Silverstone is set to open its new international karting circuit this autumn, the latest chapter in its evolution as a global motorsport destination.

Backed by a major investment from the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC), Kart Silverstone is designed to rival the very best karting circuits in the world, blending cutting-edge track design with accessibility for all ages.

The 1,377-metre track boasts six different configurations, allowing for everything from elite-level race meetings to casual sessions for families and children from the age of six.

Designed with input from BRDC legends including President David Coulthard and Anthony Davidson, the track will be fully licensed to host FIA international kart events and is expected to welcome over 160,000 visitors a year.

"This commitment by our owners, the British Racing Drivers' Club, marks a significant milestone in Silverstone's transformation into a world-class, year-round motorsport and leisure destination," said Stuart Pringle, CEO of Silverstone. "Kart Silverstone supports the BRDC's mission to nurture new talent while also enhancing our visitor experience and expanding our product range."

Following a sneak preview of the development recently, George Russell said: "The BRDC has played an integral role in my career, supporting and guiding me on my journey to F1. This latest project underscores their continued commitment to nurturing and developing young talent, along with bringing a wider audience to our amazing sport. Seeing the investment they and Silverstone have made makes me incredibly proud to be a member of the BRDC and represent them on the world stage.

"I visited Silverstone recently and had the chance to tour the future karting circuit. It's incredibly impressive - I am confident it will become one of the premier karting facilities in the world, and a venue that all of British motorsport can be truly proud of. I am excited to get out on the track once it is open and support the next generation of young racers just starting out and chasing their motorsport dreams, just as the BRDC has done for me."

"Karting is where every racing journey begins," added Anthony Davidson. "To see Silverstone and the BRDC invest in something of this quality is truly exciting. I've no doubt it will inspire the next generation and maybe even lead some drivers to the very F1 circuit that surrounds it."

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1. Posted by trackrecords, 05/07/2025 19:19

"Are Silverstone building a karting circuit for the benefit of the sport or to fill the BRDC's pockets? Currently, there is only 1 Class A international karting circuit in the UK, the Paul Fletcher International karting circuit at Brandon in Lincolnshire: there is no Class B circuit, all the other circuits are Class C facilities.
It was built by a retired Sheffield bread factory owner, in 1994. I don't recall the BRDC contributing towards over 21 years of running or steadily developing, growing and improving the facilities making PFi the UK's premier Karting facility.
So, they must be deliberately targeting PFi and no doubt, wanting to steal the international events and even the British Kart GP. Britain has survived without Silverstone karting. And seeing as I well remember a gangly Young Russell trying to trip me up, while he queued on the stairs leading towards the podium ceremony, when he won his British Kart GP category, the lack of a Silverstone karting facility has hardly hampered his career. Considering it's proximity to London, it's too close, and the country needs more spending towards the North: Yorkshire is 95 miles from top to bottom, the same distance from the county's lowest tip to Silverstone. There's only 1 motor racing and 1 karting circuit in Britain's largest county - use the money to build another circuit instead..."

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