05/07
F1 Qualifying
17:00–18:00
06/07
F3 Race (22 laps or 45 min + 1 lap)
11:30–12:20
06/07
F2 Race (29 laps or 60 min + 1 lap)
13:05–14:10
06/07
F1 Drivers’ Parade
15:00–15:30
06/07
F1 British Grand Prix (52 laps or 120 min)
17:00–19:00
Tyre sets allocated to teams for the weekend
Lateral G-forces at Silverstone exceed 5g, but this time Pirelli brought not the hardest compounds, but the “medium” trio: C2 as Hard, C3 as Medium, and C4 as Soft. Teams will encounter this combination for the second time this year after the Chinese Grand Prix. Weather can be unpredictable—teams should be prepared for any scenario. In 2023, the race was dry, with most teams only doing a single pit stop, although two stops were preferred earlier; last year, rain fell during the weekend. The softest set must be saved for qualifying final, after which those who participate in the final must return it to Pirelli. One set each of Medium and Hard must be reserved for the race—if it’s not declared wet, drivers are required to use at least one of these.
Current drivers’ achievements at the British Grand Prix
Achievements of current drivers at the British Grand Prix
Driver
GPs
Points
Laps
Fastest
Pole
First row
Fastest lap
Podiums
Wins
All
Leading
Start
Finish
F. Alonso
21
172
1137
155
1
1
3
3
3
6
2
L. Hamilton
19
333
1026
367
1
1
7
11
6
15
9
N. Hulkenberg
13
48
571
—
3
6
—
—
—
—
M. Verstappen
11
137
481
82
1
1
2
3
2
5
2
C. Sainz
11
57
501
27
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
S. Leclerc
8
74
398
62
3
2
—
—
—
3
E. Ocon
8
24
373
—
7
6
—
—
—
—
L. Stroll
8
20
483
—
6
6
—
—
—
—
P. Gasly
8
18
349
—
5
4
—
—
—
—
L. Norris
7
65
381
19
2
2
—
1
2
—
D. Ricciardo
7
10
307
17
1
5
1
1
—
—
A. Albon
5
20
260
—
8
5
—
—
—
—
Y. Tsunoda
4
2
225
—
13
10
—
—
—
—
O. Piastri
2
24
104
—
3
4
—
—
—
—
Antonielli, Bortolotto, and Lawson did not participate in the British GP; Berman, Colapinto, and Hadjar only participated in free practice sessions.
Fernando Alonso: “This is a classic track where I’ve had many podiums, poles, and wins. Silverstone is a true racetrack where battles are often intriguing. The weather is unpredictable—it can be scorching hot one year or pouring rain with strong winds another. But whatever the conditions, the weekend is bound to be exciting.”
We also include the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix held at Silverstone in 2020, one week after the British GP.
All British Grand Prix editions
Date
Track
Pole
Winner
07/07/24
Silverstone
D. Russell
Mercedes
L. Hamilton
Mercedes
09/07/23
Silverstone
M. Verstappen
Red Bull
M. Verstappen
Red Bull
03/07/22
Silverstone
C. Sainz
Ferrari
C. Sainz
Ferrari
18/07/21
Silverstone
L. Hamilton
Mercedes
L. Hamilton
Mercedes
09/08/20
Silverstone
V. Bottas
Mercedes
M. Verstappen
Red Bull
02/08/20
Silverstone
L. Hamilton
Mercedes
L. Hamilton
Mercedes
14/07/19
Silverstone
V. Bottas
Mercedes
L. Hamilton
Mercedes
08/07/18
Silverstone
L. Hamilton
Mercedes
S. Vettel
Ferrari
16/07/17
Silverstone
L. Hamilton
Mercedes
L. Hamilton
Mercedes
10/07/16
Silverstone
L. Hamilton
Mercedes
L. Hamilton
Mercedes
05/07/15
Silverstone
L. Hamilton
Mercedes
L. Hamilton
Mercedes
06/07/14
Silverstone
N. Rosberg
Mercedes
L. Hamilton
Mercedes
30/06/13
Silverstone
L. Hamilton
Mercedes
N. Rosberg
Mercedes
08/07/12
Silverstone
F. Alonso
Ferrari
M. Webber
Red Bull
10/07/11
Silverstone
M. Webber
Red Bull
F. Alonso
Ferrari
11/07/10
Silverstone
S. Vettel
Red Bull
M. Webber
Red Bull
21/06/09
Silverstone
S. Vettel
Red Bull
