Live Stream: 2025 Silverstone Festival celebrating 75 years of Formula 1
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Live stream of the 2025 Silverstone Festival celebrating 75 years of Formula 1 with World Champions Collection along an array of iconic historic race cars.
The Silverstone Festival opened its gates at 8:00am on Friday for three days of racing and entertainment, marking the 75th anniversary of Formula 1 at the circuit where the World Championship was born.
Central to the celebrations is the extraordinary World Champions Collection, a once-in-a-lifetime display bringing together cars raced by each of the 34 F1 World Champions, from Giuseppe Farina in 1950 to reigning champion Max Verstappen.
On Thursday evening, all 34 cars were assembled on the Silverstone grid in a dramatic curtain-raiser. The front row featured five icons representing 24 titles: the Alfa 158 driven by Farina and Juan Manuel Fangio, Verstappen’s Red Bull RB18, Jackie Stewart’s Tyrrell 006, Alain Prost’s McLaren MP4/2B, and Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes-AMG F1 W11.
Formula 1 champions in the spotlight
The showcase highlights Britain’s dominance in Formula 1, with ten champions from the UK celebrated. Cars on the second row included Graham Hill’s BRM P578, Nigel Mansell’s Williams FW14B, and Jim Clark’s Lotus 25 R4, alongside Michael Schumacher’s Benetton 191 and Fernando Alonso’s Renault R25. Other British champions represented include Jenson Button, Mike Hawthorn, Damon Hill, and James Hunt.
Tribute is also paid to John Surtees, the only man to win world titles on both two and four wheels, with one of his championship-winning MV Agusta motorcycles displayed alongside his first Surtees F1 car. Father-and-son champions are remembered too, with Graham and Damon Hill’s title-winning cars paired, as well as Keke and Nico Rosberg’s machines.
Event Director Nick Wigley summed up the occasion: “After all the excitement ahead of the Festival, it was just extraordinary to see all these incredible title winners from the past 75 years grouped together here on the grid at Silverstone. It is an unforgettable sight.”
The collection will be on display throughout the weekend in the International Paddock. On track, fans can enjoy 20 retro races on the Grand Prix circuit, anniversary car parades, stunt driving, and dragster burn-outs. Off track, family attractions include fairground rides, kids’ activities, a Foodie Fest with TV chefs, and three nights of live music featuring Natasha Bedingfield, Craig David presents TS5, and Ministry of Sound Classical.
Silverstone Festival runs all Bank Holiday weekend, celebrating motorsport’s past and present in fitting style.
WORLD CHAMPIONS COLLECTION 2025 SILVERSTONE FESTIVAL
1950 Giuseppe Farina (ITA) – Alfa Romeo 158
The Alfa Romeo 158/9 is arguably the most successful racing car in history. It won 47 of the 54 Grands Prix it entered and carried Giuseppe Farina to the very first FIA Formula One Drivers’ World Championship. A year later, it took Juan Manuel Fangio to his first title.
The Alfa Romeo 158/9 is arguably the most successful racing car in history. It won 47 of the 54 Grands Prix it entered and carried Giuseppe Farina to the very first FIA Formula One Drivers’ World Championship. A year later, it took Juan Manuel Fangio to his first title.
1951, 1954, 1955, 1956 and 1957 Juan Manuel Fangio (ARG) – Maserati 250F
The legendary Juan Manuel Fangio won the F1 title five times and still holds the record for most wins (24) from races entered (52). He claimed championships with Alfa Romeo, Mercedes, Lancia-Ferrari, and finally Maserati in 1957.
The legendary Juan Manuel Fangio won the F1 title five times and still holds the record for most wins (24) from races entered (52). He claimed championships with Alfa Romeo, Mercedes, Lancia-Ferrari, and finally Maserati in 1957.
1952 and 1953 Alberto Ascari (ITA) – Lancia D50
Ferrari holds the record for the most Drivers’ Championships, with 15 titles won by nine different drivers. Alberto Ascari was the first, winning in 1952 and 1953. Before his death in a sportscar testing accident, Ascari had amassed 13 wins from just 32 F1 races – fewer starts than any other World Champion. His final three GPs came in a Lancia D50.
Ferrari holds the record for the most Drivers’ Championships, with 15 titles won by nine different drivers. Alberto Ascari was the first, winning in 1952 and 1953. Before his death in a sportscar testing accident, Ascari had amassed 13 wins from just 32 F1 races – fewer starts than any other World Champion. His final three GPs came in a Lancia D50.
1958 Mike Hawthorn (GBR) – Ferrari 246 Dino
Mike Hawthorn made history in 1958 by becoming the first of ten British drivers to win the Drivers’ title. His scarlet Ferrari 246 Dino was the last front-engined car to win the F1 World Championship.
