The British Grand Prix offers one of the most iconic tracks on Formula One’s calendar, rich in history and a thrilling high-speed drive.
Nestled in the heart of the UK’s motorsport valley, where seven teams are based, Silverstone Circuit hosts the home race for three drivers: Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and Lando Norris (Alex Albon is British-born but races under the Thai flag).
This circuit, built on a former Royal Air Force base, is known for its high-speed nature, so much so that Hamilton once said, “The faster this track gets, the better it gets. It has to be the best track in the world, it feels like driving a fighter jet around the track.”
Wind is a fairly significant factor, given how open the circuit is. Alex Albon noted, “It’s changing the balance so much, so to be on the limit throughout the whole corner, it’s very easy to underdrive a part of the corner which has a bit of a headwind, and you can use a little bit of that wind to push a little bit more into a corner.”
The track, which crosses the county line between Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire, has seen a few layout changes over the years, but the character has remained, with new names of corners and straights being added to pay homage to its heritage and culture.
Here’s what to expect from Silverstone Circuit as the British Grand Prix kicks off.
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