Posted 19 June 2012 - 15:16. hello, like a few people here, this years Silverstone 2012 grand prix will be my first. Want to go again and thinking GA this time but we have a 2 hour drive to the circuit so as youd appreciate its an early start for my son. The more expensive you choose, the better your seat will be in that specific grandstand. Yes. Will the areas I'm able to watch from (including Luffield Terrace) have seats or will I need to plan ahead with camping chairs? They may be slightly higher due to inflation. when do weekend general admission and camping tickets usually sell out? Seating view photos from seats at Silverstone Circuit, section General Admission. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I dont think I can afford the Saturday or Sunday tickets but Friday seems doable. Free fully insured shipment 100% Ticket guarantee No hidden costs Travel packages Tickets VIP Tickets Any comments from no problem to you must be joking are welcome! . Thank you, Hi Julie, If youre looking for an undercover Grandstand in the Silver band Id recommend Copse. Any help appreciated. Im thinking of getting general admission tickets for practise session on the Friday (2018) for my fiance. Combine adrenaline-filled trackside views with private viewing terraces and delicious food and drink options for an unforgettable weekend in one of our exclusive hospitality areas. Silverstone radio is also a good listen on race day, the PA is average at best. Hi. Or doing the park and ride option? Club A is one of the most popular stands due to its views of the start finish straight some of the pit garages and the podium. Whats the best option for parking? Try BookF1 for tickets here. Id always recommend booking a Grandstand if you can afford the extra cost. To make sure the fantastic Grand Prix in Silverstone doesn't pass you by, sign up for the Global-Tickets Early Bird Service: just provide some contact details, and Global-Tickets will contact you once the Silverstone tickets are available. The cheapest package for the three-day race weekend was general admission (GA), priced at 279. Events & Tickets. Hi Sue, Discounted grandstand child tickets are available for children up to 15. What do I get with that? Resale of tickets is not permitted in our T&Cs. No need to get there very early. British Grand Prix Tickets. We got there at 6am managed to stake out a position at the front in the concrete area at luffield (which btw I would recommend as a place to watch as the drs Zone has been on the preceding straight last two years, saw lots of overtaking) Secure, tracked delivery. Saturday there are ticket attendants on the grandstand gates- they just check you have any grandstand ticket each time you go into virtually any grandstand. and you're directly opposite one of the big screens for coverage of the bits you can't see from your seat. Formula 1 Aramco British Grand Prix. Any parking advice would be very useful, we are staying in a hotel 30 minutes from the venue. Please contact us if you would like to use our content. Also, can anyone suggest any campsites for a camper van too please? Package definition [General Admission Sunday] - Silverstone Circuit. Grandstand tickets are available in a broad price range and offer the flexibility of a reserved seat and the freedom to move around the circuit. Book a Cheap Campsite (Dadford Road is our option because its cheap and very close the circuit and has proper toilets and showers) and GA allows free roaming throughout the 3 days including Grandstand Access on Friday. We urge our fans to purchase tickets directly from Silverstone only or our official hospitality partner. VIP & Hospitality points around the Silverstone circuit, Your guide to the British Formula 1 Grand Prix, https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/camping-at-british-grand-prix-silverstone, Competition WIN a George Russell Graphic T-shirt. Choosing the right chauffeur . If not Id recommend contacting your ticket reseller for more information. AnnieApple26 8 mo. This would be both of our first Grand Prixs and I want it to be great for him and to get the best seating. I dont pay to watch the TT races.! These tickets include access to a covered food and beverage area, parking, better toilet facilities and in some cases access to the inner track. To just get ticket updates on one or more Grand Prix you can set your preferences here. The first buses will depart for the circuit at 5:30am. Warm weather, cheap beer. have done general admittance, Stowe x 2, Pit straight A and Club. I would just recommend you leave more time than you think it will take!! This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Thanks. The area in Vale is good for General Admission tickets holders. EEK! 3-day General Admission 229 3-day Grandstand 319 - 689 3-day Hospitality 1250 - 3950 Prices above are approximate and don't include fees such as booking and delivery. The General Admission offer at Circuit Paul Ricard in France is decent, though youll end up covered in white dust and the weather is invariably really hot. All grandstand tickets include a reserved seat number for the day of the race but not Friday and Saturday. Soak up the best views in one of our reserved grandstands lets say Brooklands, Woodcoate and Silverstone 6 which out of these three do you recommend has the best view? Are there particular places that are better to watch from than others and, if so, which one should I go for? I know its a long way off but the UK visit (from Australia) is complex and needs to be built around the date of the race. With a general admission ticket you are free to walk the entire outside of the track and enjoy watching from every angle. Hi charlie, it was more about how I calculated this ranking. Its no longer possible for either general admission or general admission plus ticket holders to enter grandstands on Friday and Saturday. Is it just a practice day for the F1 cars or are there others out as well, any ideas on what time the track opens, if there is an area to meet the drivers for photos/autographs? News, stories and discussion from and about the world of Formula 1. Decided to only include the circuits that have old school General Admission, which the Gulf state races dont have. The