If you want to get a great spot close to the edge of the circuit, you will 100% need to be in the queue to enter the circuit before the gates open. Complete F1 virgin trying to book tickets for my boyfriends 30th birthday! This means you will have to get your steps in and walk around the circuit. There aren't many good places to watch from with general admission, and you'd need to be there very very early to get a decent spot. Popular General Admission areas include Hamilton Straight, Brooklands, Copse, Becketts, Hangar Straight, and Vale. I would much appreciate your help/advice. You often see drivers running incredibly wide through this turn as they find the absolute limit of grip. That will give you an idea of some of the best spots. etc. At the end of the Hamilton Straight lies Abbey. No dogs, animals or other pets are allowed in to the circuit on in the car park at Silverstone. just booked weekend tickets for husbands Christmas present Copse C. Never been to FI before so hoping I have made a good choice. Hi Neil, Theres not a lot in it really both have good views. I am on a tight budget and assume the only viable/realistic option is to purchase general admission tickets. Club Corner continues to be the fans favourite because you get to see the international straight, Club Corner, Vale the pity entry and the podium. Id recommend starting with a budget. Looking at the uncovered grandstand seats. Gary. How. 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. Did 2013 @ Farm Curve, were sat up top. Ultimate London Sightseeing Walking Tour 44 Recommended City Tours from 15.00 per adult The 5 Women & Jack the Ripper - Group Booking 164 Recommended Walking Tours from 75.00 per group (up to 10) The area Full view Best nearby Restaurants 9 within 3 miles Silverstone Circuit Restaurant 31 0.4 mi - British Murrays 98 Were not up to walking huge distances and I cant see us getting there at 6am to get the best positions, so where would you say are the best spots to head for a tidy view? so with my me and my mum being F1 fans and her birthday being on the 6th july it would be great to get her tickets! Instead plan to spend another couple of hours enjoying the live music, concerts and after parties. Glad to hear youre coming to a GP for the first time. Can anyone else offer some help on this one? Budget (<500): The General Admission areas at Silverstone are very good these days, offering lots of excellent vantage points around the circuit, as well as roving access to most of the grandstands on Friday. Going for the weekend to get the full experience. If you were just buying a Sunday general admission ticket where would you suggest you sit? Hi Simon. Enjoy your weekend! Thank you. Answer 1 of 3: Hi! 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. Fast track tickets for the F1 at Silverstone allow you to gain entry 30 minutes earlier than the normal general admission tickets. Many thanks John. Monday - Friday. Luffield Corner use to be the last major turn at Silverstone, but with the circuit alterations a couple of years ago, its actually become a mid lap bend. Presumably you can take food and drink into the place (given I have heard the catering options are awful)? Have been to Silverstone before with my Dad and sat at Club, which was great, but I am thinking of going with a friend this year (2015) and so we are on a much tighter budget (we are 17 and 18) and so I am not sure which tickets to buy! not sure what is happening at the circuit on thursday apart from the madness concert in the evening and the pit walk for certain ticket holders but there will also be entertainment in the camp site. I just cant confirm which end itll be. What would you suggest is best for the action? Hi John, How should I send it to you? Marta. . This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula 1 companies. I live in London, I guess it takes around 1.5 hrs by car and around 3 hrs by public transport. 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. 2, Toilets can be bad especially with bad weather, but Ive never found them that bad not to go! Im intending to book 4 tickets for the 2018 race, mainly as an 18th birthday surprise for my son. what is abbey like for views? Viewing takes place from a wide range of flat and banked areas surrounding the entire circuit, so you can choose your preferred spot or mix things up by changing your position throughout the weekend. I appreciate the feedback. You get a view all the way down the pit straight and get a podium view. Parcel . The page on the Silverstone website is for 2015 (http://www.silverstone.co.uk/news/pit-walk-2015-formula-1-british-grand-prix/) and nothing for this year. In your opinion is it best to view in A or B and which Block? Hi, We have just received our tickets for this years race.YEH! Weve being recommending the following ticket resellers for over 10 years now. You can take your own alcohol in to Silverstone circuit, as long as it is a reasonable amount for your own personal consumption. A 6-pack of beer, however, will be fine. Snoozebox Silverstone Reviews, Hi Simon, is the British Grand Prix for 2016 July 10 or