Mike Hawthorn made history in 1958 by becoming the first of ten British drivers to win the Drivers’ title. His scarlet Ferrari 246 Dino was the last front-engined car to win the F1 World Championship.
1959, 1960 and 1966 Sir Jack Brabham (AUS) – Brabham BT20
Sir Jack Brabham, a three-time champion, won his first two titles with Cooper and the third title in 1966 driving his own Brabham BT20. He remains the only driver to win the Drivers’ Championship in a car bearing his own name.
Sir Jack Brabham, a three-time champion, won his first two titles with Cooper and the third title in 1966 driving his own Brabham BT20. He remains the only driver to win the Drivers’ Championship in a car bearing his own name.
1961 Phil Hill (USA) – Ferrari 156
Affectionately dubbed the ‘sharknose,’ the Ferrari 156 that carried Phil Hill to become the first American F1 World Champion is one of the sport’s most iconic cars. All originals were scrapped so the car on show at Festival is a faithful replica.
Affectionately dubbed the ‘sharknose,’ the Ferrari 156 that carried Phil Hill to become the first American F1 World Champion is one of the sport’s most iconic cars. All originals were scrapped so the car on show at Festival is a faithful replica.
1962 and 1968 Graham Hill (GBR) – BRM P578*
Graham Hill won two titles – first in 1962 with BRM, becoming the first British driver to win in a British car, and again in 1968 with Lotus. On show is his 1962 title-winning car, lovingly named ‘Old Faithful.’
Graham Hill won two titles – first in 1962 with BRM, becoming the first British driver to win in a British car, and again in 1968 with Lotus. On show is his 1962 title-winning car, lovingly named ‘Old Faithful.’
1963 and 1965 Jim Clark (GBR) – Lotus 25 R4*
Jim Clark, still hailed as one of F1’s greatest drivers, won the title in 1963 and 1965, setting records for wins, poles, and fastest laps. The rightly revered Lotus 25 R4 saw him win seven Grands Prix in 1963.
Jim Clark, still hailed as one of F1’s greatest drivers, won the title in 1963 and 1965, setting records for wins, poles, and fastest laps. The rightly revered Lotus 25 R4 saw him win seven Grands Prix in 1963.
1964 John Surtees (GBR) – MV Agusta* and Surtees TS 7/01
John Surtees is the only person to win World Championships on both two and four wheels. He won the 1964 F1 title with Ferrari and seven motorcycle titles on MV Agusta bikes. He is represented by his 500cc title winner from 1960 and his very first eponymous Surtees F1 car in which he won the 1970 Oulton Park Gold Gup – both still proudly owned by the family.
John Surtees is the only person to win World Championships on both two and four wheels. He won the 1964 F1 title with Ferrari and seven motorcycle titles on MV Agusta bikes. He is represented by his 500cc title winner from 1960 and his very first eponymous Surtees F1 car in which he won the 1970 Oulton Park Gold Gup – both still proudly owned by the family.
1967 Denis Hulme (NZ) – Brabham-Repco BT24
Nicknamed ‘The Bear,’ Denis Hulme is New Zealand’s only F1 World Champion. He beat team leader Jack Brabham to the title in 1967 – the final year before Ford’s DFV engine revolution.
Nicknamed ‘The Bear,’ Denis Hulme is New Zealand’s only F1 World Champion. He beat team leader Jack Brabham to the title in 1967 – the final year before Ford’s DFV engine revolution.
1969, 1971 and 1973 Sir Jackie Stewart (GBR) – Tyrrell 006*
Sir Jackie Stewart, a three-time World Champion, remains the oldest living F1 title winner. On display is the Tyrrell 006 he used to claim his final title in 1973. He now champions the Race Against Dementia charity.
Sir Jackie Stewart, a three-time World Champion, remains the oldest living F1 title winner. On display is the Tyrrell 006 he used to claim his final title in 1973. He now champions the Race Against Dementia charity.
1970 Jochen Rindt (AUT) – Lotus 72*
Jochen Rindt is the only posthumous F1 World Champion. The Austrian tragically died at Monza in 1970. On show is one of the Lotus 72s he drove earlier that season.
Jochen Rindt is the only posthumous F1 World Champion. The Austrian tragically died at Monza in 1970. On show is one of the Lotus 72s he drove earlier that season.
1972 and 1974 Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) – Lotus 72D*
Emerson Fittipaldi became the first of three Brazilian World Champions. His first title came in 1972 with the iconic JPS-liveried Lotus 72D displayed; his second followed with McLaren in 1974.
Emerson Fittipaldi became the first of three Brazilian World Champions. His first title came in 1972 with the iconic JPS-liveried Lotus 72D displayed; his second followed with McLaren in 1974.
