Is this correct or is my memory failing!? Hi Chris, Hi Nick, Its all down to personal preference, I enjoy the section in front of the Vale grandstand and Maggots section. We had General Admission weekend entrance tickets, me my wife and our 4 year old son. Went to qualifying last year and sat at Luffield, but the race is a whole different thing, so want a bit of advise on where to see the above. If youre looking for some inspiration on where to sit at Silverstone, then youve come to the right place! Just stumbled across this helpful post. 2023 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. He joined the CID with 4 years' service and moved to the National Crime Squad in 1999, returning to the Force to take up a role in Intelligence as an FIO.<br> <br>In 2004 he . Hi, are there any Club grandstand seating plans at all? Wind break one of the tiny tents or single side wind breaks can help, but dont go too big or you risk taking up spectating room for others. Thank you in advance. In some ways its a frustrating corner for F1 drivers as it is low speed and is all about a clean exit onto the >National Pit Straight. We are travelling from the south coast, and dont want to pay the 55 car park fee! Watching from Copse corner is awesome because you get to see how well the down force works on the modern Formula 1 car. The second apex is much tighter than the first. Thanks a lot for your help. How does this band system work, and for seats with a good view would it be much more expensive than is advertised on the official Silverstone website? I think at a push I could afford 400 per head, but if that will not secure seats at club corner, where would you suggest next being best? Hi, I like many others on here are wanting to purchase tickets for the hubby for Xmas. Please let us know if youd like more information. Your tickets include covered Grandstand, numbered seating and entry to an exclusive catering area. Does anyone have any suggestions on places to view (I was thinking somewhere along the Maggots-Becketts sequence), things to bring etc? How should I send it to you? Thanks. 1, You can book a mega bus to and from Silverstone. And what does the band mean, how far is it ? Hi Simon. Hi Letters run from A (bottom / front row) up to about N/P/Q depending on the stand. Save. Thanks Neil, Hi, Im looking to book the Becketts grandstand for F1 2019. My plan is to use friday and sat as a roaming reccy of the track and find a spot for sunday then get there early on race day. Reading posts above its advised to get there early. Enjoy your weekend! If you are thinking about camping, read the full guide to camping at Silverstone. And what is this grandstand like. This is a huge open area of grass that gives you views of the exit of Stowe and the whole of Vale, Club and the run on to the Hamilton Straight. If you click the magnify glass next to each ticket/corner you get an idea of the view. Instead of constant curve after Vale, leading onto the straight, it became a double apex corner which proved an interesting challenge of the F1 drivers. Formula 1 Aramco British Grand Prix. Youll also have the pit lane entrance in front of you and be close to the podium celebrations which are situated at club corner. I couldnt find an seating plans on the internet. - posted in Racing Comments: Ill be going to Silverstone on Sunday with a general admissions ticket and this will be the first Grand Prix Ive attended. There will be a few cash machines dotted around the circuit, Sun cream (even if its not sunny it helps stop wind burn), Waterproof everything jacket / trousers / cagoule, even a waterproof rucksack (or cover) can help keep your belongings dry. Silverstone Circuit. That aside my personal choice would be Becketts or Vale. The Club Silverstone package bridges the gap between hospitality and regular seating. Silverstone held a pit walks last year on the Thursday. Superb. Prices. Ticketholders do not get a seat but are free to roam almost the entire circumference of the track. Sorry me again. Thank you The toilets are shared by general admission and grandstand customers. Next year however Im going to take my kids for Saturday qualifying, so have bought GA tickets for them. You often see drivers running incredibly wide through this turn as they find the absolute limit of grip. looking forward to a great weekend!!!! p.s I would highly highly highly recommend camping in woodlands!! Your info above is fantastic, and after many searches of the internet, is one of the most comprehensive, so congratulations on a great source of info! I was at Silverstone a couple of weeks ago for a club event and set in the Club grandstand. You will need to be up early on race day to make sure