Formula 1 British Grand Prix
The British Grand Prix from Irthlingborough
The British Grand Prix from Irthlingborough, by chauffeur. The run is 31.7 miles, 47 minutes on a clear road via the A45, A5076 and A43. Dates for 2027: 1–4 July 2027. Silverstone hosted the first Formula 1 World Championship race, the British Grand Prix, on 13 May 1950. About 120,000 spectators, including King George VI, attended that 1950 race at the former air base. Historic England lists Irthlingborough Old Bridge, 0.6 miles from Irthlingborough's centre, at Grade I. Wellingborough station dates from 1857. Trains call at Wellingborough, 7 minutes from Irthlingborough by road.
How the day runs
A Irthlingborough pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. At Silverstone Circuit, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. Through the day the car stays nearby, ready when you are. Getting back to Irthlingborough takes 47 minutes on clear roads. The car sets out from Oxford, 65.6 miles from Irthlingborough.
- Irthlingborough to Silverstone Circuit47 min, 31.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Silverstone Circuit to Irthlingborough47 min, 33.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Silverstone hosted the first Formula 1 World Championship race, the British Grand Prix, on 13 May 1950.
Source: silverstone.co.ukAbout 120,000 spectators, including King George VI, attended that 1950 race at the former air base.
Source: silverstone.co.ukIrthlingborough Old Bridge, 0.6 miles out from central Irthlingborough, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWellingborough station opened in 1857.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Irthlingborough by road is Wellingborough (WEL), about 7 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgBy road, the closest National Rail station is Wolverton (WOL), about 30 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Oxford Airport is about 45 minutes away by road (27.4 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Luton Airport is about 64 minutes away by road (52.2 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Silverstone Circuit from Irthlingborough?
31.7 miles via the A45, A5076 and A43: 47 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
When is the British Grand Prix in 2027?
1–4 July 2027.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 65.6 miles from Irthlingborough; it is in place before your collection time.
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