There will be numerous bars dotted around throughout the circuit which will be selling alcohol as well. There is no dress code for general admission, general admission plus or grandstand seat ticket holders at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. British Grand Prix Ticket now available GP Ticket Shop viagogo F1 Hospitality, Club Corner has always been one of the best places to sit on the Silverstone circuit for years. So you may be far or further away from the circuit than the 14 rows in front of you, but this means you are higher (think fences!) With breaking stories, results, upcoming races and team and driver news. I have a pass to watch the race from the inside of the track this year, where is the best place to plonk myself? You literally just get to see the cars go past you at full speed and that is it. Hi I am thinking of seeing my first ever British grand prix in 2017. Lia. In your opinion is block 1 or block 2 better or does it not make much diffrence, Hi Marc, Block 2 is more popular than Block 1, We are going to f1 in July we have booked with uk breakaways and up graded to vale grandstand are these good seats please. #F1 #bahrainGP. I realise it is extremely late as all the fun starts tomorrow, but wondered if you could help? At the MotoGP there will be helmet and leather parks for bikers. Agree and Continue. Weve been there many times over the years and actually its just got better and better seeing as the new circuit layout can be seen from Becketts too (turns 3-4 and Wellington Straight). 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. Im looking at availability and at the moment I can book copse c or farm curve 3. Finally, Club Corner are the seats on the final corner. To make the most of your visit, read the rest of this article for my best Silverstone general admission tips, include the complete list on what to bring with you at the bottom of the page. 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. Hi Hi Chris, Thank you After having a good chat with the lady on the phone, I opted for becketts and have managed to get second row seats which Im quite chuffed about as I too wanted to be nearer the front. You would get a reserved seat in Becketts for all 3 days, an event programme and other souvenirs, and access to a private marquee where you can mingle and purchase food and beverages. Hi Aidan! I gather your best places to go are Vale, Becketts and Farm curve, would it be in that order? 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. 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. so may have an improved view anyway. Rossi fan, Pedrosa fan, Crutchlow fan Woodcote is great! Great to hear youre ditching the TV for qualifying and are going to catch some live action at Silverstone. Would like to do Pit walk on Thursday, what is the best route from campsite? Hi Lee, Im sorry Im not aware of any larger seats, it might be worth checking with Silverstone direct. my budget is max 275 where do you think would be best I was considering farm curve and club A but I am unsure if they are any good at all for overtaking never mind better. General Admission is the cheapest option and does provide some great viewing, but youll have to arrive very early to get the best spots. Hi was wondering which has the best view of the TV screen woodcote A or B?? since you have been at Stowe I thought Id ask your opinion. Some of the most popular general admission spots are outlined below but take time to explore the circuit and find your own favourite spots. 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. Also where would you recommend is the best place to camp? Hi I have received my tickets for the MotoGP 2015 race in August, I am sitting at Club Corner seat C 0251, could you tell if the letters run from top to bottom, or bottom to top as would like to know where about we will be siting, and is the stand just before the international pit straight or in front of it. Hi, Ive been going to Silverstone for many years now and have always bought grandstand weekend tickets. . Answer 1 of 3: Hi! The view from Copsevery much mirrors the view of Abbey. No more! I am trying to book tickets for the MotoGP next year and its offering me block 1 CCNCC1J 0539. If youre looking for some inspiration on where to sit at Silverstone, then youve come to the right place! Watching the cars from the outside, it is very noticeable. Thank you for the response. Woodcote is great choice! #F1 #Bahrain Silverstone Tourism Silverstone Hotels Silverstone Bed and Breakfast Silverstone Vacation Packages . Stowe is still quite good and gives you a wide field of view. 2 quick questions: 1. Where is the most overtaking at Silverstone? Grandstands have been installed along the majority of the length of the pit straight, in a place where previously only a few general admission fans may watch the race from. Marta, Where are the best viewpoints for those with General Admission tickets. Enjoy your weekend! You often see drivers running incredibly wide through this turn as they find the absolute limit of grip. 2 Adult 2 Children Woodcote Grandstand seats I have