you secure the best spots. I plan on using the park and ride service-is this reliable, and much waiting/any tips? As for seating, if you have a 3 day grandstand ticket, its roving in available grandstands on Friday and Saturday and a reserved seat in the selected grandstand on Sunday accept Club Silverstone. Presumably not the standard general admission tickets! Of all the Silverstone general admission tips on this page this is probably the #1 tip! See our article on Silverstone entrance gates for details of which ones let fast track ticket holders in. HelloThank you for such good information. Especially with the unpredictability of the British weather. Although it seems this year they have made some changes to the . General Admission tickets to the F1 British Grand Prix are the most cost effective way to get in to the circuit and watch the action. Your hospitality package includes: Ticket including inner track access as well as other benefits. Where is the best place to see A) the cars at relatively slow speed B) some overtaking. Ill have to pay for a parking pass for the weekend also. Experienced Project and Operations director with a demonstrated history of working in the tourism, culture and heritage industry within the private, charitable and public sector. Hi Neil, Theres not a lot in it really both have good views. Re: Advice needed for first time at Silverstone. There's a general admission spot by Luffield (to the right of the grandstands facing the circuit) which get you the best view on the circuit but it tends to run out of space very early on in the day (8/9am). Extra useful advice: Hi Lia, I am visiting for the first time this year and have no idea what tickets to buy My wife has booked us some tickets to go to this years race. Hi Rose, Hello, if I want to sit on the grass instead of sitting in the seats where would you say is the best place to watch the gp. Scott Joslin. Ferrari junior driver and British rising star Callum Ilott is competing at the 2018 British Grand Prix in the GP3 race series. Nothing beats a day at the track on an F1 race weekend. I am looking to buy tickets for my partner and I for 2015 at silverstone . James, many thanks, Hi Thanks. This area is absolutely buzzing since the circuit revamp, and tickets always sell out months before the race. Lia, I have purchased tickets for Sunday for my husband and my elderly (84) father. Hi, Ive been going to Silverstone for many years now and have always bought grandstand weekend tickets. Theres not enough tickets in farm curve, is Stowe a good place? Budget isnt an issue I would just really appreciate some advice on where to start !? https://www.flickr.com/photos/125055822@N03/ Got to do the pit walk on the Thursday and ran on the track on sunday and got some incredible pictures and a couple pieces of broken front wing We waited outside Lewis Hamiltons garage afterwards and got some brilliant pictures of Lewis on the fence and the highlight was seeing that redbull back on the podium! lot of money to spend for first come first served seating???? Competition Where is the McLaren F1 Team based. I know you get roving Grandstand tickets Fri & Sat, but am thinking it would be good to have specific booked tickets for the Sunday race. Drinks You are allowed to bring your own alcohol in to Silverstone, just no glass bottles (applies to non-alcoholic as well). FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX 2023. Read more National Pit Straight or check prices and availability for National Pit Straight Tickets. Looks like you are in club block 3 4 rows back , We are a few rows behind you always sit in club block 3 view is fab , Hi there the kids have clubbed together and booked our tickets to the F1 in July this year< cant wait as it will be our first time.Just got a few questions to ask, We will update the site as soon as we hear back from the operators. She is reasonably mobile but wont want to walk too far and her eyesight is not great but she is mad keen on F1. Thanks in advance for your help. I think Club Corner runs from low numbers on the right to high numbers on the left (looking at the circuit). Or stick to club corner. The Silverstone F1 Grand Prix is a petrolhead heavenly destination. I have photos from previous years, I can share them with you. Unfortunately, thats where the good part ends. You absolutely, 100% should take a chair to Silverstone if you have general admission tickets. General admission areas do provide good views but the Saturday is almost as busy as Sunday. I was looking at place to sit and I think I like club corner with the podium and all but is it a good place to sit? Please come back and share your experiences after the race! Village A or village B front row? The map below from the Silverstone website shows their locations. Posted 19 June 2012 - 15:16. hello, like a few people here, this years Silverstone 2012 grand prix will be my first. Am thinking of Farm Curve for the Sun at 250. 