The New Grand Prix Circuit development has now been completed. Work to improve spectator facilities continues as part of a multi-million pound investment to modernise Silverstone.
The new Grand Prix Circuit was launched on the 29th April 2010. As part of the launch ceremony, His Royal Highness the Duke of York, helped to inaugurate the new 3.66 mile circuit in the passenger seat of the Santander two-seat Grand Prix car driven by former World Champion, and President of the BRDC, Damon Hill OBE. On track at the same time were F1 driver-turned broadcaster David Coulthard, driving a Red Bull Formula One car, and the motorcycling father-and-son combination of Ron and Leon Haslam, representing the worlds of MotoGP and World Superbikes.
For more information on our circuit launch please view our press release 'Silverstone Launches New Grand Prix Circuit'
Launch Slideshow
New Stowe Complex Launch - Thursday 03/06/10
The circuit’s brand new Stowe Complex – a unique collection of customer focused test track facilities, hospitality units and pit garages – was officially opened on Thursday 03 June 2010.
Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Limited, said: “These new facilities, and the redevelopment of Silverstone at large, will provide a venue where all forms of automotive and motor sport events can be celebrated in style.
New Pit and Paddock
Work on Silverstone’s new Pit and Paddock Complex is well underway as development around the iconic Northamptonshire circuit continues at a pace.
Included in the Pit and Paddock Complex, scheduled for completion in 2011, are new garages, a race control building, media centre, hospitality and VIP spectator zones and a primary paddock. The new Pit Wall has already been constructed on the straight between Club Corner and Abbey, while work on a new pit lane, with reorganised entry and exit points, is also on-going.
The Pit and Paddock Complex will ensure that teams and sponsors are provided with world-class facilities, reaffirming the circuit’s position as a premier racing destination.
Watch our time lapse video showing the first three months of construction.
For more information on the new Stowe Complex launch and Pit and Paddock developments please view our press release 'Work underway on the new Pit and Paddock'
