Silverstone Circuit
Silverstone, United Kingdom · First GP: 1950
Silverstone Circuit is a 3.660 mi circuit in Silverstone, United Kingdom, featuring 18 turns. It has hosted 60 Grand Prix races since 1950.
Track Layout
Track Specs
3.660 mi
Length
18
Turns
Clockwise
Direction
152 m
Altitude
Lap Record
1:27.097
Max Verstappen (2020)
Typical Race Weather (July)
66.2°F
Avg Temp
72%
Humidity
2.36 in
Rainfall
45%
Rain Chance
GP History
60
Total Races
2
Race Titles
2034
Contract Until
Circuit Record Book
61
Total Races
34
Different Winners
9
Most Wins
Occasional rain
Weather
Lap Record
Most Wins: Drivers
2008–2024
1983–1993
1963–1967
1987–1992
1998–2004
Most Wins: Constructors
1951–2026
1973–2025
2013–2024
1979–1997
2009–2023
Longest Win Streak
Lewis Hamilton
4 consecutive wins (2014–2017)
Jim Clark: 3 wins (1963–1967)
Alberto Ascari: 2 wins (1952–1953)
Jackie Stewart: 2 wins (1969–1971)
Race Weather Profile
Most recent winner: Charles Leclerc (2026, Ferrari)
Historical Winners
Circuit Analysis
Silverstone Circuit is a permanent road course of 5.891 km with 18 turns, run clockwise. A full Grand Prix here is 52 laps, or 306 km of racing. At 3.1 turns per kilometre it has a corner density close to the 2026 average, where the calendar average is 3.2. It is on the 2026 calendar.
Our race model rates it as harder to overtake on than most circuits, which shapes how much qualifying position is worth here.
Across 61 Grands Prix here, 34 different drivers have won. Lewis Hamilton leads with 9 wins, and Ferrari is the most successful team with 16. 22 of 61 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P2.3 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P7, by Emerson Fittipaldi in 1975. Since 2016, 15% of starters here have failed to finish (12 races).
Race weekends here have historically fallen in July, with an average of 19°C, 72% humidity and a 45% chance of rain. Wind averages 20 km/h.
Where is Silverstone Circuit located?
Silverstone Circuit is located in Silverstone, United Kingdom.
When did Silverstone Circuit first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?
Silverstone Circuit hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1950.
How long is the Silverstone Circuit circuit?
The Silverstone Circuit circuit is 5.891 km long with 18 turns.
What is the lap record at Silverstone Circuit?
The Formula 1 lap record at Silverstone Circuit is 1:27.097, set by Max Verstappen in 2020.
Who has won the most races at Silverstone Circuit?
Lewis Hamilton leads all drivers with 9 wins at Silverstone Circuit.