A Show-Stopping Celebration of 75 Years of Formula 1
Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of Formula 1 history! This summer’s Silverstone Festival, running from 22–24 August 2025, will pull out all the stops to mark the 75th anniversary of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with The World Champions Collection – the most complete line-up of title-winning F1 cars ever assembled.
From the roar of classic engines to the thrill of modern hybrid beasts, Silverstone – the birthplace of F1 – will be transformed into a living timeline of the sport’s greatest icons.
The World Champions Collection – Motorsport Royalty on Display
For the first time ever, every F1 World Champion will be represented by one of their actual race cars, all brought together at the very circuit that launched the World Championship in 1950. That’s 34 iconic drivers. 34 legendary cars. One epic tribute.
A Proud British Legacy
From Mike Hawthorn’s Ferrari 246 – the last front-engined F1 title winner – to Lewis Hamilton’s record-breaking Mercedes, British champions are front and centre. You’ll see:
Graham Hill’s “Old Faithful” BRM, flown in from the U.S.
Jim Clark’s game-changing Lotus 25
John Surtees’s MV Agusta motorcycle – marking his unique title on two and four wheels
Sir Jackie Stewart’s 1973 Tyrrell
Jenson Button’s fairytale Brawn GP car from 2009
Plus iconic machines driven by Mansell, Hunt, Damon Hill, and more – many still to be revealed!
A Global Grid of Champions
From Argentina’s Juan Manuel Fangio to the Netherlands’ Max Verstappen, the collection spans 15 nations, each car telling its own story of grit, glory, and speed.
Innovation in Motion: 75 Years of F1 Evolution
Prepare to journey through seven decades of cutting-edge technology. From the Alfa Romeo 158 that started it all, to the turbocharged titans of the ’80s, and the hybrid heroes of today, each car showcases a leap in engineering excellence.
Williams Racing – Hometown Heroes
Oxfordshire’s own Williams Racing will display five title-winning cars, including:
FW14B (1992) – Nigel Mansell’s dominant machine
FW18 (1996) – Damon Hill’s Championship winner
FW19 (1997) – Jacques Villeneuve’s triumph
“Silverstone is part of our DNA,” says Jonathan Kennard of Williams Heritage. “This Festival honours not just the past, but the passion that drives our future.”
Racing Action: From GT Monsters to Touring Legends
Silverstone’s famous Grand Prix circuit will come alive with 20 retro races, covering everything from classic F1 to thunderous GTs and touring car brawls. Highlights include:
- Putting you at the centre of the action, you can explore both the National and International Paddocks all weekend at Silverstone Festival. There’s nowhere else quite like it.Track action over the three days includes
- MRL GT3 LEGENDS: For GT3 cars homologated between 2006 and 2012 up to a 2015 specification. This grid is NEW to the Festival race schedule for 2025
- MASTERS GROUP C: Group C sportscars are back on the Silverstone Festival bill in 2025! They’ll be racing into the sunset at this summer’s event.
- MASTERS RACING LEGENDS: The ultimate competition for Formula One cars of a golden age featuring 3-litre engined cars from ’66 to ’85
DEREK BELL TROPHY FOR F2/5000: An eclectic mix of powerful single seater racing cars from the late 1960s, 1970s and 1980s in a fitting tribute to the Silverstone Formula Libre races of the period.
HISTORIC TOURING CARS: The Adrian Flux Trophy for the MRL Historic Touring Car Challenge covers the period that touring cars raced in the British and European Car Championships, from the Group 1 and 1 ½ era from the Gerry Marshall Trophy up to the Group A’s of the early ‘90s
INTERNATIONAL TROPHY: A mini-endurance race for pre-1966 GT cars. Gripping race length battles are sure to guarantee fantastic memories and thrilling action
MASTERS GT TROPHY: Catering for a wide variety of exciting GT cars that were eligible to enter GT4 race series as well as one-make CUP, Trophy and Challenge series from 2007-2018 inclusive
MASTERS ENDURANCE LEGENDS: Catering for all cars that were eligible to enter the major endurance racing events from 1995 – 2012 inclusive
HGPCA PRE’66 GRAND PRIX CARS: The early (pre ’66) Grand Prix Cars spanning the era of front and rear engine cars.
TRANSATLANTIC PRE’66 TOURING CARS: Mass production saloons will contest the Transatlantic Trophy for Pre ’66 Touring Cars. The mighty Mini takes on V8 Yank tanks with David vs Goliath style battles
PRE ’61 SPORTS RACERS: A series for pre-‘56 sports-racers and ‘proper’ sports-racing cars built before ’61, racing for the MRL Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy & Stirling Moss Trophy
MASTERS SPORTS CAR LEGENDS: A series for Le Mans-style sports cars and Group 4 period cars from ’62 to ’74
PRE ’63 GT CARS: Recreating the classic era of the early ’60s with a race to contest the Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy; the oldest trophy in the world
- HISTORIC FORMULA JUNIOR: A race for the single-seaters powered by a 1.0/1-litre production engine, introduced in ‘58 as an affordable stepping-stone for young drivers with sights on Formula One
Plus, a huge 60+ car grid in the 500cc Formula 3 tribute race, honouring the same class that supported the 1950 British GP.
Honouring Andy Rouse – Touring Car Titan
This year’s Festival pays tribute to BTCC legend Andy Rouse, who won four titles across four different cars – a record that still stands.
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of his final title with a race dedicated to the Ford Sierra RS500, with Rouse himself presenting trophies and a special award to the top finisher.
And if that’s not enough? His final Sierra RS Cosworth is going under the hammer – a rare time-warp machine expected to fetch up to £300,000.
Beyond the Track: Music, Food, and Family Fun
Silverstone Festival is so much more than motorsport. Here’s what else is in store:
Live Music All Weekend
Natasha Bedingfield
Craig David presents TS5
Ministry of Sound Classical
Foodie Fest with Clarkson’s Farm
Diddly Squat Farm Shop pop-up with Hawkstone beer on tap
Meet the cast from Clarkson’s Farm
Live demos on the Silverstone Kitchen stage with winners from The Great British Bake Off and MasterChef
Masterclasses with the Diddly crew in the Tasting Tent
Family Fun for All Ages
Fairground rides
Stunt shows
Free admission for kids under 15
Access to both paddocks included with every ticket
Book Early for the Best Deals
A wide range of ticket options are available now, including:
2-for-1 car club packages
Camping
VIP hospitality
Behind-the-scenes brewery tours
Don’t Miss the Celebration of a Motorsport Lifetime
Whether you’re a lifelong F1 fan, a classic car enthusiast, or just looking for an epic summer weekend with the family, Silverstone Festival 2025 promises speed, spectacle, and unforgettable memories.
Visit silverstone.co.uk/festival for full details and ticket bookings.
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