June 26. Bringing your own food is a good way to save some money. Thanks you. Just need two tickets and I re read your info on Stowe so will go for that. Read more Luffield or check prices and availability for Luffield Tickets. Highly recommended. But Vale is a good spot too so Im sure they wont be disappointed either way! Your email address will not be published. Sorry me again. An uncovered grandstand giving an excellent view . I have booked Becketts, block2 O121,122 are these places any good. Call now. Kindest Regards Jon. Hi I have general admin tickets for Saturday and am going with my son (his first GP). We will have a great time ;), staying on Woodlands campsite! This is for the race on Sunday or would it be better to buy seats in the stand. And times we should be at the track? Hi, I like many others on here are wanting to purchase tickets for the hubby for Xmas. 2) There are a lot of complaints regarding queues to the bathroom (both men and women). Enjoy your weekend and happy birthday! So the perspective of F1 speed isnt great but you do get a huge viewing angle allowing you to see a lot of the circuit. Answer 1 of 3: Hi! The map below courtesy of the Silverstone website shows the general admission spectating areas around the outside of the circuit. Hi Pete, 3 day General admission tickets give you roving access on a Friday to certain Grandstand but not on Saturday. The cheapest package for the three-day race weekend was general admission (GA), priced at 279. As far as where to sit, its really about your budget. Can anybody shed any light and are they likely to be any good? In order to make the next category of ticket more affordable, Silverstone has priced 'Silver Grandstand' tickets at 75 (for race day) - just 5 more than a race day general admission ticket. Any chance you can tell me the numbers of the seats in Woodcote, cant find a plan of them anywhere?? Silverstone has a very broad choice of general admission views with areas stretching all around the track. She has given me the seat numbers but she is not sure where they are? 3 Becketts corner. Any advice on this would be greatly received, many thanks. Check out our Woodcote guide for pictures and more information. Hi. First timer GP.. I'm just wondering where's the best view ideally to watch the racing.. we're going to head to hangar straight and becketts.. but expecting it to be very busy. Standard - Grandstand Tickets. Ive got GA tickets so planning on taking a camp chair. Youll still have a blast on the National Pits Straight rest assured. Great racing action and a couple of good bumps!! Youre correct about roaming for Friday Practice and Saturday qualifying. The latest motorsport news, events and reactions in F1, F2, F3 and W-Series. Also is it possible to stand on General admin ticket at Club? That aside my personal choice would be Becketts or Vale. Hi Kenny, Looks like its only a 3 day event this year (Fri Sun). Also what location? Silverstone. How many do you need, 2? You can see their downforce in action through the incredibly fast corner, and if you stand in the right place you can see them all the way down through Vale and Club. Having checked the websites, I note that the tickets vary in prices. General Admission at Silverstone is a great option if it's your first Grand Prix and you just want to get a feel for it and maybe check out some grandstands for another year. These give you the same access to the general admission spectating areas, but in addition you get access to four different GA Plus viewing areas on Friday and Saturday, and then just your chosen GA Plus viewing area on the Sunday. You can see the cars go through Maggots and then into Becketts and then onto the Hanger Straight from the Becketts stand. Sorry again! Stowe is on the opposite side of the track to the main entrance so quite a walk with little ones. Its a tricky corner to get right with the potential to lose lots of time rather high. Becketts is a great corner to enjoy the Grand Prix too! Its my first time but not his . We had a great view of that area, as the cars came around from the International pit straight. The large TV screens above the old pit lane also aid you in keeping tracking of events around the rest of the Silverstone circuit. Harry. If you click on the heading youll find more information and picutres. Have you seen our Where to Sit Guide for Silverstone? You can see the cars entering the complex from the end of the new arena section then back out via woodcote to the national straight. The car will drift wide on the exit but youll notice the cars launching themselves to the opposite side of the circuit to set themselves up for The Loop corner which leads onto the essential Wellington Straight. If youre looking for some inspiration on where to sit at Silverstone, then youve come to the right place! Hi I am thinking of seeing my first ever British grand prix in 2017. Were bringing a motor home but hadnt thought much about budget. but with it being my first time at Silverstone im unsure how it all works. Farm Curve will allow you to see the car coming through the first turn at great speed, sweeping past