Who's going to Silverstone this year?

[LucyP]

Piginapoke said:

I’m there on Sunday, schedule looks a bit thin

Masters Historic Racing has now replaced the Porsche race.

In 2019, which was the last normal year, there was a 40 minute F3 race, starting at 10, a 45 minute F2 race, the 30 minute Porsche race, and then the F1 race.

This year there is a 1 hour 5 minute F2 race, starting at 10:40 (to allow extra time to get in because of the Covid requirements), a 15 minute historic cars demonstration, the 35 minute Masters race, and then the F1 race, so the track time is exactly the same.

[Teddy Lop]

Norfolkit said:

Teddy Lop said:

whirlybird said:

mattyn1 said:

The app does not work for me and won’t work for “some weeks”….. so I am hoping my printout showing my jabs is good enough.

My old tablet wont accept app either, but you can ask for a paper confirmation of your jab status via the UK.gov website, it that doesn't work, then sod it I'll sell both my tickets + parking slots.

Be aware that for the app, the covid pass is valid for 48 hours once activated - seems funking absurd as you've either had the stinking jabs or you havent - but I'd closely check any other form of "pass" issued.

But it's a rolling 48 hours isn't it, mine appears to be anyway, dates change every day.

Ahh, right you are, ignore the idiot everyone.

[Teddy Lop]

pablo said:

durbster said:

pablo said:

There is no way I’m walking a seven year old from Copse, via Wellington Straight, to Stowe…. And back.

Err, why? It's only 2-3 miles at most.

It should be a fun day out, not a route match round an old airfield. From the map I saw, you can’t use the Hangar Straight bridge during F1 weekend (but you can for every other event?) so it’s all via the outer perimeter roads where the only view is the back of a grandstand or pick your way through the general admission terraces. So Copse (Family zone - aka shops) to Stowe (sports zone) then back to copse, over the old Pits straight bridge to the infield, through the melee over the Wellington straight bridge to the “entertainment” zone…. I get it if your children are car mad they will be happy just being there, as we are when dad took us thirty years ago, and yes, under 10s are free but the why charge me £99 to wander round all day.

At a guess it’s closer to six miles, I just don’t get why access is so poor and everything so spread out. Two weeks later at the classic event, there will be loads more activities and things to interest kids, shuttle buses, greater freedom on the infield…. but no Hamilton.

I just don’t get why they claim to be family friendly when it’s anything but. Knowing she loves Prescott and Shelsley Walsh makes me happy though, cheap, friendly, free seating, no £10 dog burgers or tat shops, max 1kms of walking, oh and faster cars

Our routine for Friday would start with a meandering loop of the circuit, stopping to experience the cars from various vantage points and grandstands and generally taking it all in, then look at some of the razmataz before the hoards arrive. It's not much of a slog that way.

May or may not this year as probably won't be there till Friday anyway, despite hating the current situation I'm also not excited to be back out somewhere big, it doesn't feel special.

[Terminator X]

So I still cannot download or even find a link for my E-Tickets. Many emails to Silverstone not helping. Does anyone have a phone number for them as I can't see any numbers at all on their website?

TX.

[durbster]

Terminator X said:

So I still cannot download or even find a link for my E-Tickets. Many emails to Silverstone not helping. Does anyone have a phone number for them as I can't see any numbers at all on their website?

TX.

Have you tried turning ad-blockers off? I use the Brave browser and the link wasn't there for me until I turned the shields off.

[mattyn1]

Terminator X said:

So I still cannot download or even find a link for my E-Tickets. Many emails to Silverstone not helping. Does anyone have a phone number for them as I can't see any numbers at all on their website?

TX.

I didn’t think it was logical either, and one link to mine I have simply fails with some syntax error or whapity.

Have you had emails from them? Like the one 29 Jun “All you need to know”?

[Planet Claire]

durbster said:

Terminator X said:

So I still cannot download or even find a link for my E-Tickets. Many emails to Silverstone not helping. Does anyone have a phone number for them as I can't see any numbers at all on their website?

TX.

Have you tried turning ad-blockers off? I use the Brave browser and the link wasn't there for me until I turned the shields off.

I have Brave on my phone and encountered problems but when I logged onto my laptop and was using Edge I was able to see the link to download the tickets.

[paulguitar]

Yes, I was able to download my ticket by using Opera instead of Chrome, perhaps try using some different browsers?

[Terminator X]

paulguitar said:

Yes, I was able to download my ticket by using Opera instead of Chrome, perhaps try using some different browsers?

I use chrome so yes will try another.

TX.

[anonymous-user]

You should enjoy the Masters historic race, it's for the fire breathing GT cars like the Cobra Daytona etc.

They usually are cracking races.

[CallMeLegend]

Quick question.

Looking at taking our camping trolley, to hold camping chairs, drinks, food and waterproofs etc. Will they have an issue with a trolley?

[WelshPetrolhead]

CallMeLegend said:

Quick question.

