The Heart of British Racing
Motorsport Valley
Where Cotswolds charm meets cutting-edge engineering. Discover the global epicentre of motorsport innovation, home to Formula 1 teams, Formula E pioneers, and world-class racing facilities.
8
F1 Teams
25k+
Engineers
4,500+
Companies
£16bn
Annual Value
World-Class Teams
The Powerhouses
From Formula 1 giants to electric racing pioneers, Motorsport Valley is home to the most innovative racing teams on the planet.
Enstone
The Enstone-based team combines French flair with British engineering, continuing a legacy from Benetton to Renault.
Milton Keynes
Four-time consecutive constructors' champions, Red Bull Racing is one of the most successful teams in modern Formula 1 history.
Silverstone
The iconic British brand returned to F1 with ambitious plans and a stunning new factory at Silverstone.
Brackley
Eight-time consecutive constructors' champions, Mercedes dominates modern F1 with cutting-edge engineering excellence.
Grove
A legendary constructor with nine constructors' championships, Williams remains an independent powerhouse of British motorsport.
Banbury
Global leader in powertrain development, specialising in high-performance and sustainable mobility solutions.
Bicester
Opened a strategic technology centre at Bicester Motion to tap into the local engineering talent while continuing core development at its headquarters in Hinwil, Switzerland.
Milton Keynes
Visa Cash App RB operates a dual-base strategy, maintaining its historical HQ in Italy, alongside a modern technical hub in Milton Keynes.
Banbury
Mahindra Racing champions the future of sustainable motorsport, pushing the boundaries of electric performance from their advanced technology hub.
Kidlington
Jaguar's official Formula E team, bringing British luxury and performance to electric racing.
Silverstone
A leading Formula E team championing sustainable mobility and clean energy racing technology.
Milton Keynes
Lola Yamaha ABT are leading the R&D of a bespoke electric powertrain in partnership with Yamaha, while trackside operations are managed by ABT Sportsline.
Banbury
A world-leading motorsport and advanced technology group, home to rally legends and Le Mans competitors.
The Home of British Motorsport
Silverstone Circuit
The home of British motorsport since 1948, Silverstone hosts the British Grand Prix and is the beating heart of Motorsport Valley.
- Location
- Silverstone, Northamptonshire
- Track length
- 5.891 km
- Corners
- 18
- Lap record
- 1:27.097 (Max Verstappen, 2020)
- Capacity
- 150,000+
- Heritage
- 78 years
Major events
- Formula 1 British Grand Prix
- MotoGP British Grand Prix
- World Endurance Championship
- British Superbikes
- Silverstone Classic
Facilities
- Silverstone Experience Museum
- Silverstone Technology Cluster
- Conference & Events Centre
- Driving Experiences
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Geographic Cluster
The Valley
All within 50 miles of Banbury, this remarkable cluster of motorsport excellence makes our region the undisputed centre of global racing technology.