🇬🇧 British GP: History, excitement and Franco’s big challenge
History, key facts, Franco’s learning curve and tips ahead of his first British GP in F1
Published
01 Jul 2025
Est. reading time
3 min
🇬🇧 This weekend, Franco returns to a track he's familiar with, but hasn't raced on in F1 before
It's Silverstone Weekend!
Here he'll have another opportunity to learn a lot.
And since neither of us will be behind the wheel this weekend, here’s everything you need to know to follow the 2025 British Grand Prix like a true expert 👇
⏳ A timeless classic: the history of the British GP
The British Grand Prix was first held in 1926 and became an annual event from 1948, joining the F1 World Championship from its very first season in 1950.
The race takes place at Silverstone Circuit, near Northampton, and is confirmed on the calendar until 2034.
After alternating with Aintree and Brands Hatch, Silverstone was established as the official home of the race, receiving major updates since the 1980s to improve safety and speed.
Today, it retains its high-speed character, with legendary corners like Maggotts, Becketts and Abbey.
🔍 Franco Colapinto at Silverstone: what you need to know
This isn’t his first time at this circuit, but it will be his first time racing here in F1, making this weekend a major milestone. The good news? He already knows the track:
- In F2 2024, he qualified 4th (1:39.711), finished 5th in the Sprint and 4th in the Feature Race with the fastest lap (1:41.357).
- That same weekend, he made his official F1 weekend debut with Williams during free practice.
- In F3 2023, he won the Sprint Race at Silverstone.
With that track record, Franco arrives prepared and motivated for his first British GP as an Alpine F1 driver.
🇦🇷 Argentinian legends on the British GP podium
- José Froilán González won here twice, in 1951 and 1954.
- Juan Manuel Fangio finished 2nd in 1951, 1953 and 1955, and won the race in 1956.
- Carlos Reutemann also reached the podium: winner in 1978, third in 1980 and second in 1981.
- Onofre Marimón secured third place in 1954.
Will Franco be able to channel the winning spirit of these icons at Silverstone?
He’s already on our favourites list! 🫶
🧠 What Franco needs to keep in mind
- Mastering high-speed corners like Copse and Stowe with confidence.
- Keeping precision and rhythm through technical sequences like Maggotts–Becketts–Chapel.
- Being ready for the unpredictable weather and managing tyres accordingly.
😱 Dramatic moments at Silverstone
This circuit has witnessed some unforgettable F1 moments. While Franco wasn’t involved in them, they’re definitely worth mentioning:
- In 2003, a defrocked priest ran across the track while cars were flying by at over 260 km/h.
- In 2021, the infamous collision between Hamilton and Verstappen at Copse, at 290 km/h.
- In 2022, Zhou Guanyu’s terrifying crash shocked everyone, but thanks to modern safety systems, he walked away unharmed.
Silverstone is something else.
🤩 Will you be there?
So exciting!
Watching Franco in action at this motorsport temple is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Don’t forget that the circuit opens early and alcohol is not permitted inside.
But the event is also a full-on festival:
- Live concerts included: Sam Fender, RAYE, Fat Boy Slim and Becky Hill.
- Free entry to the Silverstone Museum, with historic cars and exhibitions.
- Fan track walk: after the race, you’ll be able to walk the circuit like the drivers.
- Shuttle services from stations like Milton Keynes, Northampton and Banbury – traffic can get heavy.
👉 Don’t miss a second of Franco
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Silverstone is huge… and Franco’s going all in!
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