Silverstone Circuit
Towcester, United Kingdom
3.660 miles • 18 Corners
About Silverstone Circuit
Silverstone Circuit is the most famous and iconic motorsport venue in the United Kingdom and the long-standing home of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. Located on the Northamptonshire–Buckinghamshire border, the circuit was originally a Second World War RAF airfield before being converted into a permanent racing circuit in 1948. The modern Grand Prix Circuit measures 3.660 miles (5.891 km) and features 18 corners, including world famous high speed sequences such as Maggotts–Becketts–Chapel, Copse, Stowe, Club and Brooklands. Silverstone is renowned for its extreme cornering speeds, wide run-off areas and technical demands at the highest level of motorsport. Silverstone hosts Formula 1, MotoGP, British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), British GT, World Endurance Championship (WEC), historic racing and a massive calendar of public car and motorcycle track days. It is also one of the world’s most important testing venues for professional race teams and manufacturers. With its speed, scale, global recognition and vast spectator facilities, Silverstone is one of the most prestigious circuits in the world for drivers, teams and motorsport photographers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Silverstone Circuit is located near Towcester on the Northamptonshire–Buckinghamshire border in England. The full address is Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TN, United Kingdom.
The full Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit is 3.660 miles with 18 corners. The shorter International (2.283 miles and 9 corners) and National (1.640 miles and 6 corners) layouts are also used regularly.
Yes. Silverstone hosts regular public car and motorcycle track days, driving experiences and professional driver training through approved organisers.
Silverstone is most famous as the long time home of the British Grand Prix in Formula 1 and for its ultra high speed corners such as Maggotts, Becketts, Chapel and Copse.
Yes. Silverstone hosts Formula 1, MotoGP, British Touring Cars (BTCC), British GT, World Endurance Championship (WEC) and major historic racing events.
Yes. Beginners can drive at Silverstone with novice groups and instructors available, although its size and speeds require confidence and structured progression.
Yes. Silverstone enforces strict noise limits. Most track days operate around 101–105 dB(A) static, with drive-by monitoring at 92–98 dB(A) depending on configuration.
Yes, modified cars are welcome provided they meet safety requirements and comply with Silverstone’s noise and technical regulations.
Yes. Silverstone is world-class for motorsport photography due to its speed, scale, grandstands, close-up corner access and iconic F1 atmosphere.
After your event, you can search LapSnaps by track and date to find Silverstone track day photos and purchase high-resolution digital downloads directly from photographers.
Silverstone Circuit is owned and operated by The British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC).
Yes. Silverstone operates year-round with motorsport, testing, exhibitions, corporate events and public track activity scheduled throughout the year.
Photographers regularly attend public and professional events at Silverstone.
Yes. LapSnaps features Silverstone Circuit track day photos from verified photographers. You can browse by event day and purchase high-resolution digital downloads directly online.
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