Fast, open and full of motorsport history, Silverstone combines high-speed bends with slower, technical sections. Its Grand Prix layout offers a varied lap, from the tight turns around Village to the flowing changes of direction through Maggotts and Becketts.
The Circuit at a Glance
- Location: Northamptonshire, England
- Layout: Grand Prix
- Length: Approximately 5.9 km / 3.66 miles
- Corners: 18
- Key sections: Copse, Maggotts, Becketts, Chapel and Stowe
Corners to Get to Know
The lap begins through Abbey and Farm, before slowing for Village and The Loop. Aintree leads onto the Wellington Straight, followed by Brooklands, Luffield and Woodcote.
Copse introduces the faster section of the lap, followed by the famous Maggotts–Becketts–Chapel sequence. The Hangar Straight then leads towards Stowe, with Vale and Club completing the lap.
What Makes Silverstone Different?
Silverstone’s character comes from the contrast between its sweeping bends and tighter complexes. Through the linked corners, each section shapes your approach to the next, making the overall sequence particularly useful to learn.
Prepare for Your Track Day
Use APEXGUIDE to follow a reference lap from the cockpit, explore the corner sequence and get familiar with the layout. Choose race pace or a slower sighting lap to learn at your own speed before arriving.
Official Circuit Information
Explore the corners and their racing history on the official Silverstone website.
