Most of the features of the Silverstone track have their own names. If you’ve ever wondered what they are and what they mean, you can find out now.

• Abbey and Luffield – because the remains of Luffield Abbey were found 200 metres from Stowe Corner.
• Becketts and Chapel Curve – the ruins of the Chapel of Thomas Becket lie close to the circuit (the BRDC changed the spelling for the corner name though!).
• Stowe – the old public school Stowe school is two miles south of the circuit.
• Maggotts – this charming name is because Maggots Moor Field is adjacent to the circuit. 
• Copse – simply because a copse (a small wood) sat next to the corner. 
• Club – named to honour the RAC Club, Pall Mall.
• Woodcote – named for the country club at Woodcote Park, Surrey.
• Hangar Straight – unsurprisingly, given the course of history, this is where two aircraft hangers once sat.
• Village – named due to Silverstone village.
• Ireland -named in honour of Innes Ireland, a former grand prix driver and President of the British Drivers Racing Club.
• Wellington Straight – named because Vickers Wellington bombers were based at RAF Silverstone.
• The Loop – because it’s a loop.

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