SILVERSTONE 

Overview

Silverstone circuit, site of a World War Two airfield, is one of the longest in use in Formula One and a mixture of high and low-speed turns with some long straights and a smooth surface that generates high levels of grip. Overtaking is not easy. The race has been under threat by the FIA who deemed the visitor facilities below par. Traffic can be dramatic on the weekend and the helicopter is the favored mode of transportation.

Specifications:

• Starting time: 14:00 CET
• Local time: CET -1 hour
• First GP: 1950
• Circuit length: 5.141 km
• Race laps: 60 laps
• Total distance: 308.460 km
• Winner 2006: Fernando Alonso, Renault
• Fastest lap: Michael Schumacher, 2004 -Ferrari, 1:18.739 

History:

First used in 1948, it hosted its first F1 GP the same year. Built on the site of a WW2 airfield, it is very flat and was mostly a series of long straights connected by fast, open corners. Over the last 12 years, a number of modifications have been made to the corners around the Grand Prix circuit to add extra interest, and more overtaking and viewing points.

The Becketts/maggots complex is rated among the best corners of any circuit. The owners, the British Racing Drivers Club, have invested heavily in the pit and paddock facilities and the grandstands and spectator areas.

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