Formula 1 British Grand Prix
The British Grand Prix from Rothwell
Bound for the British Grand Prix, starting in Rothwell. Allow 53 minutes via the A14, A43 and A45, before event traffic. The British Grand Prix returns 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. Among Rothwell's listed buildings is Rothwell Market House (Grade I). Rothwell belongs to Northamptonshire. Church of Holy Trinity in Rothwell is Grade I listed.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Rothwell in good time for the gates. Set-down at Silverstone Circuit is where the organisers direct private cars. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. After the day, it is 53 minutes back to Rothwell. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 31 minutes from Rothwell via the A34, M40 and A43.
- Rothwell to Silverstone Circuit53 min, 34.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Silverstone Circuit to Rothwell53 min, 35.6 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.ukRothwell Market House, in central Rothwell, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukRothwell is in Northamptonshire.
Source: wikidata.orgChurch of Holy Trinity, in central Rothwell, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukSilverstone Circuit dates to 1947.
Source: wikidata.orgSilverstone Circuit lies in Northamptonshire.
Source: wikidata.orgBy road, the closest National Rail station is Wolverton (WOL), about 30 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Rothwell for the British Grand Prix?
53 minutes and 34.1 miles in clear traffic via the A14, A43 and A45; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 67.9 miles from Rothwell; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the British Grand Prix in 2027?
1–4 July 2027.
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