British Grand Prix

  • Silverstone Circuit, home of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix

    The 2015 Formula One World Championship continues this weekend with round nine, the British Grand Prix, which once again takes place at the Silverstone Circuit in England. A number of today’s F1 teams are also based in England, so the British Grand Prix is the home event for many participants. ALSO SEE: Dodge Celebrates Its Freedom With 'Predators' TV Spot Featuring Hellcats And A Viper Silverstone held the very first F1 race back in 1950, and though in later years hosting duties were shared with Aintree and Brands Hatch, today Silverstone remains the British Grand Prix’s official...

  • Silverstone Circuit, home of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix
    2015 Formula One British Grand Prix Weather Forecast

    Questionable weather typically plagues the Formula One British Grand Prix, which is held each year at the legendary Silverstone Circuit in central England, but this year conditions are looking fine. The temperature should peak at about 75 degrees F (24 degrees C) on Sunday and the skies should...

  • Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton at the 2014 Formula One British Grand Prix
    Lewis Hamilton Back In Title Fight After Thrilling British Grand Prix

    Mercedes AMG's Lewis Hamilton is back in the 2014 Formula One World Championship title fight after he took victory yesterday in his home race, the British Grand Prix, which was once again held at the legendary Silverstone circuit. Current leader Nico Rosberg, also of Mercedes AMG, was forced to...

  • Jenson Button, Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel
    Nico Rosberg Secures Pole For Formula One British Grand Prix

    Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton looked set to start on pole tomorrow in the 2014 Formula One British Grand Prix after posting some of the quickest times during today’s rain-affected qualifying session, but in the final moments five other drivers posted quicker times. Hamilton’s...

  • Silverstone Circuit, home of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix
    2014 Formula One British Grand Prix Weather Forecast

    Rain is predicted for the entire weekend of the 2014 Formula One British Grand Prix, but so far during the initial practice session on Friday things have remained dry. The predicted maximum temperature for Sunday’s race is a cool 66 degrees F (19 degrees C) and humidity levels are expected to...

  • Silverstone Circuit, home of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix
    2014 Formula One British Grand Prix Preview

    This weekend is the 2014 Formula One British Grand Prix, which once again takes place at the legendary Silverstone circuit. Silverstone was where the very first race of the inaugural Formula One World Championship was held, back in 1950, and it’s been the permanent home of the British Grand...

  • Mercedes AMG’s Nico Rosberg after winning the 2013 Formula One British Grand Prix

    Mercedes AMG’s Nico Rosberg won yesterday’s thrilling British Grand Prix, a race marred by spectacular tire blowouts and several safety car sessions. Red Bull Racing’s Mark Webber, who this past week announced his retirement from Formula One, finished in second despite a bad start, while third place went to Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso who fought his way up from ninth on the gird. Fellow Mercedes AMG driver Lewis Hamilton led the first eight laps from pole, but after suffering from a tire failure saw his position drop significantly. He would eventually fight his way up...

  • Ferrari at the 2013 Formula One British Grand Prix
    Formula One British Grand Prix Weather Forecast

    Almost unavoidably, rain was right on cue for the start of practice on Friday at the 2013 Formula One British Grand Prix. It was extremely wet out at the Silverstone circuit, though the good news is that the rain should pass come Sunday. In fact, the outlook for the rest of the weekend is looking...

  • McLaren at the 2013 Formula One British Grand Prix
    Formula One British Grand Prix Preview

    This weekend sees a popular race held for many of the teams competing in the 2013 Formula One World Championship, the British Grand Prix, which once again takes place at the famous Silverstone circuit. Many teams’ have their headquarters located near the track, including current leader in...

  • McLaren at the 2012 Formula 1 British Grand Prix
    Formula 1 British Grand Prix Weather Forecast

    Rain has already affected the practice and qualifying sessions of this weekend’s 2012 Formula 1 British Grand Prix, and the prediction for today’s weather, sadly, is simply more of the wet stuff. The predicted maximum temperature is a cool 62.8 degrees F (17.1 degrees C) and humidity...

  • Ferrari at the 2012 Formula 1 British Grand Prix
    Alonso On Pole At Very Wet Formula 1 British Grand Prix

    Bad weather delayed today’s qualifying session at the Silverstone Circuit, home of the 2012 Formula 1 British Grand Prix, but that didn’t deter Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso who managed to post the fastest time of the day. The rain got heavier throughout the first two sessions, with...

  • Silverstone Circuit, home of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix
    Formula 1 British Grand Prix Preview

    Despite claims of a possible Formula 1 race run on the streets of London, the British Grand Prix held at the Silverstone Circuit remains the premier motorsport event of England. For many teams, the British Grand Prix can be considered a second home race as many have their headquarters nearby. The...

  • Fernando Alonso wins 2011 Formula 1 British Grand Prix

    Fernando Alonso has clenched the first victory for Ferrari in the 2011 Formula 1 Championship, taking top honors at the Silverstone race track during yesterday’s British Grand Prix. The win comes exactly 60 years after Ferrari’s first ever victory in Formula 1, which took place back in 1951 with José Froilán González driving, also at Silverstone. Sunday looked like being the first completely dry day of the event, but shortly before the start, a short shower ensured that all 24 cars started the race on intermediate rain tires. As the lights went out, Red Bull...

  • McLaren F1 race car
    Formula 1 British Grand Prix Preview

    This weekend is the 2011 Formula 1 British Grand Prix, which once again takes place at the legendary Silverstone circuit in the UK. In the lead up to the actual race on Sunday, heated arguments have taken place over the degree of off-throttle exhaust blowing that will be allowed, with most teams...

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