1975, 1977 and 1984 Niki Lauda (AUT) – BRM 160E
Niki Lauda is a triple F1 World Champion winning the title twice with Ferrari in 1975 and 1977 and once with McLaren in 1984. On the way to the top, he raced for March and BRM – on show is his BRM 160E from 1973.
Niki Lauda is a triple F1 World Champion winning the title twice with Ferrari in 1975 and 1977 and once with McLaren in 1984. On the way to the top, he raced for March and BRM – on show is his BRM 160E from 1973.
1976 James Hunt (GBR) – McLaren M26*
As famously screened in the movie Rush, British swashbuckler James Hunt caught the public’s imagination when overcoming arch-rival Niki Lauda to win the fiercely-fought 1976 title with McLaren.
As famously screened in the movie Rush, British swashbuckler James Hunt caught the public’s imagination when overcoming arch-rival Niki Lauda to win the fiercely-fought 1976 title with McLaren.
1978 Mario Andretti (USA) – Lotus 79*
Always an innovator, Lotus introduced the game-changing ground effect Lotus 79 in 1978. Mario Andretti leveraged its aerodynamic advantage to become America’s second F1 World Champion.
Always an innovator, Lotus introduced the game-changing ground effect Lotus 79 in 1978. Mario Andretti leveraged its aerodynamic advantage to become America’s second F1 World Champion.
1979 Jody Scheckter (RSA) – McLaren M19A
Jody Scheckter won the 1979 title with Ferrari, but this McLaren M19A was the first F1 car he raced – in his 1972 Grand Prix debut at Watkins Glen. It remained in his personal collection until recently.
Jody Scheckter won the 1979 title with Ferrari, but this McLaren M19A was the first F1 car he raced – in his 1972 Grand Prix debut at Watkins Glen. It remained in his personal collection until recently.
1980 Alan Jones (AUS) – Williams FW07B*
Alan Jones secured Williams's first F1 World Championship title in 1980, claiming five victories in the FW07B, including a win at Silverstone.
Alan Jones secured Williams's first F1 World Championship title in 1980, claiming five victories in the FW07B, including a win at Silverstone.
1981, 1983 and 1987 Nelson Piquet (BRA) – Williams FW11B*
The 1987 F1 World Champion, Nelson Piquet, recorded eleven podium finishes and three victories that season in the FW11B with Williams.
The 1987 F1 World Champion, Nelson Piquet, recorded eleven podium finishes and three victories that season in the FW11B with Williams.
1982 Keke Rosberg (FIN) – Williams FW08*
Despite turbocharged rivals, Keke Rosberg secured his sole F1 title in the consistent, normally aspirated Williams FW08 – the last car to win a championship with the Ford DFV engine.
Despite turbocharged rivals, Keke Rosberg secured his sole F1 title in the consistent, normally aspirated Williams FW08 – the last car to win a championship with the Ford DFV engine.
1985, 1986, 1989 and 1993 Alain Prost (FRA) – McLaren MP4/2B*
Alain Prost became the first Frenchman to win the World Championship when lifting the first of his four crowns with McLaren in 1985. On show is his title-winning MP4/2B. He won two more titles with McLaren in 1986 and 1989 plus one with Williams in 1993.
Alain Prost became the first Frenchman to win the World Championship when lifting the first of his four crowns with McLaren in 1985. On show is his title-winning MP4/2B. He won two more titles with McLaren in 1986 and 1989 plus one with Williams in 1993.
1988, 1990 and 1991 Ayrton Senna (BRA) – McLaren MP4/4*
Between them, Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna won a record-breaking 15 of 16 Grands Prix in 1988 – Senna overcoming the Frenchman to win the first of three titles with McLaren. On display is the Brazilian’s championship-winning MP4/4.
Between them, Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna won a record-breaking 15 of 16 Grands Prix in 1988 – Senna overcoming the Frenchman to win the first of three titles with McLaren. On display is the Brazilian’s championship-winning MP4/4.
1992 Nigel Mansell (GBR) – Williams FW14B*
In 1992, Nigel Mansell claimed the championship in the FW14B, achieving nine Grand Prix victories that season - one of them being at the British Grand Prix here at Silverstone.
In 1992, Nigel Mansell claimed the championship in the FW14B, achieving nine Grand Prix victories that season - one of them being at the British Grand Prix here at Silverstone.
1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 Michael Schumacher (GER) – Benetton 191
Record-breaking Michael Schumacher made his F1 debut with Benetton in 1991, racing the chassis displayed in the season’s final three Grands Prix. He went on to win seven World Championships.
Record-breaking Michael Schumacher made his F1 debut with Benetton in 1991, racing the chassis displayed in the season’s final three Grands Prix. He went on to win seven World Championships.
