Silverstone Circuit Corner Names Explained

From Maggotts and Becketts to Luffield and Aintree

The British Grand Prix has been held continuously at Silverstone Circuit since 1987, and over the years, the track's corners have become iconic in their own right. Each corner has a unique name, often derived from the surrounding landscape or historical events.

Maggotts and Becketts

Maggotts and Becketts are two of the most famous corners on the Silverstone Circuit. Maggotts is a high-speed right-hander, while Becketts is a fast left-hander. The two corners are separated by a short straight, and drivers often take them flat out.

Chapel

Chapel is a right-hander that leads onto the Hangar Straight. The corner is named after the chapel that once stood adjacent to the track. The chapel was destroyed during World War II, but its ruins can still be seen today.

Stowe

Stowe is a high-speed left-hander that leads onto the Wellington Straight. The corner is named after the Stowe School, which is located nearby.

Vale

Vale is a right-hander that leads onto the Club Straight. The corner is named after the Vale of Aylesbury, which is a region of Buckinghamshire.

Club

Club is a left-hander that leads onto the start-finish straight. The corner is named after the Royal Automobile Club, which owned the Silverstone Circuit until 1974.