Lap length
5.891 km
Silverstone Circuit — F1 circuit guide
A former wartime airfield that hosted the very first round of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1950. Each lap measures 5.891 km (3.66 mi), and the Grand Prix runs 52 laps — 306.3 km (190.3 mi) of racing.
Race laps
52
Race distance
306.3 km
First F1 race
1950
Lap record
1:27.097
About Silverstone Circuit
Silverstone Circuit — a former wartime airfield that hosted the very first round of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1950 — first hosted a round of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1950. A Grand Prix here covers 52 laps of the 5.891 km lap, a total race distance of about 306.3 km (190.3 miles).
- Lap length: 5.891 km (3.66 mi)
- Grand Prix laps: 52
- Race distance: 306.3 km (190.3 mi)
- First World Championship race here: 1950
- Race lap record: 1:27.097, Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) in 2020
What is the lap record at Silverstone Circuit?
The official Formula 1 race lap record at Silverstone Circuit is 1:27.097, set by Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) during the 2020 Grand Prix. The official record counts only laps set in the race itself, so faster qualifying laps don’t count. See every circuit’s record on the F1 lap records page. (Source: formula1.com.)
Who has won at Silverstone Circuit? Recent Formula 1 winners
Lando Norris (McLaren) won the most recent Formula 1 race at Silverstone Circuit, in 2025. Lewis Hamilton has won here 3 times across the last 6 runnings — more than any other driver in this span. Here are the winners of the last 6 runnings at Silverstone Circuit:
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2024 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari |
| 2021 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2020 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
Historical results are immutable facts, compiled from public Formula 1 records — unofficial and not affiliated with Formula 1. Verified 2026-10-06.
When does F1 race at Silverstone Circuit in 2026?
The 2026 British GP is scheduled for July 5, 2026 — round 9 of the season. For the full weekend schedule, a live countdown and every session converted to your local timezone, see the British GP start-time page. Browse every F1 circuit guide or the full 2026 race schedule.