Formula 1

• Track features

  The number of high-speed corners, in particular, should suit us. The left-right-left of Maggots, Becketts and Chapel is the circuit’s crowning feature and among the most revered sections of tarmac on the calendar. The three kinks are taken at pace and allow cars to really open up before they fire down the Hangar Straight and into Stowe.

  The old Turn 1, Copse, and the new Turn 1, Abbey, are two more examples. The right-handers share similar qualities: both are taken flat-out and provide overtaking opportunities. Following on from the main straight, Abbey is a particularly good place to make a pass, with DRS available.  

  In general, there is just a lot to be loved about Silverstone. It’s properly old school. The track is wide and flowing, with a high potential max speed – around 200km/h – and the fans are brilliant. Not to mention the good old unpredictable British weather. The chance of rain? High. The chance of wind? High. The chance of sun? High. The chance of all three within a race-long window? High. 

• What's it like in England?

  So, we’ve already touched upon our erratic weather conditions, but we promise you that there’s more to Britain than this alone. If you’re travelling from outside of England for the race, then we’d suggest a pit-stop in London. It is a little out of the way, but we assure you, it’s worth the effort. There’s very little you can’t see or do in the capital.

  If you’re set on sticking to Northamptonshire alone, then there are some fantastic walks and hikes, with various reservoirs, farmland, forests and rolling hills to explore. Pack yourself a picnic and make a day of it.

  In regard to food, take your pick. You could go ultra-traditional with beer-battered fish and chips, afternoon tea and a Sunday roast, or you could try one of the many cuisines that have crept into British culture, such as Chinese, Indian, or Italian.

• Stat pack

  • The Silverstone circuit is based on the site of a former WWII Royal Air Force bomber station, RAF Silverstone
  • We are the second most successful team at the British Grand Prix with 14 wins
  • Twelve of those wins have come at Silverstone, including three in a row between 1999 and 2001
  • Nine different drivers have won the British Grand Prix for McLaren
  • We're one of four teams to have won at Silverstone since 2008, with our most recent victory coming courtesy of Lewis Hamilton
  • Hamilton won the 2008 British Grand Prix by 68 seconds
  • David Coulthard won the 2000 British Grand Prix win over teammate Mika Häkkinen by only 1.5s
  • Lando has only failed to score points at Silverstone once in F1, with a best finish of second
  • Oscar won both races in a round of the 2019 Formula Renault Eurocup series