Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix Hospitality

Starting Grid 
Information Guide

Hilton Garden Inn
 
MATA
03 – 05 JULY 2026 FORMULA 1 PIRELLI BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2026
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MUSIC AND THE ARTS: INFORMATION GUIDE

You're heading to where the action begins. A vibrant, high-end hospitality experience at Starting Grid, situated within the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel and with breathtaking views, beautifully crafted seasonal British food and premium drinks. Witness the drama unfold at the start line, finish line and pit lane, plus enjoy a front-row seat to the garages for the pre-race build-up, pit stops and chequered flag. Get ready for one of the most spectacular vantage points at Silverstone.

 

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Getting here

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Travel guide 

YOUR WEEKEND SCHEDULE

FRIDAY

08:30   Starting Grid Opens


08:30   Breakfast Served


10:30   Light Bites


11:00   Bar Opens


12:00   Lunch Served


12:30   Formula 1 Practice


14:00   Dessert


15:00   Afternoon Tea Served


16:30   Formula 1 Sprint Qualifying


17:30   Last Orders


18:00   Bar Closes


18:30   Starting Grid Closes

SATURDAY

08:30   Starting Grid Opens


08:30   Breakfast Served


10:30   Light Bites


11:00   Bar Opens


12:00   Lunch Served


12:00   Formula 1 Sprint Race


14:00   Dessert


15:00   Afternoon Tea Served


16:00   Formula 1 Qualifying


17:00   Last Orders


17:30   Bar Closes


18:00   Starting Grid Closes

SUNDAY

08:00   Starting Grid Opens


08:30   Breakfast Served


10:30    Light Bites


11:00   Bar Opens


12:00   Lunch Served


14:00   Dessert


15:00   Formula 1 Race


15:00   Afternoon Tea Served


17:00   Last Orders


17:30   Bar Closes


18:00 Starting Grid Closes

 

All timings are subject to change.

Starting Grid

Your Weekend Menu

Indulge in all-day premium dining with a menu crafted to showcase elevated British flavours, using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Relax with free-flowing drinks, a full bar with unlimited premium drinks, wines, spirits, beer and soft drinks.

Fusion Lounge seasonal menu dishes

TRAVEL AND PARKING

By Car - Car Park 41
PARKING 

Your car park: Car Park 41 (Yellow Route)

Parking is allocated at one pass per four hospitality guests. Passes are not issued automatically. You must request yours in advance through your online account by 15 June 2026. Once you have received your pass, please register your car details via the QR Code found on the pass. 

Spaces are limited, so please do not leave this until the last minute.

Please note: Car Park 41 is a grass field in a rural setting. We recommend wearing appropriate footwear and being prepared for all weather conditions.

Getting Here

Do not rely on GPS or satnav. Temporary road closures during the event mean navigation apps are likely to give incorrect directions. Please follow the route guidance below and look out for Yellow Triangle route signage on the day.

From the M1

Exit at Junction 15A and follow signs for Oxford (A43). Stay on the A43 through three roundabouts and follow the Yellow Triangle route signage.

From the M40

Exit at Junction 10 and head towards Northampton (A43). Follow the yellow route signage, taking the exit at Silverstone. Continue to follow the Yellow Triangle route to reach CP41.

Important: Road Access Cut-Off

There is no access to this route after 14:30. A one-way traffic system will be in place from this time. Please plan your journey to arrive well before this deadline.

On Arrival

1.    At the car park: Have your parking pass visible as you arrive. Stewards will direct you to your designated space. Please display your pass on the dashboard throughout the day. Unauthorised vehicles may be subject to a fine.
2.    Once parked please head towards the South Hospitality Entrance (Gate 12), where you will have your ticket scanned and any bags searched. Please refer to our Prohibited Items list in regards to the size of bags allowed. Once you have proceeded through the Hospitality Entrance please turn left and head towards Hilton Starting Grid, it is approximately a ten minute walk.

Please contact the Hospitality Team directly to book travel options before your visit.

