R12 - Silverstone Circuit, United Kingdom
Silverstone Circuit overview
Silverstone is conveniently situated right in the heart of the UK, approximately 90 minutes north of London and 60 minutes south of Birmingham. Road access is exceptionally easy along the A43 dual carriageway from either the M40 or M1.
By public transport, the nearest stations are Banbury or Milton Keynes, both of which offer fast connections to destinations throughout the country.
Silverstone Circuit information
| First race | 1977 |
| GPs held | 13 |
| Laps | 20 |
| Race distance | 118.040km / 73.346 miles |
| Track length | 5.902km / 3.667 miles |
| Track width | 17m |
| Longest straight | 0.770 km / 0.478 miles |
| Corners | 18 (10 right, 8 left) |
| Pole position | Left |
Silverstone Circuit records
| Pole position | 2m 02.020s (174.128km/h) Casey Stoner (Honda, 2011) |
| Race lap | 2m 02.888s (172.840km/h) Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha, 2012) |
| Race time | 41m 16.429s (171.537km/h) Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha, 2012) |
| 2012 Winner | Jorge Lorenzo, Yamaha |
Silverstone Circuit contact details
Silverstone Circuit
Towcester
Tel: 0844 3728 200
Fax: 0844 3728 250
Website: www.silverstone.co.uk
Towcester
Northamptonshire
NN12 8TN
Tel: 0844 3728 200
Fax: 0844 3728 250
Website: www.silverstone.co.uk
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