2026 British GP: Silverstone sets attendance mark

BBC Sport reported a record crowd for the 2026 British Grand Prix, as Silverstone’s weekend also drew focus for fan access and off-track features.

BBC Sport reported that the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone was the highest-attended Formula 1 race weekend yet. Formula1.com also highlighted off-track moments from the same event, including LEGO racing and an appearance by a British boyband.

The BBC’s coverage from Silverstone also included a father’s account of taking his autistic son to the Grand Prix, centred on how the venue had made attending viable for his family. Ahead of the weekend, the broadcaster examined Oxfordshire’s role in Motorsport Valley and the industry around the circuit.

Home interest around British drivers added to the event’s profile. Lando Norris came into his home race fifth in the 2026 drivers' championship on 97 points, and the McLaren driver had started 161 Grands Prix in Formula 1, with 11 wins and 16 pole positions.