Silverstone

The home of British motor racing, Silverstone is best known as the venue for the British Formula I Grand Prix, now secure after Donington Park was briefly considered as its successor. The first Grand Prix was held here in 1948 on the former RAF Bomber Command airfield, with victory going to the Italian Luigi Villoresi in a Maserati. In 1950, the first World Championship Formula 1 race was held in the presence of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth; the winner was Giuseppe Farina at the wheel of an Alfa Romeo. The 2010 renewal was won very easily by the Australian Mark Webber in a Red Bull. Silverstone hosts many other motorsport events throughout the year, including the Silverstone Historic Festival, British F3, GT, Touring Car and Superbike championships. It is also the place of dreams for boy racers, who can try their hand at driving a wide range of cars round the circuit, including single-seaters, rally cars, 4X4s, E-type Jaguars, Lotus Elises and Porsche 911 Carrera Supercars.