Your Guide To The British Grand Prix At Silverstone
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It’s set to be a big one, celebrating 75 years of Formula 1 at the iconic circuit
This weekend, a record-breaking crowd of 500,000 descended on Silverstone for the British Grand Prix weekend, with 2025 marking 75 years of F1. With over seven decades of motorsport history, this is the place to tap into the fastest sport on the planet, but what happened at this year’s event (aside from Lando Norris scoring his first ever home race win) and how can you get tickets for 2026?
Silverstone 2026: When, Where & How To Get Tickets
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When Is The British Grand Prix 2026?
Next year’s F1 Silverstone Grand Prix will take place between 2-5 July 2026.
Free practice takes place on Friday 3 July, qualifying on 4 July and the race on 5 July 2026.
How Can You Get Tickets?
Tickets to the British Grand Prix sell out fast. These were the ticket tiers available to the 2025 grand prix:
- General Admission
- (Children under 11 go free on Thursday and Friday and get 50% off Saturday, Sunday and Weekend tickets.)
- General Admission Plus
- Grandstand
- Roving Grandstand
- Landostand
- Enclosures
Hospitality tickets are now on sale for 2026. For more information and to buy Silverstone 2026 tickets, visit silverstone.co.uk
What Happened at the 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone?
Want to see what a weekend at Silverstone F1 looks like? Below, read our guide to the 2025 event, which we’ll keep updated with new information as it’s released ahead of next year’s race.
Here are some of the key timings from across the weekend in 2025:
Thursday:
Sam Fender: On the Main Stage 21:30
Friday:
Formula 1 First Practice Session: 12:30 – 13:30
Formula 1 Second Practice Session: 16:00 – 17:00
Raye Performance: On the Main Stage 21:15
Saturday:
Formula 1 Third Practice Session: 11:30 – 12:30
F1 Qualifying: 15:00 – 15:45
Fatboy Slim: On the Main Stage 20:45
Sunday:
Formula 1 Drivers’ Track Parade: 13:00 – 13:30
Formula 1 Grand Prix Race: 15:00
Becky Hill: On the Main Stage 21:00
Which British Drivers Were Be On The Starting Grid?
Of course, Sir Lewis Hamilton will be making his Silverstone debut as a Ferrari driver, hoping to add to his tally of nine wins at the home of British racing. His old teammate George Russell is now the lead seat at Mercedes, Lando Norris is in the title race in the McLaren while Ollie Bearman is a rookie for Haas.
What Else Is Happening At Silverstone?
Across race weekend, there is a host of on-track action to enjoy. As well as the F1 practices, qualifying and race, there will also be F2, F3 and Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup races, plus other events to be announced.
Away from the track there’s plenty happening, too. The weekend’s celebrations will be opened with a main stage concert from BRIT award winner Sam Fender, followed by headline slots from Raye, Becky Hill and Fatboy Slim across the weekend. Elsewhere there will be crowd participation and entertainment at Made At Vale, and F1 personality appearances at Drivers Inn.
The Fan Zone includes activities such as a wheel-changing pit-stop, reaction-testing Batak light wall and racing simulators, plus the chance to see the cars up close. The Family Zone has lots of child-friendly activities and rides, and there are food and drinks outlets across the site.
The Silverstone Official Afterparty will keep the site alive long after the cars have entered the pits for the last time (and the legendary Silverstone post-race traffic jams have died down), with renowned DJs hitting the decks and helping fans celebrate, or commiserate, whatever the outcome.
ELEMIS marked its partnership with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team at the 2025 British Grand Prix by debuting The ELEMIS Skin Spa at the Pop-Up Hotel, exclusive treatments in the Paddock Club and The Lawn, and community events off-site empowering women in motorsport.
Hospitality Options
The British Grand Prix at Silverstone offers a range of hospitality packages to upgrade your race-day experience. The Fusion Lounge provides an all-day menu, free-flowing cocktails and Champagne, complemented by views of the final dash to the finish line from its extended outdoor terrace. There is also live entertainment and access to the Race Day After Party.
The Octane Terrace is situated at Hangar Straight’s DRS zone, offering amazing trackside views as well as celebrity-chef street food, racing simulators, and live DJ performances.
Families may want to check out The Racing Green, a family-friendly festival featuring artisan street food, an open bar, and a grandstand overlooking multiple corners, including Aintree and The Loop.
Find out more about hospitality at Silverstone Grand Prix at hospitality.silverstone.co.uk
Book now with Seat Unique at seatunique.com
Can You Stay On Site?
There is the option to camp on site at Cartmel Fields (sold out) or upgrade to glamping at The Ridings (some premium options still available).
The brand-new hotel Escapade is also sold out for this year’s race, but worth considering for the off-season or next year’s race. Guests of Escapade Silverstone can choose from 60 residences with over 180 ensuite bedrooms, with customisable layouts to cater to individual needs, ranging from 1-bedroom countryside options to 4-bedroom trackside residences. Prices start at £250 for countryside stays and £570 for trackside views off-season, but during the F1 weekend, prices range from £12,960 to £48,000.
There are also designated shuttle buses for nearby train stations and towns if you can find a hotel you like in Milton Keynes, Northampton, Towcester, Banbury, Oxford Parkway, Brackley or Buckingham.
Check out the Cotswolds and Mid Country roundups in our Great British & Irish Hotels Guide to find a great hotel within driving distance.
What About Food Options At Silverstone?
There are a host of food options on site and around Silverstone. You can read our full dining guide for the F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone here. Highlights include hospitality at The Octane Terrace, where the impressive line-up of chefs includes Angela Hartnett and Lisa Goodwin-Allen.
