The Silverstone Circuit is a renowned motorsport facility, home to the Formula 1 British Grand Prix since 1948, located in Silverstone, Northamptonshire, England, on a 2 hours road trip northwest of London. The road course sits on what used to be deserted Royal Air Force Bomber Station from WW2, repurposed and recommissioned for racing by Wilfred Andrews, the first British president of the FIA. The cloudy and rainy climate of central England means the track surface is almost always wet, but temperatures are pleasant enough to race year-round, with mild summers and cold winters with some snow on the ground.
There are three main configurations available for racecar and motorcycle racing at Silverstone Circuit: a 3.66-mile (5.89-km) GP Circuit, a 1.64-mile (2.64-km) National Circuit, and a 1.8-mile (2.89-km) International Circuit. The GP Circuit comprises the other two, and the National/International circuits are suitable for running simultaneously. The circuit's total elevation change is 37 feet (11.23 meters), and its average speed is around 90 mph (144 km/h) for all layouts. Apart from Formula 1, other high-profile competitions like the MotoGP, the European LeMans Series, or the British Touring Car Championship take place at Silverstone regularly, attracting people from around the world to one of the temples of motorsports.
The GP Circuit in Silverstone is the layout of choice for running the British Grand Prix of Formula 1. It combines the National and International Circuits, with 18 corners and 37 feet (11.3 meters) of vertical gain from start to end. It has an average speed of 89 mph (143 km/h), with some highly technical sections that keep drivers busy maneuvering. But Silverstone trademark features are its high-speed sweeping corners, like Abbey, Brooklands, Copse, or Stowe, where high-performance vehicles can reach skyrocketing speeds of 300 km/h (186 mph) or more. No wonder this circuit is one of the favorite places for racecar lovers to enjoy their passion for high speed.
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