British Grand Prix is definitely one of the most expensive to go to Malcolm so I do understand your frustration. Our F1 Silverstone tickets range from General Admission until premium grandstand seating (single or multi day). ago E-tickets available for some events. Adult ticket on the day 25 22.50 per adult in advance. Although it seems this year they have made some changes to the . By clicking submit you are accepting the terms of Silverstone's, Intelligent Money British GT Championship, Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, Monster Energy British Grand Prix MotoGP, Have the flexibility to move around some of the best viewing areas of the circuit Hamilton Straight (with a view of the Start/Finish line, formerly International Pits Straight), Stowe, Luffield, Becketts, Vale and Copse Corner, Choose from Friday, Saturday, Sunday or three-day weekend passes, Choose to attend on Friday, Saturday, Sunday or on all three days, Change your location throughout the day and make the most of all our viewing areas, A roving grandstand seat on Friday this means that you can take your pick of all the grandstand seats, if available, on Friday only. The cheaper bands have a more restrictive view. General admission Folding chair Books, magazines or similar. Its really a matter of what youd like to see heavy braking acceleration or overtaking at the end of the straight into Brooklands, Im thinking of buying my boyfriend tickets for his birthday. Having won in F3 at Silverstone last year, he has given us some of his . We were at Silverstone for gates opening and yet we were still 3 rows from the front! If you are lucky enough that budget isnt your highest priority then it makes sense to enjoy your British GP Formula 1 experience in one of the numerous VIP & Hospitality points around the Silverstone circuit. Its a big birthday next year, so Im thinking of getting him (well, us, I suppose!) Need help? He is GP & car obsessed. Saturday is still a busy day as its qualifying so will be close to capacity based on past years. . Kids 10 & under go free. The International straight also has great views of the start/finish and the pit garages. Theres nowhere else in the UK where you can see MotoGP bikes maxing it out on the tarmac. Hi, Ive read through all the comments and theyre all really helpful thank you. Theres more to it though than simply calling it a rip off. There arent any tickets for a reserved seat in multiple grandstands over the weekend, but in practice you can enjoy multiple grandstands on free to roam days (see below). Thanks, and really appreciate you sharing your expertise! I think for lots of fans this is a rare experience to actually be at the british GP but the same could be said for other sports i.e. They do not provide you with your own seat, just the right of entry to most parts of the circuit. Join your crew and get your team flags ready. We've being recommending the following ticket resellers for over 10 years now. I know this question has been asked but I just want to triple confirm before buying tickets: if I buy Grandstand N tickets, will this still enable me to walk around like you can with General Admission tickets please? Assuming you're talking about race day itself, people don't move around much in GA areas - they arrive early to claim the best viewing spots and then stay there. Those heading to more temperate climates can do without the latter. Hi, Im thinking of getting a 3 day GA ticket & going down from Cumbria with my aunty, taking my caravan. Thank you very much for that information, I think that confirms my attendance along with my son who will be excited to see this all for the very first time, thanks again for taking the time to reply. If you choose a General Admission ticket head for Stowe corner. Re: General admission viewing areas. Email * Mobile By clicking submit you are accepting the terms of Silverstone's privacy policy However, this map does show the best General Admission viewing areas. Your email address will not be published. Save 10% when you book in advance. Grand Prix Checklist: The Ultimate Packing List for F1 Spectators, F1 Confirms Record-Setting 24-Race Calendar for 2023, Enter Our Giveaway and Win 100 Towards Your Next Grand Prix, Watching F1 in Monaco Without a Ticket 7 Places you can Watch for Free, Las Vegas GP Completes American Trio, Riding Wave of F1 Popularity in US, Saturday Night Las Vegas Grand Prix Announced. For those that want to make the most of everything that the British . Benefit from member only extras and first look at events. Grandstand seats are only reserved on Sunday so if you have a grandstand ticket for Silverstone you are free to enter any grandstand on Friday and Saturday and general admission areas are there for a change of scenery on any day. Hi! Information will be released nearer the time of the event. I know it will only be a qualifying race but is it still worth it. Even Raceday, I get in for 7am ish. Checkout Bookf1.com to view prices and select Show Child Tickets in the left navigation. Edited by oldaudi on Sunday 7th July 20:58, Edited by oldaudi on Sunday 7th July 20:54. Can afford Friday hospitality package or a Sunday general admission ticket . Witness one of the biggest sporting events held in the UK and experience the thrill of Formula 1 in style with an official. General admission ticket holders can save money by buying a 3 day pass. I love the idea of the Friday- Sunday ticket as I think its worth it in terms of money. These range from cosy marquees with a hosted lunch and bar, all the way up to the ultimate VIP package, a British Grand Prix Paddock Club ticket. NEAREST TOILETS Option to book a reserved seat for all three days or Sunday only Choose an elevated view and take your pick from the best vantage points at the circuit. Tickets for general admission on the day of the race, Sunday 18 July, have already sold out. In peoples experience, are packages, including accommodation, transport to/from the venue, and some food, worth doing, or is it better to arrange the different elements yourself? I have some drivers lounge upgrades for the Friday bought in the Black Friday deal but need 2 more, is there a resale or returns availability without paying the 400 for the current upgrade.