you and then braking for Village and The Loop. My wife has booked us some tickets to go to this years race. Hi, are there any Club grandstand seating plans at all? X. I want to treat my husband by taking him for his 30th birthday next year, but I am a bit clueless which grandstand to book, the above info was helpful but I still am struggling to decide, I know he would love a spot that is good for possibly seeing overtaking, any ideas where might be best? He is a huge Hamilton fan and I want to get him the best seats possible or area possible . Any other suggestions you have would be great! Want a reserved seat for the Sunday with the children but pretty flexible about cost etc. Hi Dave! Unfortunately the circuit has not released any maps of each individual grandstand so Im unable to provide this. Im looking at Stowe grandstands and wondering if front row seats are a bonus or if I should try get higher numbers and seats further up the stand? Im personally really not keen on those Band 12 National Pit Straight tickets. Saturday - General Admission Includes access to general admission viewing areas, entertainment zones and concerts Roving access to selected grandstands (Lakeside, Hamilton Straight B, Abbey A, The View, Becketts, Woodcote A, Stowe C, Village A) Children under 11 go free, Children under 16 are half price Sunday - General Admission Hi Lee, Im sorry Im not aware of any larger seats, it might be worth checking with Silverstone direct. Any answers will be much appreciated, thank you in advance . Was looking at either Farm or Vale, but open to suggestions! Yes roaming is great for practices & qualifying. Hi, I am looking at buying weekend GA tickets however I have a very bad back and cannot stand for long. i have a big ol lens to take some good shots too. About. (Child Under 16) The keenest of the F1 fans know exactly where to go and it will be difficult to beat them to the prime spots!! ALL TOGETHER NOW. Back to the seating, is worth the extra money for the covered granstands and if so where? Weve managed to get hold of GA tickets (last night) for Friday & Saturday. Is it worth the extra cost for the stand? Hoping to come to Silverstone for next years Grand Prix, our 1st time. Take deck chairs, brollies, cold box etc and be prepared for a race to position and then a long early morning reading the sunday papers as Silverstone wakes up around you. The drivers arrive at 300 km/h from the Hanger straight, tap the brakes and launch in towards the apex in 4th gear. Stowe corner is one of the fastest on the Silverstone circuit. HelloThank you for such good information. There are lots of great places for General Admission fans to watch from. You can book Park and Ride tickets nearer the time (April 2016). The aerodynamics on the Formula 1 cars are working at full capacity as they turn from left to right and then again, left to right in the space of a few seconds at immense speed. Im not totally sure which block we will be in mind, but she assured me you get a decent view of the track and the action, so i just hope she was being truthful. So where better to sit than either the Becketts grandstand or the all-new chapel grandstand covering these corners. Copse C and National Pit Straight are very high speed and the cars are blitzing past you. 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! If your ticket is for one of these three areas youll see some excellent action. I want see turns. I have general admission tickets for the 2015 race on Sunday. Hi, Im looking at a grandstand seat <200 for Sunday of the British GP. If you click the magnify glass next to each ticket/corner you get an idea of the view. WOB/WDB1/D/0010 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? Regards; Hi Astrid, Discounted grandstand child tickets are available for children up to 15 years of age (excluding Ultimate, Platinum and Gold Grandstands). Planning to go only on Sunday would you recommend general admission or a specific seat? As well as this, you should be able to see some world-class pitstops, and of course, youll see the beginning of some overtaking moves as DRS starts to kick in. Or would Block 2 B0465 be better for seeing the corner, podium and the pit. Also where would you recommend is the best place to camp? A great spot to see excellent racing. Silverstone web had July 10 and Formula 2016 schedule has it June 26. Nothing has been announced for this year as yet. For those who have already bought Pre-erected camping with Perfectly Pitched Camping and need access to Silverstone Woodlands. Thankyou so much! Only VIP areas have their own toilets. Luffield will require the least amount of walking from this entrance and is a covered grandstand with a view of the Luffield complex and a TV screen. CCN/CC3/E/0403 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. We have full guides ongetting to Silverstone by car, public transport or flying in to visit Silverstone. just realised all GA areas cost the same depending on day, ignore that part! Hi Simon, Its just very scary making choices when you have never been there before, so I really appreciate this page and all of your