Current Circuit Configurations
Like many racing circuits around the world, Silverstone Circuit has a number of different layouts which offer differing lengths and complexity.
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New Grand Prix Circuit: Length: 3.660 miles. Also known as the 'Arena Layout' Takes over as the primary circuit from 2010. Used for the British Grand Prix and MotoGP from 2010 onwards.
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Bridge Grand Prix Circuit: Length: 3.194 miles. Previously (Before 2010) known as just 'Grand Prix Circuit'. Last modified in 2000, used for the British Grand Prix up to 2009. Now permanently decommissioned (see above).
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National Circuit: Length: 1.639 miles.
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Southern Circuit: Length: 1.969 miles.
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Stowe Circuit: Length: 1.080 miles.
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