Formula 1 British Grand Prix
The British Grand Prix from Wantage
A chauffeured day at the British Grand Prix, leaving from Wantage. Allow 1 hour 5 minutes via the A338, A34 and A43, before event traffic. In 2027 it runs 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. By car, Didcot Parkway station is 21 minutes from Wantage. The station at Didcot Parkway opened in 1841. Historic England lists Wantage's Church of St Peter and St Paul at Grade I.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Wantage in good time for the gates. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. Wantage is 43.2 miles away for the trip home. The car sets out from Oxford, 16.4 miles from Wantage.
- Wantage to Silverstone Circuit1 hr 5 min, 43.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Silverstone Circuit to Wantage1 hr 4 min, 43.2 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.ukThe closest National Rail station to Wantage by road is Didcot Parkway (DID), about 21 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgDidcot Parkway station opened in 1841.
Source: wikidata.orgChurch of St Peter and St Paul, in central Wantage, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukA Park and Fly shared helicopter shuttle runs from Turweston Aerodrome, about 15 minutes each way.
Source: silverstone.co.ukMotorbike parking is free with no need to pre-book.
Source: silverstone.co.ukSilverstone Circuit dates to 1947.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Wantage for the British Grand Prix?
1 hour 5 minutes and 43.5 miles in clear traffic via the A338, A34 and A43; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 16.4 miles from Wantage; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the British Grand Prix in 2027?
1–4 July 2027.
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