Silverstone Classic 2022

Furthering its credentials as one of the UK’s most popular family festivals – as well as the world’s biggest retro racing celebration – The Classic at Silverstone is moving to a new August bank holiday date in 2022 (26-28 August).

As ever the record-breaking displays of privately-owned classic cars and unrivalled line-up of retro races from all of motor racing’s golden eras will be right at the heart of The Classic event, with qualifying sessions followed by a programme of spectacular showdowns across three packed days.

Featuring the cream of Europe’s finest historic racing grids, the races will be set on the famous Silverstone Grand Prix circuit, which will also continue to witness massive parades honouring key marque and model milestones.

As well as enhancing its global reputation as the epicentre of historic racing, in recent years The Classic has become a massive family attraction, providing entertainment for all generations to enjoy at the home of British motor racing.

While lovers of automotive nostalgia always revel in all the great competition and road cars from yesteryear, others immerse themselves in the off-track festivities – the vast majority included absolutely free in the price of admission.

Fun fair rides, crazy golf on the buzzing Village Green, dramatic stunt driving displays plus a massive shopping village are now very much part of the supplementary show at The Classic, as is the lure of live music from chart-topping bands.

“By switching The Classic to the August bank holiday weekend we are expanding what’s already an incredible family festival to create a fabulous end-of-summer celebration,” said Nick Wigley, CEO of The Classic’s promoter Goose Live Events. “Holiday weekends are always very special and now The Classic will offer both petrolheads and fun-lovers a brilliant opportunity to maximise the much-loved three-day break.”

See Hamilton’s F1 title-winning cars

One major attraction at The Classic in 2022 will be Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 championship-winning cars. Provided courtesy of the Mercedes-AMG and McLaren F1 teams, it will be the first time ever that all seven of Hamilton’s cars will be on display together. 

“It’s a real privilege for us to have all seven of Lewis’ title winners on show at The Classic this summer,” Wigley said. “Lewis is already a legend and his incredible successes will forever be celebrated as a major milestone in motor sport history. This very special display will also be another of the standout highlights under this year’s ‘Best of British’ banner at The Classic.”

Silverstone Classic 2022

• When: 26-28 August 2022 
• Where: Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, England NN12 8TN
• Website: silverstone.co.uk