S. Vettel
Red Bull
06/07/08
Silverstone
H. Kovalainen
McLaren
L. Hamilton
McLaren
08/07/07
Silverstone
L. Hamilton
McLaren
K. Raikkonen
Ferrari
11/07/06
Silverstone
F. Alonso
Renault
F. Alonso
Renault
10/07/05
Silverstone
F. Alonso
Renault
H. Montoya
McLaren
11/07/04
Silverstone
K. Raikkonen
McLaren
M. Schumacher
Ferrari
20/07/03
Silverstone
R. Barrichello
Ferrari
R. Barrichello
Ferrari
07/07/02
Silverstone
H. Montoya
Williams
M. Schumacher
Ferrari
15/07/01
Silverstone
M. Schumacher
Ferrari
M. Hakkinen
McLaren
23/04/00
Silverstone
R. Barrichello
Ferrari
D. Coulthard
McLaren
11/07/99
Silverstone
M. Hakkinen
McLaren
D. Coulthard
McLaren
12/07/98
Silverstone
M. Hakkinen
McLaren
M. Schumacher
Ferrari
13/07/97
Silverstone
J. Villeneuve
Williams
J. Villeneuve
Williams
14/07/96
Silverstone
D. Hill
Williams
J. Villeneuve
Williams
16/07/95
Silverstone
D. Hill
Williams
D. Herbert
Benetton
10/07/94
Silverstone
D. Hill
Williams
D. Hill
Williams
11/07/93
Silverstone
A. Prost
Williams
A. Prost
Williams
12/07/92
Silverstone
N. Mansell
Williams
N. Mansell
Williams
14/07/91
Silverstone
N. Mansell
Williams
N. Mansell
Williams
15/07/90
Silverstone
N. Mansell
Ferrari
A. Prost
Ferrari
16/07/89
Silverstone
A. Senna
McLaren
A. Prost
McLaren
10/07/88
Silverstone
G. Berger
Ferrari
A. Senna
McLaren
12/07/87
Silverstone
N. Piquet
Williams
N. Mansell
Williams
13/07/86
Brands Hatch
N. Piquet
Williams
N. Mansell
Williams
21/07/85
Silverstone
K. Rosberg
Williams
A. Prost
McLaren
22/07/84
Brands Hatch
N. Piquet
Brabham
N. Lauda
McLaren
16/07/83
Silverstone
R. Arnoux
Ferrari
A. Prost
Renault
18/07/82
Brands Hatch
K. Rosberg
Williams
N. Lauda
McLaren
18/07/81
Silverstone
R. Arnoux
Renault
D. Watson
McLaren
13/07/80
Brands Hatch
D. Pironi
Ligier
A. Jones
Williams
14/07/79
Silverstone
A. Jones
Williams
K. Reggazoni
Williams
16/07/78
Brands Hatch
R. Peterson
Lotus
K. Rythymann
Ferrari
17/07/77
Silverstone
D. Hunt
McLaren
D. Hunt
McLaren
18/07/76
Brands Hatch
N. Lauda
Ferrari
N. Lauda
Ferrari
19/07/75
Silverstone
T. Price
Shadow
E. Fittipaldi
McLaren
10/07/74
Brands Hatch
N. Lauda
Ferrari
D. Shekter
Tyrrell
14/07/73
Silverstone
R. Peterson
Lotus
P. Revson
McLaren
15/07/72
Brands Hatch
J. Icks
Ferrari
E. Fittipaldi
Lotus
17/07/71
Silverstone
K. Reggazoni
Ferrari
D. Stewart
Tyrrell
18/07/70
Brands Hatch
J. Rindt
Lotus
J. Rindt
Lotus
19/07/69
Silverstone
J. Rindt
Lotus
D. Stewart
Matra
20/07/68
Brands Hatch
G. Hill
Lotus
J. Ziffert
Lotus
15/07/67
Silverstone
D. Clark
Lotus
D. Clark
Lotus
16/07/66
Brands Hatch
D. Brabham
Brabham
D. Brabham
Brabham
10/07/65
Silverstone
D. Clark
Lotus
D. Clark
Lotus
11/07/64
Brands Hatch
D. Clark
Lotus
D. Clark
Lotus
20/07/63
Silverstone
D. Clark
Lotus
D. Clark
Lotus
21/07/62
Aintree
D. Clark
Lotus
D. Clark
Lotus
15/07/61
Aintree
F. Hill
Ferrari
V. Tripes
Ferrari
16/07/60
Silverstone
D. Brabham
Cooper
D. Brabham
Cooper
18/07/59
Aintree
D. Brabham
Cooper
D. Brabham
Cooper
19/07/58
Silverstone
S. Moss
Vanwall
P. Collins
Ferrari
20/07/57
Aintree
S. Moss
Vanwall
Moss-Brooks
Vanwall
14/07/56
Silverstone
S. Moss
Maserati
H. Fangiio
Ferrari
16/07/55
Aintree
S. Moss
Mercedes
S. Moss
Mercedes
17/07/54
Silverstone
H. Fangiio
Mercedes
H. Gonzales
Ferrari
18/07/53
Silverstone
A. Ascaro
Ferrari
A. Ascaro
Ferrari
19/07/52
Silverstone
N. Farina
Ferrari
A. Ascaro
Ferrari
14/07/51
Silverstone
H. Gonzales
Ferrari
H. Gonzales
Ferrari
13/05/50
Silverstone
N. Farina
A-Romeo
N. Farina
Alfa Romeo
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