1996 Damon Hill (GBR) – Williams FW18*
The FW18 was piloted by Damon Hill who dominated the 1996 season. He secured eight wins across 16 Grands Prix and went on to claim the Drivers' Championship title.
The FW18 was piloted by Damon Hill who dominated the 1996 season. He secured eight wins across 16 Grands Prix and went on to claim the Drivers' Championship title.
1997 Jacques Villeneuve (CAN) – Williams FW19*
Jacques Villeneuve, Canada's sole F1 World Champion, claimed the title in the FW19 in the Spanish Grand Prix.
Jacques Villeneuve, Canada's sole F1 World Champion, claimed the title in the FW19 in the Spanish Grand Prix.
1998 and 1999 Mika Häkkinen (FIN) – McLaren MP4/14*
Mika Häkkinen won back-to-back Championships with McLaren. On show is the Finn’s title winner from the second of those years, in which he won five Grands Prix to pip Eddie Irvine to the coveted crown.
Mika Häkkinen won back-to-back Championships with McLaren. On show is the Finn’s title winner from the second of those years, in which he won five Grands Prix to pip Eddie Irvine to the coveted crown.
2005 and 2006 Fernando Alonso (ESP) – Renault R25*
Fernando Alonso rewrote the record books when racing the R25 exhibited to the title in 2005 – he became the youngest driver at the time to win the World Championship as well as Spain’s first F1 champ. He won the title again with Renault in 2006.
Fernando Alonso rewrote the record books when racing the R25 exhibited to the title in 2005 – he became the youngest driver at the time to win the World Championship as well as Spain’s first F1 champ. He won the title again with Renault in 2006.
2007 Kimi Räikkönen (FIN) – TBA
Cult hero Kimi Räikkönen won the World Championship title with Ferrari in 2007 beating both Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso by just a single point – before that he twice finished runner-up with McLaren in 2003 and 2005.
Cult hero Kimi Räikkönen won the World Championship title with Ferrari in 2007 beating both Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso by just a single point – before that he twice finished runner-up with McLaren in 2003 and 2005.
2008 Sir Lewis Hamilton (GBR) – McLaren MP4/23*
Sir Lewis Hamilton won his first Championship with the McLaren team, in the McLaren MP4-23. In a nail-biting finale, he pipped Felipe Massa to the crown by a single point.
Sir Lewis Hamilton won his first Championship with the McLaren team, in the McLaren MP4-23. In a nail-biting finale, he pipped Felipe Massa to the crown by a single point.
2009 Jenson Button (GBR) – Brawn BGP 001*
Formed from the ashes of the Honda Racing F1 Team, one-hit-wonder Brawn GP pulled off one of the biggest shocks in F1 history. Just three chassis were built and displayed is Jenson Button’s fairy-tale title winner.
Formed from the ashes of the Honda Racing F1 Team, one-hit-wonder Brawn GP pulled off one of the biggest shocks in F1 history. Just three chassis were built and displayed is Jenson Button’s fairy-tale title winner.
2010, 2021, 2012 and 2013 Sebastian Vettel (GER) – Red Bull RB8*
Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing dominated F1 winning no fewer than four consecutive titles between 2010 and 2013. This RB8 is his Championship winner from 2012 when he beat Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) to the crown by just three points.
Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing dominated F1 winning no fewer than four consecutive titles between 2010 and 2013. This RB8 is his Championship winner from 2012 when he beat Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) to the crown by just three points.
2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 Sir Lewis Hamilton (GBR) – Mercedes-AMG F1 W11*
Sir Lewis Hamilton won six World Championship crowns with Mercedes – on show is the final of those title winners from 2020 when he won 11 of the 16 races contested to equal Michael Schumacher’s record of seven titles.
Sir Lewis Hamilton won six World Championship crowns with Mercedes – on show is the final of those title winners from 2020 when he won 11 of the 16 races contested to equal Michael Schumacher’s record of seven titles.
2016 Nico Rosberg (FIN) – Mercedes-AMG F1 W07*
Nico Rosberg became the second son of a World Champion to win motorsport’s premier title when emulating his father Keke in 2016. He promptly announced his retirement just five days later.
Nico Rosberg became the second son of a World Champion to win motorsport’s premier title when emulating his father Keke in 2016. He promptly announced his retirement just five days later.
2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Max Verstappen (NL) – Red Bull RB18*
With four consecutive titles under his belt, Max Verstappen is already rated as one of F1’s greatest-ever drivers. On display is his Championship winning RB18 from 2022 – a season in which he crushed the opposition taking 15 Grands Prix victories.
With four consecutive titles under his belt, Max Verstappen is already rated as one of F1’s greatest-ever drivers. On display is his Championship winning RB18 from 2022 – a season in which he crushed the opposition taking 15 Grands Prix victories.
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