Lando Norris’ lap guide to world-famous Silverstone ahead of British Grand Prix

The British Grand Prix takes place at the Northamptonshire circuit this weekend.

Built on the site of a World War II Royal Air Force bomber station, Silverstone is among the most famous renowned on the Formula One calendar.

Here, British driver Lando Norris takes the PA news agency on a lap of the world-famous circuit.

Abbey and Farm Curve

The first corner at Abbey is flat out. The driver has to throw the front of the car into the corner, and then hang on to it on the exit, because we immediately go into turn two – the Farm Curve. There is also a bit of a bump in there, so if we are too aggressive the car will de-stabilise.

Village and The Loop

McLaren’s Lando Norris celebrates with his trophy for second on the podium after the British Grand Prix 2023 — McLaren’s Lando Norris finished second at the 2023 British Grand Prix (David Davies/PA)

Brooklands

British Grand Prix 2023 – Race – Silverstone — McLaren’s Lando Norris leads Red Bull’s Max Verstappen through Brooklands during the British Grand Prix (David Davies/PA)

Luffield and Woodcote

Pit Straight and Copse Corner

Up next, is the old-start finish line and the high-speed right-hander at Copse – where Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen collided in 2021. We take the bend at 190mph so if we miss the apex we’ll never make the corner and we will be forced to use the run-off area on the exit.

Maggots, Becketts and Chapel Curve

British Grand Prix 2023 – Practice Day – Silverstone — Fans in the grandstand overlooking corners Maggots and Becketts at Silverstone (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Hangar Straight and Stowe

We exit Chapel Curve and head on to the Hangar Straight and the second DRS zone before we arrive at Stowe. Although Stowe provides an overtaking opportunity, it is not a good one because it is so fast. It’s vital to hit the apex at Stowe. If you don’t, the front of the car washes out and you end up on the astroturf on the exit.