When the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup joins the Formula 1 entourage at Silverstone, drivers from all teams understand that winning here elevates them in the motorsport hierarchy. The circuit is the crown jewel of British racing and one of the most renowned tracks in the world.

Originally an air force base, Silverstone's runways were converted into a racetrack after World War II – a common practice in Great Britain, as seen with other circuits like Snetterton, Goodwood, and Thruxton. Today, only the names of the Hangar and Wellington Straights hint at its military past. Racing the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup here must feel like a mix of jet takeoff and landing for the drivers: high-speed sections contrast with brutal braking and sharp steering. Various legendary corners and combinations, led by Maggotts/Becketts/Chapel, enhance the driving appeal of Silverstone, aside from the track's prestige. Adding to the challenge is the weather on the British Isles: capricious, unpredictable, and a constant puzzle for race engineers striving to perfectly tune the car to the track.

In Silverstone, you immediately feel that Great Britain is a motorsport nation. The setting includes not only hundreds of thousands of racing-crazed fans but also everyone who is anyone in British racing: FIA officials, racing drivers, former champions, media representatives, starlets, the beautiful and wealthy, celebrities, and those aspiring to be. This was also the case at the first British Grand Prix of Formula 1 in 1948 – tradition obliges.

Given Silverstone's significance, it's no surprise that the field of guest drivers has a distinctly British flair. English teams Century Motorsport and JTR are entering 3 and 2 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, respectively, with British drivers. Proton Huber Competition (DEU) has brought a fourth car, piloted by Brit Joshua Stanton, just like last year. Together with Harry King, Great Britain is the dominant nation at Round 4. Whether this impresses championship leader Larry ten Voorde (NLD) remains to be seen.

The fourth Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup race weekend of 2024 kicks off with practice on Friday evening at 6:40 pm (CEST). The action continues on Saturday at 5:45 pm (CEST) with the Qualifying Session. Then, on Sunday at 12:55 am (CEST), the excitement peaks as the field competes in 14 laps to determine the winner at Silverstone in front of the packed stands. Depending on the country, each session can be watched live on TV, but the coverage is subject to local broadcasting rights.

In 2023, Silverstone celebrated a podium premiere for Switzerland and had a surprise winner as well. Additionally, Robert de Haan (NLD), now a permanent driver for BWT Lechner Racing, made it to the podium as a guest starter. For more details, check out the 2023 race report here in the HUB. Following the UK, the Porsche Supercup moves to Hungary in mid-July with the Hungaroring next up. We're gearing up for the Budapest heatwave – don't forget to pack some ice!