Looking at taking our camping trolley, to hold camping chairs, drinks, food and waterproofs etc. Will they have an issue with a trolley?

PROHIBITED ITEMS AT THE VENUE
Bags over 20 litre capacity, Glass bottles and glass containers, BBQs, Restricted and illegal substances, Offensive weapons, Items that are deemed dangerous, offensive or unsuitable, Drones or remote-controlled aircraft, Step ladders or any similar item which may obstruct another attendees' view, Lasers, Fireworks / pyrotechnics, Any items which might be subject to ambush marketing, Smoke canisters, Tents and shelters, Four-wheeled carry carts (doesn’t include those used to carry children, but must be empty at the gate, Powered scooters (excluding disability scooters) / hover boards, Electric cycles, Sun parasols, Excessive alcohol, although you will be permitted to bring a reasonable amount into the Venue for personal consumption & No animals (excluding Assistance Dogs).

https://www.silverstone.co.uk/events/formula-1-bri...

[Thundersports]

jsf said:

You should enjoy the Masters historic race, it's for the fire breathing GT cars like the Cobra Daytona etc.

They usually are cracking races.

Agree a treat for the spectators to see some real cars racing.

[LukeBrown66]

Lol, will likely be far more interesting than the stuff you are paying 300 quid for,

I am moving to the area the week beforehand, Thank God before the races, I would never dream of going there, but thankfully will be all done by then and can tune out the drivel

[anonymous-user]

mattyn1 said:

Was just tinkering with hotels etc for Silverstone. Even easyHotel in Milton Keynes for a Double Room with Window £550 for 3 nights Thurs-Sun.

I only paid £155 for them when I booked last year! But this mark up is small compared to Premier Inn etc, who were quoting £1500. Bonkers.

Luckily my family like to faff - I might have mentioned this before. There were more of us going originally, some changed their minds and I had to get a refund from Silverstone for some tickets. Seems I forgot to cancel one of the rooms!

So before I cancel the room, can it assist anyone? PM me. Probably have a few days, but I will cancel it on Sunday.

Have you tried Airbnb? Price gouging may be as bad though. Friends of ours were going to put their long boat on there but didn’t bother in the end. Would have made an interesting alternative!

[mattyn1]

Roman Rhodes said:

Have you tried Airbnb? Price gouging may be as bad though. Friends of ours were going to put their long boat on there but didn’t bother in the end. Would have made an interesting alternative!

No - have not considered that. I now am wondering what the ethical stance is on me booking a room through booking or hotels, then "sub-letting" via AirBnB. It does not sit right with me, though "advertising" here is probably similar!

I was genuine when I booked all the rooms. You know what it is like when you organise stuff - others don't quite understand the impact of saying - yeah I'll go. Partly my fault for being the conduit I suppose.

The room is still up for grabs. I don't want to make money out of it, I will simply cancel Sunday night if no-one messages me. Looking at the website though, it is really really basic!! has a window though, which is nice.

[bladimirransi]

Finally jumped the gun and bought the tickets. Full weekend on the Woodcote B grandstand.

Going alone on Friday so if anyone else is on their own and wants to say hi and chat a bit about F1 and cars overall with a dominican, happy to do so!

[Teddy Lop]

LukeBrown66 said:

Lol, will likely be far more interesting than the stuff you are paying 300 quid for,

I am moving to the area the week beforehand, Thank God before the races, I would never dream of going there, but thankfully will be all done by then and can tune out the drivel

I know you're only trolling or whatevs, but genuinely if you have such contempt for F1 how is it you find yourself on page 11 of the going to Silverstone thread?

I mean I care not a jot for football and despite our teams triumphant march I'm not even aware of what day the finals on or what the score was the other night. So long as the fkers don't split the video screens at Silverstone like they did the other year, it's a world I'm happily ignorant of.

[CallMeLegend]

WelshPetrolhead said:

CallMeLegend said:

Quick question.

Looking at taking our camping trolley, to hold camping chairs, drinks, food and waterproofs etc. Will they have an issue with a trolley?

PROHIBITED ITEMS AT THE VENUE
Bags over 20 litre capacity, Glass bottles and glass containers, BBQs, Restricted and illegal substances, Offensive weapons, Items that are deemed dangerous, offensive or unsuitable, Drones or remote-controlled aircraft, Step ladders or any similar item which may obstruct another attendees' view, Lasers, Fireworks / pyrotechnics, Any items which might be subject to ambush marketing, Smoke canisters, Tents and shelters, Four-wheeled carry carts (doesn’t include those used to carry children, but must be empty at the gate, Powered scooters (excluding disability scooters) / hover boards, Electric cycles, Sun parasols, Excessive alcohol, although you will be permitted to bring a reasonable amount into the Venue for personal consumption & No animals (excluding Assistance Dogs).

https://www.silverstone.co.uk/events/formula-1-bri...

Thanks. Looks like no go then.

[Planet Claire]

Ticket holders should have received the email that includes this checklist for attendance. For me, the main point is to take photo ID.