Silverstone race track is located in Northamptonshire, England, on the grounds of an old military airfield. The airfield...
Silverstone race track is located in Northamptonshire, England, on the grounds of an old military airfield. The airfield was built during World War II as an air base for British and American bombers. While many bases gradually disappeared after the war, Silverstone began to flourish thanks to a few motor racing enthusiasts who found the ideal race track here. The first Grand Prix was held here in 1948 and was won by Luigi Villoresi in a Maserati, and the following year a Maserati car triumphed again, this time with Toulo de Graffenried. In 1950, the first Grand Prix of the World Championship was held here and was won by Giuseppe Farina in an Alfa Romeo. From 1951 to 1958, a driver in a Ferrari car always won. Lewis Hamilton has the most wins.
