A new barrier at the home of the British Grand Prix promises to allow fans a better view of the track at one of Silverstone’s main action spots.
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F1 can use Bahrain’s short track but not Silverstone’s – Masi
2020 F1 season
Posted onThe Bahrain Outer Circuit can hold F1 grands prix, race director Michael Masi confirmed, but Silverstone’s shorter track configurations are not an option.
Silverstone open to holding second F1 race on reverse track
2020 British Grand Prix
Posted onSilverstone managing director Stuart Pringle says the circuit would be willing to host a second round of the world championship this year and run the track in reverse direction if needed.
Silverstone’s “bumpiest ever” track surface smoothed for F1’s return
2019 British Grand Prix
Posted onSilverstone’s track surface, which Lewis Hamilton last year described as being bumpier than the Nurburgring Nordschleife, has been replaced with a smoother finish.
Silverstone boss explains why they didn’t use Tilke for Arena track upgrades
Posted onSilverstone managing director Richard Phillips said they chose rival company Populous to produce their new Arena circuit because they didn’t want to risk someone ‘;wrecking’ the track.
Silverstone Arena track laid (Pictures)
Posted onTarmac for the new Arena sequence at Silverstone, which will be used for the 2010 British Grand Prix, had been laid. Pictures released by the circuit today also show the revised run-off areas at Brooklands and Woodcote corners towards the end of the lap. Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Richard Phillips said work was progressing … Continue reading Silverstone Arena track laid (Pictures)
Silverstone to use ‘Arena’ track in 2010
Posted onThe 2010 British Grand Prix will take place on Silverstone’s new ‘Arena’ circuit in 2010, the circuit has confirmed, after gaining approval from Formula One Management. The race organisers say the new circuit, built at a cost of ?é?ú5m, will provide a better experience for fans in 2010. It cuts out the Abbey chicane and … Continue reading Silverstone to use ‘Arena’ track in 2010
Silverstone to use “more exciting” Moto GP track for 2010 F1 race (Pictures)
Posted onSilverstone intends to use a new track layout for the 2010 British Grand Prix. The new circuit will include most of Silverstone’s signature high-speed bends such as Copse, Maggotts, Becketts and Stowe, but not the high-speed Bridge corner. But a circuit spokesperson told F1 Fanatic he expected the new circuit to be “equally, if not … Continue reading Silverstone to use “more exciting” Moto GP track for 2010 F1 race (Pictures)