CIRCUITMAP
Great Britain
CIRCUITMAP Great Britain
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Silverstone Grand Prix
Geschichte
The Silverstone Circuit was built on the area of a former British Air Force Base. 1950 the very first Formula 1 World Championship race was held at Silverstone.
The curve combinations and especially the sometimes very fast turns pose a challenge for the drivers. The typical British weather (rain and gusts of wind) adds to the challenge.
The circuit was modernised in 2010, and the new futuristic press centre came into existence as part of these upgrades.
Many of the teams have their factories in the surroundings of Silverstone, giving the area the name “Formula 1 Valley”.
Winner 2016: Lewis Hamilton
Currency: Pound Sterling
statistics
| Description | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| In the racing calendar | 1950 | |
| route length | 5,901 km | |
| race length | 306,747 km in 52 Runden | |
| lap record (race) | 1:30,621 (2017, Lewis Hamilton) | |
| lap record (Quali) | 1:26.600 | |
| most victories | Jim Clark, Alain Prost, Lewis Hamilton (5) | |
| Most poles | Jim Clark, Lewis Hamilton (5) | |
| how often? | 72 | |
| first time | 1926 |