Silverstone Museum has officially launched its new spectacular landmark exhibition celebrating 75 years of Formula 1®.
In a world-first for the museum, it unveiled a legendary line-up of iconic racing cars on display at the new exclusive exhibition to mark the 75th anniversary of the Formula 1® Driver’s World Championship, including F1® cars driven by Lando Norris and Niki Lauda.
The unique collection of racing cars, rare artefacts and motorsport memorabilia, was revealed for the first time on May 13 – exactly 75 years to the day that the first Formula 1® Driver’s World Championship race was held at Silverstone. The must-see exhibition’s incredible collection of classic and modern-day cars is geared up to showcase the pinnacle of motorsport performance featuring racing cars past and present.
F1® cars driven by the biggest names in the sport are some of the highlights of the exhibition, including racing cars driven by former champions including Graham Hill, Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell.
The museum hosted an exclusive evening with Damon Hill, who visited the new exhibition to see for the first time his championship-winning Williams FW18 on display alongside his father Graham Hill’s BRM P578.
The evening event proved to be an immediate sell-out success as fans raced to buy tickets. At the event, Damon shared fascinating insights from his celebrated racing career, behind-the-scenes stories from the F1® paddock, and his journey to becoming world champion. Guests who attended were also able to explore the museum and view the impressive line-up of F1® cars, gaining access to rare motorsport artefacts and exhibits that bring the history of racing to life.
Located trackside at the iconic Silverstone circuit, the museum is showcasing more than 60 exhibits to mark motorsport’s momentous milestone with the exhibition running until the end of September.
Rob Jaina, Head of Learning and Engagement at Silverstone Museum, said: “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see this unique collection of F1® cars and exhibits, some of which have never been on display to the public before.
We are thrilled to be able to showcase so many iconic cars alongside amazing artefacts from our archives, as we commemorate every decade of the Formula 1® Driver’s World Championship demonstrating how F1® has become a global phenomenon.”
The museum will showcase an incredible collection of classic and current cars, including:
- The BRM P578 driven by Graham Hill which will be displayed alongside son Damon’s championship winning Williams FW18
- The legendary Lotus 72 sporting one of motorsport’s most iconic liveries
- The BRM P160 – Niki Lauda’s first point-scoring F1® car
- The Leyton House March CG891 F1® car designed by Adrian Newey
- The FW14B – the car that took Nigel Mansell to World Championship glory
- The 2009 Brawn driven by Jenson Button to his world title
- The 2000 McLaren MP4/15 driven by David Coulthard – a British Grand Prix winner
The exhibition features several F1® trophies won by racing legends, including Graham Hill and Sir Jackie Stewart, alongside helmets worn by previous world champions including Damon Hill and Alain Prost. Formula One® race suits and motorsport memorabilia also form part of the prestigious collection, which will be refreshed regularly.
Rob added: “There will be more exciting exhibits to come, as we continue to update the collection in the coming months, with the stunning Ferrari 156 ‘Sharknose’ from 1961 and the McLaren that Lando Norris drove in his first British Grand Prix joining this exhibition, ensuring there will always be something new and amazing for visitors to see.
“Museum visitors have the opportunity to have a photo in a mock Royal Podium, re-enacting the only time the reigning monarch visited Silverstone at that first race in 1950. Not only can they immerse themselves in the history and heritage of F1® through the new exhibition, they can also see the circuit where all the action took place – there is nowhere else in the world where you can have that unique, world-class visitor experience.”
The anniversary exhibition features exciting exhibits including historic cars, race-worn suits, original trophies, and rare artefacts, offering an unparalleled journey through every decade of Formula 1®.
Running until the end of September, this special showcase offers visitors an immersive and historic motorsport experience located right beside the world-famous Silverstone Grand Prix circuit.
To plan your visit and book tickets, visit their website.
