Silverstone Circuit - Previous Configurations

Previous Configurations

• The original 1948 circuit, utilising the main and second runways. Lap record: Luigi Villoresi, Maserati, 2:52.0 (1948 British Grand Prix)

• 1949 to 1951 Lap record: José Froilán González, Ferrari, 1:43.4 (1951 British Grand Prix)

• 1952 to 1974: following the relocation of the pits area. Lap record: Ronnie Peterson, Lotus-Ford, 1:16.3 (1973 British Grand Prix) This configuration was used by Grand Prix motorcycle racing until 1986.

• 1975 to 1986: with the Woodcote Chicane in place to reduce speeds through Woodcote Corner. Lap record: Keke Rosberg, Williams-Honda, 1:05.591 (1985 British Grand Prix)

• 1987 to 1990: with the Bridge Chicane in place to reduce speeds through Woodcote Corner. Lap record: Nelson Piquet, Williams-Honda, 1:07.110 (1987 British Grand Prix)

• 1991 to 1993: Redesigned track (every corner except for Woodcote & Abbey is redesigned), incorporating the new Becketts, Vale, Priory and Luffield corner complexes and elevation changes throughout the track. Lap record: Nigel Mansell, Williams- Renault, 1:18.965 (1992 British Grand Prix)

• 1994 and 1995: with the addition of the Abbey Chicane. Lap record: Damon Hill, Williams- Renault, 1:24.960 (1994 British Grand Prix)

• 1996: with minor adjustments to the Stowe and Club corners. Lap record: Damon Hill, Williams-Renault, 1:26.875 (1996 British Grand Prix)

• 1997 to 1999: with further changes to the Vale complex. Lap record: Jacques Villeneuve, Williams-Renault, 1:21.598 (1997 British Grand Prix)

• 2000 to 2009: with the reprofiled Luffield complex reduced to one corner. Lap record: Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, 1:18.119, (2009 British Grand Prix)