Lap length
5.891 km
Formula 1 circuit
Silverstone
Silverstone Circuit
Silverstone, United Kingdom · Since 1950
Corners
18
Direction
Clockwise
Grands Prix held
—
First Grand Prix
1,950
Most recent
—
Lap record
1:27.097
Max Verstappen · 2020
Most wins
Lewis Hamilton
9 victories
Background
History
Built on the site of RAF Silverstone (1943--1946), the circuit hosted the first Formula One World Championship race on 13 May 1950. The British Grand Prix has been staged at Silverstone continuously since 1987.
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