been organising a surprise for my hubby 40th since sept was all researched and booked at donnington only for the change of venue to happen!!! Hi thanks for getting back. My wife and family have booked into camping at Woodlands, and I am visiting the track for the first time since I was 18; a long time ago now! NEED HELP!!! Hi all, me & my 9 year son are going the brittish gramprix this year but on general admission on the sunday. Hiya, hope you can help. Food you are allowed to bring your own food in to Silverstone. Farm Curve is good for the start and with the changes planned for 2017 both should be good from an overtaking point of view. Glad to hear youre coming to a GP for the first time. The International Pit Straight is opposite the pits. Top tip is get in early, F1 fans no the best spots and arrive very early to get them! Both of these websites have limited availability but are the best for British GP tickets: https://www.bookf1.com/f1-britain/tickets.htm?afid=7&custom=comments, http://www.gootickets.com/EF1/en/formula-1/silverstone/. Fans are allowed to bring picnic rugs and small camping chairs into General Admission areas. 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. Silverstone are only offering roving grandstand seats on Friday. I will take a bus or buy a park and ride ticket too. Ideally a foldable, comfortable camping chair is perfect. Hi Simon, 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. Will we have a good view from there. I also wonder which is the closest to the big screen I see on the video you have posted on your site with regard Woodcote. This is rather expensive as we are also looking at tickets for the 3 days at the international straight Pits, that comes to 2,450. Cheers Mazo46. Silverstone Guide All Silverstone Hotels; Skip to main content. I see a lot of people talking about stowe, club and pit straight but not seen much about Abbey. Hi Simon This is a fan favourite as youre always guaranteed to see some overtaking action at the tight left / right chicane of Vale. Stand and band wise? We only bought our tickets for general admission yesterday so a bit of a last minute thing! 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? 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. Hi Mark, Have you had a look at our Where to Sit Guide? Hi, I am looking at buying weekend GA tickets however I have a very bad back and cannot stand for long. It is prohibited in any grandstands and enclosed areas. 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. Ahead of their livery launch, what do we know about Red Bulls rumoured deal with Ford? Its all covered and weve ranked it in order from our years of experience and personal opinions. Checkout our where to sit guide on Stowe here However, the best spots are well known by the F1 fans who go year after year and are normally taken very early. Thanks Neil, Hi, Im looking to book the Becketts grandstand for F1 2019. Friday is a great day at Silverstone to mooch around and check out the F1 cars in action from multiple angles. How would row B seats sit, would you advise aiminh higher or lower for the best view? 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. Copse C and National Pit Straight are very high speed and the cars are blitzing past you. I was thinking as for us its probably a once in a life time thing, going the whole hog and trying to secure a couple of seats in club corner. i dont mind the money but as a fan would you recommend club corner or international pit straights? Its powerful, beautifully designed and comes with everything you need to engage your visitors and increase conversions. Thankyou so much! Any, Hi Which block in your opinion is best from Abbey block 1 or 2. Ive never been to f1 race (so far watched only in TV) and this will be my first time. I appreciate the feedback. 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. The weather can have an enormous impact on moving around Silverstone. Not only do you get a reserved seat on race day (avoiding general admission fights for space! I would very much appreciate your opinion on this. Hello I am very excited to be going to my first F1 a week today. Thanks! Hi Simon: Weve been four years in a row now and this year was by far the best, We sat in woodcote last year which was brilliant but we decided to shell out a bit more and go for club corner this year. Becketts gives you a great view of the high speed section. Hi Graham! Booking tickets to take my 91 year old Mother to the grand prix. In my opinion, these seats are the best value for money, whats not to love? (Adult) How. As I recommend so any general admission tickets holder, the early bird really does catch the worm at Silverstone. 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! We are in grandstand at farm curve Its positioned between Stowe corner and Club. 9.00am - 6.00pm: Australian EST. also I presume abbey block 1 is the best view as its futher down the pits? I think Club Corner runs from low numbers on the right to high numbers on the left (looking at the circuit). Stowe is often a spot for overtaking after the DRS zone and Abbey is the first corner of the start finish line so great for the start of the race. The atmosphere around there is usually very good and the cars will be showing off all that horsepower in front of you. 1) The MegaBus option offers a one-way ticket or it is a round-trip? 