Maximize Your British Grand Prix: Come for F1, Stay for “F1-2-3”!

The reason is simple: it’s these races - the only 10 that have F1, F2, and F3 all overlap in 2025 - where you can watch current AND future stars of Formula 1 compete for glory from dusk till dawn.

And that’s exactly what makes the British Grand Prix at Silverstone such a worthwhile weekend. You have three full days of excellent on-track action coupled with all the traditional driver appearances, concerts, and other bits of entertainment that have become staples of the F1 entertainment package. Plus, you can toss in British Formula 4 for good measure!

So, how do you maximize your British Grand Prix weekend whether you watch all three Championships or just F1? Here are our top tips!

Tip #1: Pay attention to rookies driving in free practice throughout the season

Ever watch FP1 and wonder why your favorite F1 driver was missing? Were they hurt? Did they get their appendix out? Chances are it’s all happening to plan. That’s because the FIA mandates all F1 teams field a rookie - defined as a driver with no more than two F1 race starts in their career - in at least two Free Practice 1 sessions per car, per season. It’s a rule in place to increase track time for new talent and to give teams a chance to put prospects to the test.

Thanks to this rule, we often see regulars of the broader Formula 1 paddock hop into the cars, such as Williams Racing Driver Academy standout and Hitech TGR Formula 2 driver Luke Browning, who took over Carlos Sainz’s car in Bahrain earlier this season.

As the season progresses, more and more rookies will have been behind the wheel. Start keeping track from the season opener and you’ll have a solid foundation of friendly faces to cheer for as they race for points in their respective Championships.

Tip #2: Pick your team’s academy drivers

If Formula 3 and Formula 2 are grade levels drivers must pass to ultimately graduate into Formula 1, then team driver academies are tutors to help select ‘students’ increase their chances of success. Many, but not all, of the F1 teams have a driver academy, providing funding, coaching, and other resources to help select young drivers succeed.

If you’re looking for F2 and F3 drivers to cheer for, then start by finding your favorite F1 team’s academy roster! (If you’re following tip #1 then chances are you are already doing this).

For example, if you’re a Red Bull fan then you can cheer for Red Bull Junior Team drivers Arvid Lindblad in Formula 2 and Nikola Tsolov in Formula 3. Look at that! You’ve already covered both Championships!

Tip #3: Head to the Fan Zone driver appearances

Like their Formula 1 counterparts, F2 and F3 drivers can be found swapping stories, answering trivia, and signing shirts at the Fan Zone. These scheduled appearances are an excellent way to get a feel for the personality of each driver, especially when they’re cracking jokes with their teammates.

We were able to see drivers from AIX Racing, Hitech TGR, and Van Amersfoort Racing all in the span of 30 minutes. After a Q&A with Ariana Bravo, Cian Shields and John Bennett went off to join other drivers saying hi to fans and sign all manner of collectibles.

You’ll definitely leave the main stage with a few new favorites to cheer for.

Tip #4: Pick a team that speaks to you and enjoy the race

Whether it’s the black and yellow stylings of Invicta Racing, the Spanish flair of Campos Racing, or the red roar of a Prema Racing car, you have so many different drivers and teams across F2 and F3 that you can’t go wrong. And because the cars are single-make, the action is always intense.

So if all else fails, simply cheer for whichever driver or team speaks to you and enjoy the race weekend to its fullest!