Your guide to the 2025 Silverstone Festival

Max Verstappen's 2022 Red Bull RB18 will be on display at the festival

Thousands of motorsport fans are set to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Formula 1.

The Silverstone Festival at the circuit in Northamptonshire is held over the August bank holiday weekend, and features displays of racing history and entertainment.

Here is everything you need to know about the event.

What is the Silverstone Festival?

The Silverstone Festival is an annual celebration of motorsport, that regularly attracts close to 800 race entries and draws crowds of more than 100,000.

It is staged at the Silverstone circuit, the birthplace of the FIA Formula One World Championship and home to the Formula 1 British Grand Prix.

This year marks 75 years since the first Formula 1 World Championship race was held at Silverstone in 1950.

A central display will feature cars that have been raced by all 34 world drivers' champions.

Over two-thirds of the cars are originals from the champions' winning seasons, including Giuseppe Farina's Alfa Romeo 158 and Max Verstappen's 2022 Red Bull RB18.

The Silverstone Festival runs from 22-24 August.

What can I expect to see at the festival?

The World Champions Collection will take Silverstone Festival visitors from Alfa Romeo 158 right up to Red Bull racers

Visitors will see a timeline of F1 evolution, from early front-engine cars to modern hybrids.

British success will be highlighted with cars from ten UK champions, including Lewis Hamilton, Nigel Mansell, and Jackie Stewart.

Sculptures by artist Paul Oz depicting Hamilton, Hunt, Lauda, Schumacher, and Senna will be on display.

Retro races will feature over 75 classic Grand Prix cars, including Maseratis, Coopers, and Brabhams.

Live music acts including Natasha Bedingfield and Craig David are also confirmed.

Presenter Richard Hammond will also race a 1961 Austin Healey 3000 for a new TV show.

How do I get tickets?

Presenter Richard Hammond will compete at the Silverstone Festival

Tickets are available until midnight the Thursday before the event via the Silverstone Festival website.

Children aged 15 and under go free with a paying adult.

A spokesperson from the festival said refunds or exchanges for event tickets will not be issued unless the event has been cancelled.

Tickets include entry to the event, but also:

• Full access to the racing paddocks giving the chance for you to get close to the cars and talk to the drivers and race preparers

• Access to the open grandstands for great viewing of the track action

• Big screens around the Circuit to ensure you don't miss a thing

• The live music concerts in the evenings

• Access to the funfair

How do I get there?

The festival will take place over the bank holiday weekend

Silverstone is close to the M1 and M40.

From Birmingham, drivers will be able to take the A43 from the M1.

From central London, take the M40 motorway and A43.

Parking is available on site, with public transport links provided from nearby towns.

Organisers have not announced major road closures, but visitors are advised to check local travel updates and plan ahead due to expected high traffic volumes.

Major roadworks between Towcester and Silverstone on the A43 may add a little extra time to your journey, so please plan ahead.

The closest station is Wolverton, about 10 miles (16km) from the circuit.

It has direct services to London Euston, Birmingham New Street and Northampton.

Banbury, Milton Keynes and Northampton rail stations are all less than 13 miles (20km) away.

Where do I park?

Parking at the circuit over the Silverstone Festival is free for this event.

There will be stewards on site to direct visitors.

The car park will be closed overnight.

It will open up to half an hour before circuit gate opening times, but timings could change.

Motorcyclists do not need a permit for this event and it is free to park in the car park.