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. 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. Youll get adea of your preferred spot from Saturday but id certainly recommend the areas you mentioned. See the cars rocket past at nearly 200 mph with fans lining the banking just a few yards away.. 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. The map below from the Silverstone website shows their locations. Are you still allowed to take seats in. Criticised for the huge bump at the turn in point, the corner split the F1 drivers opinions with some believing it to ruin what would be a good corner, and others citing that it only added to the challenge. , Alonso goes fastest with his first lap out of the box Competition Where is the McLaren F1 Team based. Is this correct or is my memory failing!? CCN/CC3/E/0403 Spare batteries for the radio if its not rechargeable. Eric. 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, WOB/WDB1/P/0013 Club has a great view of the last section of the circuit, entry to the pits and the start of the finish line. Enjoy your weekend and happy birthday! 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. Sorry me again. They all provide secure online payments, multi currency and a choice of general admission, grandstand seating and hospitality packages. . You will need to take your own seating with you and its not possible to reserve a particular area. I plan on using the park and ride service-is this reliable, and much waiting/any tips? For those that want to make the most of everything that the British . It IS expensive at Silverstone for everything!! FormulaNerds 9,296, The fastest growing F1 community for fans! Any advise i would be very grateful. 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. Write by: . Silverstone Tourism Silverstone Hotels Silverstone Guest House Silverstone Holiday Homes Silverstone Holiday Packages Silverstone Flights Silverstone Restaurants . HelloThank you for such good information. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your reply! Youll still have a blast on the National Pits Straight rest assured. Instead plan to spend another couple of hours enjoying the live music, concerts and after parties. Its between Stowe corner and Club corner. Just got tickets today for my birthday for from the other half for the Sunday! 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! ALL TOGETHER NOW. Unfortunately the circuit has not released any maps of each individual grandstand so Im unable to provide this. This has been really helpful to capture different perspectives thank you. Regards; Hi Astrid, Discounted grandstand child tickets are available for children up to 15 years of age (excluding Ultimate, Platinum and Gold Grandstands). I hope the site has helped with your planning and hope you enjoy the race. The GA Plus viewing areas are mainly concrete steps that are slightly raised up, usually in front of some grandstands. Hi Kev! 4) Please read our public transport info here: https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/public-transport. 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. Can you go around the stadium if you are booked into a specific seat? The map below courtesy of the Silverstone website shows the general admission spectating areas around the outside of the circuit. Thanks!! Also what location? GENERAL ADMISSION. Youll get a brilliant view of cars flying down the Wellington Straight, the end of which is partial to a few braking zone crashes. This is where the DRS zone is placed meaning numerous overtaking moves made into Brooklands corner which is right in front of you. Decided to go for Woodcote and the system offers me the following ticket in Woodcote A, Block 2 WOAWDA2C 0094 is it a good spot or is better to go for Block 1 WOAWDA1F 0003? Many of the designated GA viewing areas at Silverstone are located directly in front of the grandstands, closer to the action. General Admission ticket holders offer roving facilities of all Grandstands on Fridays (except T1 and Village B Enclosures and Club Silverstone). Come on Hamilton! I have read that you need to get there early to get the best spot, and this may not be easy as most of the hotels are already booked up but I have managed to find one about 20 miles away, so are we best doing the park and ride and booking it when I buy tickets? We had a great view of that area, as the cars came around from the International pit straight. Or, the next option for just 20 each more we could get the option of either Copse A, B or C, or Stowe A, B or C, with Silver tickets. Read those for much more detail on the best ways to get to the circuit. 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. Theres an area in front of Vale (next to CLub) for General Admission tickets. 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