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Length : 5.141

Profile :
Time difference: GMT +1
No of Laps: 60
Race Distance: 308.355
Lap Record: 1:18.739 - M Schumacher (2004)

Directions :
Silverstone is on the A43 in Northamptonshire, 8km (5miles) from Towcester and 9km (5.25miles) from both Brackley and Buckingham. It is easily reached by two motorways - the M1 and the M40. Main line rail services from London and the regions are available at both Milton Keynes and Northampton.

Address :
Silverstone Circuits Limited
Silverstone
Near Towcester
Northamptonshire
NN12 8TN

History :
Silverstone is owned and operated by the British Racing Drivers Club and opened for racing in 1948 using the runways and service roads of a wartime airfield. The outline is still visible, but constant development and massive investment are still needed to bring Silverstone's facilities up to Bernie Ecclestone's standards. Revisions to the circuit, enhanced safety precautions, new pits and a redeveloped paddock complex are just part of the ongoing story. Silverstone hosted the first-ever round of the world championship in 1950 and is one of only two circuits to host a Championship race consistently since then. And although 2009 was set to be Silverstone's final year as host of the British GP, the demise of Donington Park's bid ensured that the race returns to the Northamptonshire track in 2010. Early in 2010, Silverstone announced that this year's race will take place on the new Arena circuit. The use of the 'Arena' will increase the circuit length by 760 metres and add around four seconds to current the lap time with hopes that it will also create three new overtaking opportunities.