Audi S1 EKS RX quattro #5 (EKS Audi Sport), Mattias Ekström

Silverstone Rallycross Circuit

Designing a new kind of racing experience

Location Northamptonshire
Sector Motorsport

Services

Briefing and concept design
Civil engineering
Detailed track design
Digital engineering
FIA/FIM/CIK homologation
Motorsport track design
Multidisciplinary
Track upgrades and refurbishment

Summary of Silverstone Rallycross Circuit

A new rallycross circuit was created within the infield of the historic Silverstone Formula 1 track, designed to host national and international championship events.
The 1km circuit combines sealed and unsealed surfaces, a 10-turn layout and the championship’s highest jump to create close, high-energy racing.
We provided race track design, civil engineering and visualisation services, taking the project from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
Our team developed the FIA approval package and worked closely with stakeholders to deliver the circuit within a constrained live venue environment.
Since opening in 2017 as part of the Speed Machine Festival, the circuit has hosted British, European and FIA World Rallycross Championship events.

Silverstone wanted to create a rallycross circuit that could bring something different to the championship calendar – fast, technical and built for spectators as much as drivers.

The challenge was fitting a high-performance track into the busy infield of one of the world’s most recognisable racing venues.

Creating a circuit built for competition

We provided race track design, civil engineering and visualisation services, guiding the circuit from concept through to detailed design and construction support.

Working within a constrained live venue meant every metre mattered. The layout needed to meet FIA standards, handle the demands of top-level rallycross and fit naturally into the wider Silverstone site.

We developed a compact 1km, 10-turn circuit with a 60% unsealed surface and a dramatic jump section that quickly became one of the standout features of the championship.

Alongside the design work, we prepared the FIA approval package and worked closely with stakeholders to resolve technical requirements and site constraints. During construction, we remained involved on site to help ensure the finished circuit performed exactly as intended.

Built to stand out

The completed circuit delivers close, unpredictable racing and a strong spectator experience, with viewing opportunities woven throughout the layout.

Since opening in 2017, the track has hosted rounds of the British, European and FIA World Rallycross Championships, helping establish Silverstone as a key venue for the sport.

From first concept to race day, the focus stayed simple – create a circuit that drivers enjoy, spectators remember and organisers can rely on year after year.