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
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
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 2026-07-10.
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.