Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix Hospitality

Sprint Race Lounge 
Information Guide

03 – 05 JULY 2026 FORMULA 1 PIRELLI BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2026
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Getting you ready

SPRINT RACE LOUNGE INFORMATION GUIDE

Experience the Sprint Qualifying and Sprint Race in style. Begin Friday in Ignition Club on the buzzing outdoor terrace with views of six iconic corners as the cars zigzag through at speed. An endless buffet of casual British classics, unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks, plus race-day insight from Josh Denzel, Becky Evans and motorsport insiders. Throw in live music, and non-stop entertainment.

On Saturday, head to the sophisticated Fusion Lounge a spacious outdoor terrace and exclusive covered grandstand seating. Gourmet fusion cuisine from live chef stations, free-flowing Moët & Chandon Champagne and lively entertainment from F1® legends and celebrity compères await. Then keep the party going with exclusive access to the Octane Terrace afterparty on Saturday evening.

 

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Getting here

Plan your travel ahead of your visit

Travel guide 

YOUR WEEKEND SCHEDULE

FRIDAY AT IGNITION CLUB

08:30   Ignition Club Opens


08:30   Breakfast Served


11:00   Bar Opens


12:00   Lunch Served


12:30   Formula 1 Practice


15:45   Afternoon Tea Served


16:30   Formula 1 Sprint Qualifying


17:30   Last Orders


18:00   Bar Closes


18:30   Ignition Club Closes

SATURDAY AT FUSION LOUNGE

08:30   Fusion Lounge Opens


08:30   Breakfast Served


11:00   Bar Opens


12:00   Lunch Served


12:00   Formula 1 Sprint Race


15:45   Afternoon Tea Served


16:00   Formula 1 Qualifying


17:00   Last Orders


17:30   Bar Closes


18:00   Fusion Lounge Closes

 

All timings are subject to change 

Sprint Race Alfresco

Your Weekend Menu

From seasonal dishes and generous all-day buffet packed with best-of-British flavours, you'll enjoy a different menu each day.

Menus coming soon.

Fusion Lounge seasonal menu dishes

TRAVEL AND PARKING

By Car
Parking

Your car park: Car Park 26 (Red 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 26 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 red 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 red route signage.

From the M40

Exit at Junction 10 and head towards Northampton (A43). Travel past the Silverstone exit, then at the Towcester roundabout (look for the BP, Travelodge, and Starbucks), take the fourth exit to double back. Approximately one mile later, take the A413 towards Buckingham and Whittlebury and follow red route signage.

Once through the village of Whittlebury, the hospitality entrance will be on your right, marked with large blue flags.

Important: Road Access Cut-Off

There is no access to the Red 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.    At Gate 6: Head towards the flags and welcome arch and make your way to the Gate 6 Hospitality Welcome Centre. Your tickets will be checked and bags searched on entry. Please have your tickets ready to display on your Silverstone Tickets app.
3.    Once through the Welcome Centre, proceed to Copse Tunnel. On the other side, make your way to Copse Runway.

Find your hospitality space    

Take the shuttle bus from the Copse Runway Hospitality Bus Stop to your allocated hospitality space that day. Stewards will be on hand to assist.

 

If you have any questions before the event, please contact us at [email protected].

Still need to arrange parking? Log into your account and reserve your parking in advance.  
 

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

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. 

To arrange your coach parking, please book this via your online account.
 

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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. 

Chauffeur Passes are only available to guests whose hospitality package includes a car pass. When purchasing a Chauffeur Pass, please ensure you have also requested your car pass online by 15 June.


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 Turweston Hospitality Park & Ride
Your departure point: Turweston Aerodrome Park and Ride

If you have booked to arrive via the Hospitality Turweston Park and Ride service, please follow the instructions below. 

Do not follow GPS to the circuit - your journey begins at Turweston Aerodrome, from where a shuttle will take you directly to your hospitality space.

Getting to Turweston P&R

From Junction 10 of the M40, follow the A43 towards Brackley. From there, follow event traffic signage for Park and Ride - Turweston Aerodrome. On arrival, stewards will direct you to your parking space.

On Arrival at Turweston

1.    Once parked, make your way to the Hospitality Welcome Centre

2.    Your tickets will be checked and bags searched on entry. Please have your tickets ready to display on your Silverstone Tickets App

3.    Once through all checks, you will be boarded onto a shuttle which will take you directly to your hospitality space at the circuit

Your Return Journey

When you are ready to leave the circuit, board the shuttle marked Turweston located outside your hospitality space. This will return you directly to Turweston Aerodrome Park and Ride.

P&R ScheduleThursday 2 JulyFriday 3 JulySaturday 4 JulySunday 5 July
Inbound service begins10:0006:3006:3005:30
Circuit Gates Open11:0007:0007:0006:00
Inbound service ends18:0014:0014:0014:00
Return service begins17:0017:0017:0016:30
Final return shuttle 23:0023:0023:0022:30

Still need to arrange Park and Ride? Log into your account and reserve this service in advance.  
 

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

By Park and Ride or Public Shuttle
Arriving via Park and Ride or Public Shuttle

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

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 into the circuit bus hub. On arrival, make your way to the Hospitality Shuttle flag in Car Park 49, where you will go through a security check before boarding an internal shuttle to your hospitality space. Please have your tickets ready to show.

 

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

By Taxi
Arriving by Taxi 

Your drop-off point: Car Park 26 (Red Route) 

If you are planning to arrive by taxi, please request your Taxi Access Pass in advance via your online booking account. One pass is required per taxi. 

If you require accessibility assistance, please contact the hospitality team on [email protected].

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 ask your driver to follow the red route on traffic signage. Drop-off will take place within Car Park 26, where stewards will direct your vehicle to the correct location. 

On Arrival

Once your taxi has dropped you off in Car Park 26, make your way to the Gate 6 Hospitality Welcome Centre, where your ticket will be scanned and bags searched on entry. Please have your tickets ready to display on your app.

Important: Return Journey Information

If you have booked a return taxi: 

All return taxis must be booked in advance and drivers must be on-site before 15:00, regardless of when you plan to leave. This is due to the one-way traffic system in place at Silverstone during the event. After 15:00, the red route becomes an exit road only and no vehicles will be permitted to enter. 

If you have not booked a return taxi: 

If you are not wanting to pre book a return taxi or your return taxi is not on-site by 15:00, you must travel via Towcester Racecourse Park and Ride, where you can arrange onward transport. 

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

2. Board an internal shuttle bus to Car Park 49 

3. From Car Park 49, make your way to the Towcester shuttle boarding point 

4. The shuttle will take you to Towcester Racecourse Park and Ride, where you can arrange onward transport 

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

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.

    For any further enquiries, please contact [email protected].

  • 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 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.

British Grand Prix 2026

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