I sat in both Stirling A and B grandstands during last year’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
This is my guide to choosing your tickets and seats for these stands. It includes my tips on the best seats, videos showing the views from various seats, a full seating plan, tickets and more.
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Where are the Stirling grandstands?
The two Stirling grandstands, A and B, are located at the end of the National Pits Straight at Silverstone. They are on the outside (left-hand side) of the circuit right at the point where the cars are about to enter the 180mph Copse Corner.
The image below shows Stirling A and B highlighted on a map of Silverstone. You can see their proximity to Copse and the end of the National Pit Straight. Both grandstands are South facing.
Is Stirling a good place to sit?
The Stirling grandstands overlook the entry to Copse Corner. This 180mph bend is one of the fastest at Silverstone and is flat-out in the dry for the Formula One cars, and a great place to see their downforce glue them to the road.
It’s also where Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen came together in 2021, ending with Max visiting the tyre barrier at high speed but thankfully walking away unscathed. There isn’t usually a huge amount of overtaking here as it’s so fast, but some of the bravest drivers do try their luck occasionally.
If you’re camping at Silverstone some of the closest sites to Stirling include Cartmel Fields and West End Paddocks.
Stirling grandstand tickets
Tickets for this grandstand can sell out at the British GP. If that’s the case I’d suggest buying tickets through Viagogo or StubHub.
They always have lots of tickets for sale, including many single-day options. Often tickets will appear for sale on these sites cheaper than the official prices in the run-up to the event.
I’ve used both platforms for F1 tickets numerous times over the last couple of years, including when I went to the inaugural Las Vegas GP. I’ve always had a great experience with them and will definitely use them again this year.
They also have a very robust ‘FanProtect guarantee’ which means your tickets and your money are well protected.
Stirling A grandstand
Location
Stirling A is closer to Woodcote Corner (Turn 8) and further from Copse (Turn 9), on the outside of the circuit.
Cover
Stirling A is uncovered, so if you sit here you’ll be exposed to the elements. Wear something appropriate!
TV screens
There’s one TV screen visible from here, on the other side of the circuit just before Copse corner. The further to the left you sit in the stand, the better your view of the screen becomes. See the video lower down this page for more.
What's the view like?
The image belows shows the areas of track visible from Stirling A highlighted in pink:
And my video below shows what the view’s like from a number of different seats:
- Row M Seat 1 (back row furthest seat to the left)
- Row A Seat 42 (front row)
- Row J Seat 57 (furthest seat to the left)
As the video shows, from this grandstand you have a view of the exit of Woodcote off to your right. Directly opposite the stand are the old pit buildings. These are NOT used by the F1 teams on the Grand Prix weekend, instead some of the support cars will be based here (like F2, F3, F4 cars).
As you look to the left you can see the cars entering and apexing Copse.
Best seats
I’d try and sit as far to the left (higher seat numbers) as possible for the best seats in Stirling B. The further left you are the better your view of the TV screen and of Copse.
I’d also try and go for higher rows for a slightly higher vantage point.
Stirling B grandstand
Location
Stirling B is closer to Copse which, as the video below shows, gives you a much better view of this super high-speed corner.
Cover
Stirling B is covered with a roof over the top. However the sides of the stand aren’t covered, so if you’re in the left or right end seats prepared to be exposed to the weather.
TV screen
The same TV screen is visible from this stand, but it’s easier to see from here. Last year seats 60-90 were pretty much directly opposite the screen.
View
The image belows shows the areas of track visible from Stirling B highlighted in pink:
And my video below shows what the view’s like from a number of different seats:
- Row B Seat 1 (furthest seat to the right)
- Row H Seat 46
- Row M Seat 78 (back row)
- Row M Seat 117 (back row furthest seat to the left)
As the video shows, from Stirling B you get a much better view of Copse Corner, plus you’re directly opposite the TV screen. If you get the higher seat numbers than you can also see the apex of Copse.
You’re pretty far from Woodcote so it’s hard to see much of the cars coming round / exiting that corner from here.
You’ll also get a view of the support cars in the pit lane. The higher your row the easier that is to see.
Best seats
I’d suggest going for the highest seat numbers possible to get seats as far to the left as you can. The further left you are the more you can see around Copse.
I’d also go for higher rows to get a higher vantage point and better overall view.
If seeing the TV screen as well as possible is your priority, go for seats in the 60 to 80 range.
Stirling grandstands seating plan
Below are the seating plans for Stirling A and B grandstands. Enter your name and email in the form below and the full hi-res versions of both will be sent straight to your inbox.
Stirling A is fairly small, with rows that go from A (front / lowest) to M (back / highest) and seat numbers that run from 1 (closest to Woodcote) to 57 (closest to Copse).
Stirling B is larger, again it has rows running from A to M but this time seat numbers go from 1 to 117.
Best spectator entrance gate
Gate 5 is the nearest entrance for spectators, but gates 6 and 3 are also only a short walk away.
Other Silverstone Grandstands
Check out my spectating guides for all other grandstands at Silverstone:
- Abbey grandstands
- Becketts grandstands
- Chapel grandstand
- Club corner grandstands
- Copse grandstands
- Farm Curve grandstands
- Hamilton Straight grandstands
- Luffield grandstands
- National Pit Straight grandstands
- Stowe grandstands
- The View grandstands
- Vale grandstands
- Village grandstands
- Woodcote grandstands
