🇬🇧Silverstone Circuit
Silverstone is a high-speed, flowing circuit featuring iconic fast corners like Maggotts, Becketts, and Copse that demand exceptional aerodynamic balance and driver commitment.
Representative lap times
What makes Silverstone Circuit hard to predict
Surface
Smooth asphalt
Rubber build-up
Grip improves significantly over a session weekend as rubber is laid down across the high-speed corners.
How the racing line moves
The racing line widens through fast corners as track temperature and rubber build up, allowing higher minimum speeds.
Track evolution
Wind exposure across the open airfield layout can significantly affect car balance, especially in the high-speed sections.
Lap times
Race pace lap times are slower due to fuel load and tyre management on this demanding high-speed layout.
DRS zones
| Zone | Detection | Activation | Length | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Before Turn 14 | Wellington Straight | 770 m | High |
| 2 | Before Turn 15 | Hangar Straight | 750 m | High |
Recent winners here
- 2024Lewis HamiltonMercedes
- 2023Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
- 2022Carlos Sainz Jr.Ferrari
- 2021Lewis HamiltonMercedes
- 2020Lewis HamiltonMercedes
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