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Reasons why we all love Silverstone

The first race of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1950 took place at Silverstone, and it rightly remains an icon of the current calendar. It has a special place in the hearts of so many people, but what makes this circuit so special? Well, here's why PlanetF1 feels we all love Silverstone. The weather Ah, the great British weather. One minute you're sat enjoying that sandwich in the grandstand, the next minute that sandwich is ruined as the heavens open, while you're soaked shirt has tripled in weight. Though the weather is rather an inconvenience to the unsuspecting supporter, on-track it can create all sorts of chaos and Formula 1 at Silverstone has become somewhat of a time capsule...
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