OPINION
“Silverstone and the British GP is about more than history. Actually, it’s better now than it has ever been”
JOHNNY HERBERT
JONATHAN BUSHELL
We’re gearing up for the British Grand Prix in Silverstone’s 75th anniversary year. From a driver’s perspective, Silverstone has always been about high speed. I always recommend you go to watch at Maggotts and Becketts because it is eye-opening to see a car go through that section. From the cockpit it’s a massive buzz, and the drivers enjoy the challenge that Silverstone offers.
The modern layout is the most enjoyable version of Silverstone I’ve driven on – even if I’ve never raced on it. It’s still got the old speed, but is probably more challenging than the original version I raced on, which was fast in every corner. This one has all the ingredients, the old high-speed corners combined with the fiddly, more technical sections.