support. Great 40th birthday present! Look forward to hear your thoughts after! First timer GP.. I'm just wondering where's the best view ideally to watch the racing.. we're going to head to hangar straight and becketts.. but expecting it to be very busy. If you are thinking about camping, read the full guide to camping at Silverstone. Have fun. The park and ride says no tickets available. Hi Lisa, Club is a good choice youll also get a view of Vale which can offer some good overtaking. You can to bring a rucksack to Silverstone as long as it not over 20 litres capacity. Youll also have the pit lane entrance in front of you and be close to the podium celebrations which are situated at club corner. Have you checked out the maps on the tickets sites to see locations of stands and prices? Have the flexibility to move around some of the best viewing areas of the circuit . We cant wait for the experience! Sat here youll have a fabulous view of the first corner, so be on the lookout for some first corner chaos. Take a camp chair, forget about blanket. Would like to do Pit walk on Thursday, what is the best route from campsite? What is the best area? Disabled view from Luffield what is that like? See our article on Vale corner viewing for more info on the view, TV screens and spectating at this spot. Thanks for your help! If I'm interested in seeing some overtaking and a bit more of the cars, is there any grandstand you'd recommend? Spare batteries for the radio if its not rechargeable. We only bought our tickets for general admission yesterday so a bit of a last minute thing! 1 Vale corner. Thank you so much in advance, I am quite nervous! Sorry for all the questions just want to gain better understanding before purchasing the tickets This is the information from Silverston You can add a comment when making a booking requesting a particular area but unfortunately theres no guarantee you will get your requested seats. Hi Simon: Hi Paul, Can you please offer some suggestion in terms of the tickets I should be looking at? Thanks, Bruce. Thanks. I wold like to be near to the main atmosphere and like to see the cars fairly close up, both of these are not curtail though. I know they say get in early, and I would hate to think I miss it by a day or two, and probably end up with poor seats because of my tardiness. General Admission tickets at Silverstone are the cheapest way to get access to the Formula One British Grand Prix. Fans are allowed to bring picnic rugs and small camping chairs into General Admission areas. I only have tickets for Saturday so will look at Vale and get there early, It should be a good race after what happened this weekend. Many seats at Woodcote will offer a brilliant view of the Wellington Straight (Woodcote A) and all the action taking place along there. Congratulations! Hello, its my first time at silverstone and was just wondering a few things. What local hotels are there within walking distance from the track. These corners are one of the most impressive displays of their aero grip anywhere on the circuit. Hope this helps and please keep in touch wed love to hear from you on the day. Thanks Sean! During the race you will see the cars screaming past you at incredible speeds before they sweep into Copse corner. Hi Harry. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/alonso-and-aston-martin-keep-red-bull-at-bay-in-final-practice/, I have no grip, no grip - Verstappen on the hards Just worried row B would be restricted view with fencing. Hi Jan, Thank you, for contacting us, were always interested to see new photos from a fans perspective. Anybody else have any recommendations? Neil. Booking tickets to take my 91 year old Mother to the grand prix. The camp site has its own paths to the circuit, but you need to make your way to Club Corner gates 15 and 16 for entry to the pit walk. I will take a bus or buy a park and ride ticket too. They are nowhere near as elevated as the grandstands, but they do have a slightly higher viewpoint than the normal general admission areas. On Sunday, the day of the race, they opened at 6:30am. 2 quick questions: 1. Many thanks View 721 Silverstone Dr, Richardson, TX 75080 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & . For 1500 for Sunday only you have a pretty good choice to choose the tickets of your choice, only excluding VIP packages. These are fine and there are some great views. What happens on Fridays? Wife does not walk well. Next year however Im going to take my kids for Saturday qualifying, so have bought GA tickets for them. Is there an open pit lane walk on a thursday at Silverstone as with some other european tracks? Enjoy! A General Admission access allows you to roam around different track sections and look for the best vantage point. Do all the stands have refreshments and food available? I wouldnt rule out Vale either. Come on Hamilton! I can however confirm that row D is 4 rows from the front of the grandstand. Our article on spectating at Stowe corner has a lot more info. So you can see the first corner from Farm? Copse corner use to be the first turn on the Silverstone circuit, but is now