Email: [email protected]

If you have booked your experience via an official British Grand Prix Hospitality reseller, please speak to your booking agent for travel arrangements.

By Car - Car Park 50
PARKING 

Your car park: Car Park 50 (Yellow Route)

If you are allocated a purple star parking pass you will be parking at CP50 Hilton Car Park. Spaces are limited.

Getting Here

Do not rely on GPS or satnav. Temporary road closures during the event mean navigation apps are likely to give incorrect directions. Please follow the route guidance below and look out for Yellow route signage on the day.

From the M1

Exit at Junction 15A and follow signs for Oxford (A43). Stay on the A43 through three roundabouts and follow the Yellow route signage to CP50.

From the M40

Exit at Junction 10 and head towards Northampton (A43). Follow the yellow route signage, taking the exit at Silverstone. Continue to follow the Yellow Triangle route to reach CP50.

Important: Road Access Cut-Off

There is no access to this route after 14:30. A one-way traffic system will be in place from this time. Please plan your journey to arrive well before this deadline.

On Arrival

1.    At the car park: Have your parking pass visible as you arrive. Stewards will direct you to your designated space. Please display your pass on the dashboard throughout the day. Unauthorised vehicles may be subject to a fine.
2.    Once parked please head towards the Hamilton Straight Entrance (Gate 16), where you will have your ticket scanned and any bags searched. Please refer to our Prohibited Items list in regards to the size of bags allowed. Once you have proceeded through the the Hamilton Straight Entrance please proceed straight ahead where Starting Grid is located at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel. 

Blue Badge Parking

Blue Badge parking is available at the Medical Centre car park within the circuit. Spaces are very limited - please contact the hospitality team in advance to arrange yours.

Email: [email protected]

Getting Here

Do not rely on GPS or satnav. Please follow the route guidance below and look out for green route signage as you approach the circuit.

From the M1

Exit at Junction 15A and follow signs for Oxford (A43). Once on the A43, follow green route signage to the Circuit Main Entrance.

From the M40

Exit at Junction 10 and head towards Northampton (A43). Continue on the A43 until the Silverstone exit, then follow green route signage to the Circuit Main Entrance.

Important: Road Access Cut-Off

There is no access to this route after 14:30. A one-way traffic system will be in place from this time. Please plan your journey to arrive well before this deadline.

On Arrival

Once parked, a dedicated accessibility shuttle service operates from this parking area - look out for the accessibility flags and stewards will be on hand to assist.

By Private Coach
Arriving by private coach 

Coach parking spaces must be booked and paid for in advance. Spaces are limited and not reserved automatically. 

Please contact the Hospitality Team directly to book travel options before your visit.

Email: [email protected]

If you have booked your experience via an official British Grand Prix Hospitality reseller, please speak to your booking agent for travel arrangements.

By Chauffeur or Minibus
Chauffeur 

If you are arriving by chauffeur, your driver will need to purchase a Chauffeur Pass. Please note that due to the traffic management systems in place on site, chauffeurs are unable to drop off and collect or leave and return during the event. 

The Chauffeur Pass includes a General Admission ticket for your driver, giving them access to welfare facilities within the circuit and a car pass for your designated car park location.  

Chauffeur Passes are only available to guests whose hospitality package includes a car pass. 

Please contact the Hospitality Team directly to book travel options before your visit.

Email: [email protected]


Minibus

If your group is planning to arrive by minibus, please contact the hospitality team directly to discuss parking options before your visit.

Email: [email protected]

BY PUBLIC PARK & RIDE OR BUS TRANSFER
Arriving via Park and Ride or Bus Transfer

If you have booked to arrive via one of our Park and Ride or shuttle stop sites, please follow the instructions below.

Travelling via Turweston Aerodrome Park and Ride? Please refer to your separate Turweston arrival guide above.