1) Where do I get the best view in the General Admission ticket category? Ive never been to f1 race (so far watched only in TV) and this will be my first time. I am looking to buy a weekend ticket at Becketts stand 4, but without a seating plan dont know where to seat??? I managed to find the following reviews on Trip Advisor, I hope this helps. (Child Under 16) Many fans have been year after year and make a charge for the best spots as soon as the gates open. Phone signal can be patchy so dont rely on being able to get on the 5 Live stream through your phones internet. Looking to buy tickets as a Christmas present but dont want to spend much money, are Saturday standing general admission tickets still a good view if you get there early? "Dan & his team at SilverStone serve as our trusted advisors at POET. Im looking at village but what would you suggest I will spend about 200 ish pounds of us 2 adults and 150 ish for our son. Hi Lizzie, Im sure they will be happy with both stands. 2 hours away) Absolutely buzzing and cant wait for my first ever Grand Prix. Check out prices here and you can also get discount on Children tickets. Are these goods seats? This means that sitting on the pit straight is very loud as the cars are always at full throttle. Hi simon.I was wondering if you can help me out,my wife and I are going to our first f1 this year at Silverstone and have reserved wkend grandstand with camping.. Do you know when we are able to arrive as Ive just been reading that the campsite opens on the Wednesday but we have weekend reservation. Lucky man indeed. The keenest of the F1 fans know exactly where to go and it will be difficult to beat them to the prime spots!! Only VIP areas have their own toilets. Accuracy is required and a clean exit essential to carry as much speed as possible across the start/finish line, The International Pit Straight is an area of the Silverstone circuit that is seeing constant development year after year. A 6-pack of beer, however, will be fine. Its roving grandstand seats on Friday only (excluding Club Corner and Club Silverstone grandstands) so youll be able to get a good feel of where to go on Saturday. If youd like to see the start and finish and have a view of the pits, try The International Pits Straight, although some of the best tickets have sold out already. Im looking at availability and at the moment I can book copse c or farm curve 3. 1. Youre brilliant. Silverstone Circuit is the Home of British Motorsport, based in Northamptonshire, hosting races such as the Formula 1 and MotoGP. Share Post: Quiet Please. Buying a Grandstand ticket makes for a more relaxed day as most stands provide numbered seating but it all depends on your budget. Although the atmosphere is still fantastic in the numerous grandstands that line the circuit in this area, the buzz of looking over into an active pit lane has been lost with the circuit modifications made over the last few years. Uma senha ser enviada por e-mail para voc. Read more Luffield or check prices and availability for Luffield Tickets. This is for the race on Sunday or would it be better to buy seats in the stand. Whilst all bags are subject to being search on entry, the exact capacity of it is unlikely to be checked. Im only going for race day with a GA ticket. Thank you. Thanks. See the view from your seat at Silverstone Circuit., page 1. (Adult) 3. I am on a tight budget and assume the only viable/realistic option is to purchase general admission tickets. This is the last date for British F1 GP in Northamptonshire on our site Tickets . See our article on Vale corner viewing for more info on the view, TV screens and spectating at this spot. Hi !.. Simply awesome! and will we have any big screen view from there? Here's a quick guide to what we've included. Witness one of the biggest sporting events held in the UK and experience the thrill of Formula 1 in style with an official. Drones are absolutely not allowed at Silverstone for the F1, and if you are caught attempting to fly one you will have the police to deal with. Prices for Sunday General Admission are 155 and the cheapest Grandstand tickets are 205. Hi My personal favourite is watching the cars sweep through Maggots. were staying about 30/40 mins away in a hotel in Milton Keynes - how much time should we allow ourselves to get there, parked, and settled? I would give Vale a try if you in early! We want camping to be part of the experience so would rather pay a little