Formula 1 British Grand Prix
The British Grand Prix from Burton Latimer
Burton Latimer to the British Grand Prix: collected at home, set down at the gates. Allow 50 minutes via the A509, A45 and A43, before event traffic. The 2027 dates are 1–4 July 2027. The event spans four days, with an Opening Concert and evening music entertainment. Silverstone hosted the first Formula 1 World Championship race, the British Grand Prix, on 13 May 1950. One Burton Latimer landmark is Church of St Mary the Virgin, listed Grade I. Jacobean House in Burton Latimer is Grade II* listed. Historic England lists Dovecote at Burton Latimer Hall, 0.4 miles from Burton Latimer's centre, at Grade II*.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Burton Latimer address, timed to the day's start. Set-down at Silverstone Circuit is where the organisers direct private cars. Through the day the car stays nearby, ready when you are. After the day, it is 50 minutes back to Burton Latimer. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 28 minutes from Burton Latimer.
- Burton Latimer to Silverstone Circuit50 min, 32 miles, in clear traffic
- Silverstone Circuit to Burton Latimer50 min, 33.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The event spans four days, with an Opening Concert and evening music entertainment.
Source: silverstone.co.ukSilverstone hosted the first Formula 1 World Championship race, the British Grand Prix, on 13 May 1950.
Source: silverstone.co.ukChurch of St Mary the Virgin, in central Burton Latimer, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukJacobean House, in central Burton Latimer, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukDovecote at Burton Latimer Hall, 0.4 miles out from central Burton Latimer, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukAbout 120,000 spectators, including King George VI, attended that 1950 race at the former air base.
Source: silverstone.co.ukCorners such as Woodcote, Copse, Becketts, Stowe and Club survive from the original airfield perimeter layout.
Source: silverstone.co.ukTickets are sold for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus 3-day and 4-day options; general admission includes evening concerts and the museum.
Source: silverstone.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Burton Latimer for the British Grand Prix?
50 minutes and 32.0 miles in clear traffic via the A509, A45 and A43; allow more on the day.
When is the British Grand Prix in 2027?
1–4 July 2027.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 65.8 miles from Burton Latimer; it is in place before your collection time.
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