Who's going to Silverstone this year?

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Afternoon all.


I'm mulling over taking a trip to the GP this year, and I bet a few on here are too.

Anyone already bought tickets or considering it?

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Anyone?


I've just booked an Air BnB for Friday and Saturday night. Not sure how things will be by July, I am hoping I will either be back at work (cruise ships) or able to get back to NYC to be with Mrs. Guitar, but the air BnB is cancellable until the 15th of July, so nothing to lose by booking. if I go I think I will go for a 'Vale' grandstand seat which is £295.

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LukeBrown66 said:

I am truly staggered by how much money people re prepared to pay to see an F1 race, it genuinely amazes me.

I know, it's crazy, isn't it!?


I think if it all goes ahead as 'normal' this year though, it will be well worth it. I can imagine it being a spectacular place to be for the weekend, people will be delirious to be able to just have their freedom and a great weekend away.

I've never added up the money I've spent on going to GP weekends, but I suspect it would be enough to get me a very decent car...

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resolve10 said:

I've booked Silverstone and it'll be my first ever live race. Initially tried to do it as cheaply as possible, but then realised I really didn't fancy the general admission queues from 0600 so decided to bite the bullet and upgrade to a grandstand ticket. The difference between GA and grandstand isn't too steep, but children go free with GA so by the time I'd paid for the daughters seat the overall cost was pretty outrageous by the end.

I think we'll only do Silverstone once, in future seasons when all restrictions are lifted we'd prefer to go to some races abroad and get something out of the trip other than the F1 itself. Added bonus being the tickets seem more reasonably priced at other circuits! I really fancy Baku for some reason.

That's a really wise decision to get grandstand seats. You're free to view from any of them on Friday and Saturday, and then for the race, you can show up a few minutes before the start to take your seat, which really does remove a vast amount of stress.

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Dan_1981 said:

For the price being charged these days I just don't see the value in Silverstone, I don't even think it's one of the best places for spectators.

I agree, it is not particularly good value, but it's likely to be the only option we have for a while yet. It's possible to make a case that it is not terrible value if you attend on all 3 days.

I've also done quite a few weekends at Spa, Monza, Barcelona, France, etc. They all have their pros and cons, but I'd say the overall Silverstone experience is pretty good. The circuit itself is a very good one, much better than Catalunya or Magny Cours, although it's disappointing that most of the viewing areas are a long way from the track. I do think Silverstone has a great atmosphere though when filled with F1 fanatics.

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LukeBrown66 said:

I have no issue with repeating myself, I simply read a bit more and find it yet more staggering lol! I couldn't care less what people think, it is a forum for peoples opinions, so you have to expect on this page a huge swath of fandom, but also the naysayers, I am one of those.

I love a lot of things about F1, but attending races is something I only did very briefly, and even then only qualifying as the sheer expense of attending races was the same cost as a holiday, not quite the same as standing on aggregate for 8 hours watching some drab identikit formula racing and a single make thing, a few air displays (having lived near Scampton this was also drab sorry) queueing for hours, insane food and drink prices meaning I had to drag it all around with me, annoying people everywhere, no atmosphere (I was there in the good times aswell)

To be fair the best bit was people watching, the matching clothing couples, and the awful attire people wore, the wannabe drivers the people trying to get on telly, the drivel coming out of peoples mouths, the incessant cheering every time anyone British drove past even on an in lap.

I guess as I say I am built differently to the majority, I feel for them I really do, but I guess someone has to make money out of this, and that means someone has to hand a bunch of it over.

I get the impression that F1 isn't really for you, Luke.

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Piginapoke said:

They were the days. Remember seeing Mansell in race in 1988 with the passive FW12- great fun

I was there that day, arrived in a helicopter, and sat at Stowe. Rained hard all day, brilliant drive from Nigel.

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Piginapoke said:

I was at Stowe! Came in a Metro, not a helicopter

My dad paid...

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Booked my ticket today, I am going to be watching from the Vale grandstand, hopefully will have a good view of the exit of Stowe and the entry into Club. Also got a great deal on an Airbnb about 9 miles south of the circuit.

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durbster said:

Has anyone received their e-tickets yet? Last correspondence I had said they were sending the e-tickets in the first week of June but I've had nothing yet.

I've had nothing as yet.

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SpudLink said:

Do we know what time the support events start on Friday?
I’m normally keen to arrive very in order to avoid the rush. However, with qualifying on Friday evening, it could be a very long day.

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Just had an email from Silverstone:


Hi Paul,

Following today’s announcement that the easing of lockdown restrictions will be delayed by four weeks, we’d like to reassure you that we remain confident that fans will be back at Silverstone for the 2021 Formula 1 British Grand Prix in July.

Our ongoing discussions with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, as well as Public Health England, are positive. We will communicate the full details with you once we have them.

In the meantime, the countdown has begun, and we will continue to send out details of how you can download your e-tickets this week so please keep an eye on your inbox.

We hope you’re enjoying this summer weather and look forward to seeing you in July.

Team Silverstone

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Planet Claire said:

I've logged into my account. I can see my booking but no ability to download the e-tickets yet.

Same for me.

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DangerDoom said:

GA tickets or one of the grandstands?

Grandstand in my case.

Actually looks like I will be back at work in the USA, so will probably need to sell my ticket.

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Hope I am not breaking any rules here, but I am selling my Vale grandstand 3-day ticket if anyone is looking for one. It's listed here on PH in the miscellaneous section.

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dotty said:

Thanks , I believe that it only one ticket. Unless there’s another post.

Yes, that was me. It sold on the bay of the E yesterday. I took a quick sale at cost price, I think I probably could have made more but there was a solid offer from someone who paid immediately, so all good. I am gutted I am not going to be attending.

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Planet Claire said:

paulguitar said:

I am gutted I am not going to be attending.

But does that mean you'll be seeing Reginald instead?

It's hopefully a step in that direction, yes.

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Planet Claire said:

paulguitar said:

It's hopefully a step in that direction, yes.

I think I would sell my ticket if I got to meet Reginald in the flesh

Haha, you have excellent priorities.

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

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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

And yet you still can't stop posting here.

Why do you do this, seriously?