more if it meant that there was a massive increase in the atmosphere/evening entertainment etc. A General Admission access allows you to roam around different track sections and look for the best vantage point. Youll get adea of your preferred spot from Saturday but id certainly recommend the areas you mentioned. Husband loves both! Your guide to the British Formula 1 Grand Prix, https://www.flickr.com/photos/125055822@N03/, https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/public-transport, https://www.enterf1.com/where-to-buy-f1-tickets, https://www.bookf1.com/f1-britain/tickets.htm?custom=british-grand-prix&afid=7, http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/great_britain_924/event_timetable.html, https://shop.silverstone.co.uk/PagesPublic/ProductBrowse/VisualSeatSelection.aspx?stadium=SR&product=MGPTBB&campaign=&type=H&productsubtype=MO15, https://www.flickr.com/photos/52959851@N06/albums, http://www.silverstone.co.uk/news/pit-walk-2015-formula-1-british-grand-prix/, https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/where-to-sit-at-silverstone/copse, Competition WIN a George Russell Graphic T-shirt. I seem to remember that on practice and Qualy days there were some limited grandstands open to GA ticket holders? Take a look at this link from the F1 website which has LAST years British GP timetable: http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/great_britain_924/event_timetable.html. so may have an improved view anyway. Hi my wife has booked us a weekend here this year for the f1 with camping.we have seats reserved in Beckets BKT/BKS4/B/0283+0284 (if that makes sense) .will we be able to wander to different areas during practice and qualifying? Great info. You will need to take your own seating with you and its not possible to reserve a particular area. Highly recommended. FATONEWS Sorry again! Any chance you can tell me the numbers of the seats in Woodcote, cant find a plan of them anywhere?? Hi Mark, Have you had a look at our Where to Sit Guide? Video taken from the terrace at Luffield corner during the start of the FIA Formula One race at Silverstone.All rights belong to Formula One Management (FOM). Any advice for places to stay and parking for the whole weekend. FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX 2023. Hi Saravanan! You can see the pit entrance and podium from here too. I am a complete F1 novice, but Im seriously thinking of booking some tickets for the other half for the race in 2018. Find more like this. Youve picked a great year to start and Silverstone have lots on next weekend to commemorate the 50th race at the circuit. i have a big ol lens to take some good shots too. The good news is there are two pit walks one at 10:00 and one at 15:15 if take a little longer than expected!! I know you get roving Grandstand tickets Fri & Sat, but am thinking it would be good to have specific booked tickets for the Sunday race. She has given me the seat numbers but she is not sure where they are? A Vale ticket (grandstand in general), in that way, is better than GA? More info on Luffield here: https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/where-to-sit-at-silverstone/luffield. Are you only going for the race day or whole weekend? https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/where-to-sit-at-silverstone/woodcote, hi, whats your opinion on stowe A and B in comparison to woodcote i cant decide between the three where to buy tickets for my husband and his father who would love to see overtaking. (Adult) Also are you allowed to take in your own fold up chairs, drinks(Alcohol included) and food. If you were just buying a Sunday general admission ticket where would you suggest you sit? I personally think the Farm Curve tickets are better than Copse C and National Pit Straight. Hi Its all covered and weve ranked it in order from our years of experience and personal opinions. Is these better than booking national pits straight? Weve managed to get hold of GA tickets (last night) for Friday & Saturday. Im thinking of booking for the 2016 F1 gp and I was wondering if you can see down the international pits straight from Club Block 2? He is a huge Hamilton fan and I want to get him the best seats possible or area possible . I will take a bus or buy a park and ride ticket too. Hi, I gather your best places to go are Vale, Becketts and Farm curve, would it be in that order? Great racing action and a couple of good bumps!! Congratulations! other private campsites may vary. I have CC1 O seats. Jan 2023 - Present3 months. Also is it possible to stand on General admin ticket at Club? Because that was something we really wanted to see but werent sure whether you could or not!