turn 9 after the circuit was updated a couple of years ago and the pit complex was moved. I can tell you first hand that this is an excellent area to sit.A seat in Stowe A, B or C gives you a perfect view of the end of a DRS zone, so crashes and overtaking are guaranteed. Do you know where they might be located. Will be going with my mom and our twins as well so the thing is I have no idea where to start. General Admission areas stretch all the way around the track. These include pitlane & paddock walks, hospitality viewing with food from Michelin starred chefs, appearances from F1 Drivers and team personnel, circuit tours, and a whole host more. This isnt a defined amount, but again just be sensible. Im not sure exactly where youll be sitting but these stands are well positioned and not a long way back from the circuit so Im sure youll enjoy the race. I am a complete F1 novice, but Im seriously thinking of booking some tickets for the other half for the race in 2018. A couple of my favourite spots include Vale, Becketts and Farm Curve. I am coming to F1 next year for 60th birthday whats better abby 299 ticket or Club A 249 ticket which gives the best view, Hi Simon, my mom and dad are taking to me for my first F1. As above, no glass bottles are allowed. As you can see, Free Practice 1 starts at 10am for an hour and a half, and FP2 starts 2pm, again, for an hour and a half. 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, I can not find any reviews on this package for the snooze hotel and wandered if anyone can give some advice? Me and 3 friends will be there to witness our first F1 race and we will be sat in the becketts grandstand which by all accounts isnt a bad place to be. 4) Is it easy to reach by public transport? Do people tend to stay in one place or move around in the day? Silverstone. Whether youve chosen or are undecided, heres what view youll get from your seat. Im looking at availability and at the moment I can book copse c or farm curve 3. Youll also have the pit lane entrance in front of you and be close to the podium celebrations which are situated at club corner. And what does the band mean, how far is it ? Has F1 docuseries Drive to Survive lost its shine? We are travelling from the south coast, and dont want to pay the 55 car park fee! Northamptonshire, UK - 28 Feb 2023: Silverstone is proud to announce McFly, Sugababes, ABC and The Christians will headline this year's Silverstone Festival, which takes place over the summer . At the MotoGP there will be helmet and leather parks for bikers. Just stumbled across this helpful post. Silverstone Tourism Silverstone Hotels Silverstone Bed and Breakfast Silverstone Vacation Packages . I was looking to go for a seating option but being undercover is not an issue. Following this, the cars head down the hangar straight (which provides some excellent viewing for those with general admission tickets) towards Stowe. Hi, I am buying F1 ticket for my husband as a Christmas present. I am not fussed if the stand is under cover or not. My son (14) and I are total novices to F1, but he is a total F1 nerd (his words). Enjoy the race and please come back to share you experiences with us! This is of course the old first corner, so has the potential to see a high-speed crash under braking, and also is an area where cars can benefit from the slipstream so expect a lot of overtaking. If on the Sunday you plan to get there for 9am or 10am youll be hard pushed to find a half decent spot, plus youll have missed some of the support race action. There is a dress code for Silverstone hospitality area ticket holders. Friday is a great day at Silverstone to mooch around and check out the F1 cars in action from multiple angles. I promise no more!!! Which would be the better option? If you leave it any later you will get stuck in HUGE amounts of traffic. Silverstone Tourism Silverstone Hotels Silverstone Guest House Silverstone Holiday Homes Silverstone Holiday Packages Silverstone Flights Silverstone Restaurants . Ahead of their livery launch, what do we know about Red Bulls rumoured deal with Ford? Food. My personal favourite is watching the cars sweep through Maggots. I was thinking about a whole weekend, is it lot going on on Friday and Saturday ? However, a lot of lap time can be won or lost by the drivers who liken this section to threading the eye of a needle. You will need to take your own seating with you and its not possible to reserve a particular area. Answer 1 of 3: Hi! If you are driving to the circuit dont forget to arrange your parking at Silverstone in advance. Atmosphere was fantastic, the view great, and the weather did its bit too. General admission tickets can be over 50% cheaper for a 3-day pass than some of the grandstands at Silverstone, so its likely youll save yourself a heap of money. In my opinion, these seats are the best value for money, whats not to love? A is at the front so looks like youre 14 rows back. As far as I can recall these are standing tickets and I am now concerned I have made a mistake and I should book for seating in a stand.
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