Silverstone to celebrate 75 years with a feast of Formula 1 history

Set for unveiling at the 2025 Silverstone Festival over the Bank Holiday weekend from 22–24 August, the exhibition will bring together iconic machinery driven by Britain’s finest racers, from Mike Hawthorn’s 1958 Ferrari 246 to Jenson Button’s 2009 Brawn GP car. It will be the most complete public tribute to British F1 success ever staged at the venue where the championship began in 1950.

"Britain and Silverstone have such strong links with Formula 1 and we will be celebrating those in sensational style at the Festival this summer," said Silverstone Festival Event Director Nick Wigley.

“The World Champions Collection will be the most comprehensive celebration of F1’s 75th anniversary at the circuit where it all began. Never before has such a complete collection of title winners been assembled for all to enjoy. This is an extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and not to be missed.”

The tribute opens with the car that earned Britain its first F1 title: Hawthorn’s scarlet Ferrari 246, the last front-engined car to win a championship. From there, the rear-engine revolution will be represented by Graham Hill’s 1962 B.R.M. P-578 ‘Old Faithful’, shipped in specially from the Revs Institute in Florida.

Jim Clark’s dominant 1963 Lotus 25 R4 will also feature, the same chassis he drove to seven wins in that season. Alongside it, one of John Surtees’s MV Agusta motorcycles will commemorate his unique feat of winning world titles on both two and four wheels.

Sir Jackie Stewart’s 1973 Tyrrell-Ford 006 is another confirmed highlight, with this year’s Festival also supporting his Race Against Dementia charity.

Completing the confirmed list is the Brawn GP BGP 001 driven by Jenson Button during his fairy-tale title-winning run in 2009.

Further additions are expected, with cars from James Hunt, Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill, and Lewis Hamilton set to be announced in the coming weeks.

A wide range of ticket options are available now, including day entry, camping, and premium hospitality. Organisers are urging early booking to avoid the 1 July price increase. Children aged 15 and under go free when accompanied by an adult.

Beyond the Formula 1 tributes, the 2025 Silverstone Festival will feature live music performances from Natasha Bedingfield, Craig David presents TS5, and Ministry of Sound Classical. Fans can also enjoy family attractions, fairground rides, and stunt shows, making it a full weekend of motorsport and entertainment.

Further information on the 2025 Silverstone Festival and full ticket details are available on the Silverstone Festival website.