On Arrival at Your Shuttle Site

1.    Follow steward directions to locate your shuttle bus to the circuit

2.    Please have your transport ticket ready to show before boarding

At the Circuit

Shuttles arrive at Car Park 49 or Car Park 50. From here please proceed on foot to the Hamilton Straight Entrance, Starting Grid is located within a 5 minute walk.

By Taxi
Arriving by Taxi 

If you wish to arrive by Taxi you will need your taxi to drop you off and pick you up from the Towcester Racecourse Park and Ride. 

1. In advance, log into your account and purchase a Towcester Shuttle Pass 

2. Arrive by Taxi to the Towcester Racecourse Park and Ride

3. The Towcester shuttle will bring you to Car Park 49/50. From here please proceed on foot to Hamilton Straight Entrance, Starting Grid is located within a 5 minute walk from Gate 16. 

Return Journey

1. Make your way to Car Park 49/50 where you'll find the Towcester shuttle boarding point 

2.  Board the Towcester shuttle which will drop you back to the Towcester Racecourse Park and Ride.

Shuttle tickets are required to board and must be purchased in advance.

Please contact the Hospitality Team directly to book travel options before your visit.

Email: [email protected]


If you have booked your experience via an official British Grand Prix Hospitality reseller, please speak to your booking agent for travel arrangements.

By Helicopter

Skip the traffic entirely and fly directly to Silverstone. 

Helicopter bookings include complimentary onward transport to your hospitality space, making it one of the most seamless ways to arrive on the day.

Book your helicopter transfer with our official partner, Air Charter Service here.

Before you visit

Important information

Everything you need, right at your fingertips. Download the Silverstone Event App ahead of the weekend to stay fully up to speed on the go. Access the latest timetable, explore the interactive map, find your way around with ease, share plans with friends, and keep up with all the latest event updates.

  • Your tickets

    All tickets for the British Grand Prix are digital and must be presented via the Silverstone Tickets App on your mobile device.

    Your ticket will be required for entry to the circuit, Inner Track, and your hospitality area, so please ensure it is downloaded and ready ahead of your arrival.

    For further guidance on using the app, click here.

  • Accessibility

    We are committed to providing a high standard of accessible services and facilities for all guests and continually strive to enhance the Silverstone experience.

    We recognise that not all disabilities are visible, and our staff understand that individuals wearing a Sunflower Lanyard may require extra assistance or support during their visit.

    Should you have any accessibility or ticketing queries, please contact our dedicated Accessibility Team at [email protected], who will be pleased to assist.

  • Opening times

    Hospitality areas open at 08:30 on Friday and Saturday, and at 08:00 on Sunday.

    Guests are welcome to enter the circuit ahead of these times; however, hospitality access will be available only from the times listed above.

    Circuit opening times (subject to change by Silverstone Circuits Ltd) are 07:00 on Friday and Saturday, and 06:00 on Sunday.

    Please note that internal shuttle services to hospitality areas will commence 15 minutes prior to opening each day.

  • Dress code

    A smart casual dress code is observed across all Silverstone Hospitality areas, offering a balance of comfort and refinement.

    Jeans are permitted, provided they are presented in a clean, smart condition (no rips, tears, or bleaching). Tailored shorts may be worn in warmer weather, and team merchandise is welcome.

    Footwear should be clean and appropriate for outdoor conditions, as some car parks are located on grass. Smart trainers are acceptable.

  • What not to bring

    Guests are kindly reminded that certain items are not permitted within the circuit. These include bags over 20 litre capacity, weapons, narcotics, bicycles, e-bikes or scooters, as well as any promotional, commercial, or advertising materials such as banners, signs, or brochures. Please note, luggage cannot be stored at the circuit. Click for a full list of prohibited items.

    Due to loud noise levels and large crowds, Silverstone is not a suitable environment for animals. Pets are therefore not permitted, with the exception of registered assistance dogs.

    If you plan to attend with an assistance dog or require any additional support, please contact [email protected] in advance and our team will be happy to assist.

  • Need a hand?

    For any other questions ahead of your visit, our hospitality customer services team is on hand to help. Contact us here.

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