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Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2022 - Silverstone Track Guide

Here's everything you need to know about the British Grand Prix, officially the Formula 1 Lenovo British Grand Prix 2022.


The Silverstone Circuit was built in 1942, with the first race being held by the British track in 1950. Giuseppe Farina was the winner of the inaugural race, who also won that year's World Championship title.


Lewis Hamilton, British Grand Prix 2021, Post-Race Celebrations
Lewis Hamilton, British Grand Prix 2021, Post-Race Celebrations

What Silverstone gave us in 2021

Great Britain gave us a very controversial race last year. Lewis Hamilton collided with Max Verstappen on Lap 1, exiting Copse, tagging his car while trying to overtake the Dutchman for the lead, sending Verstappen into the barriers. The 7-time World Champion received a 10-second penalty, from which he recovered, by closing up on Leclerc, who was running in P1, taking his 8th win in Silverstone.


Circuit Map provided by the FIA
Circuit Map provided by the FIA

Track Characteristics:

Turns: 18

DRS Zones: 2

Circuit Length: 5.891 km (3.660 mi)

Total Race Distance: 306.198 km (190.262 mi)

Number of Laps: 52

Lap Record: 1:27.097 (Max Verstappen, 2020)

Direction: Clockwise

Elevation: 11.3 m


Tyres

Once again, just like 2021, the softest tyres in the Pirelli Formula 1 range have been selected for the British Grand Prix: the C1 as the P Zero White hard, C2 as the P Zero Yellow medium, and C3 as P Zero Red soft.




Pressure and Camber info:

Minimum Starting Pressure (slicks): 26.0 psi (front), 23.0 psi (rear)

EOS Camber limit: -2.75° (front), -1.50° (rear)

More tyre and track info provided by Pirelli
More tyre and track info provided by Pirelli

British Grand Prix weekend schedule

FP1

01 July

13:00 - 14:00 GMT

FP2

01 July

16:00 - 17:00 GMT

FP3

02 July

12:00 - 13:00 GMT

Qualifying

02 July

15:00 - 16:00 GMT

Race

03 July

15:00 - 17:00 GMT


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