Round four of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, run as support to the British Grand Prix, will be contested on one of the worldโs most time-honoured racetracks. In 1950, the Silverstone circuit hosted the first-ever Formula 1 race.
Since 1994, the former airfield north of London has served as the venue for the international one-make cup, with the 485-hp Porsche 911 GT3 Cup teams using the Silverstone circuit as their base over the next two race weekends.
The 5,901 kilometre Silverstone Circuit ranks as one of the most demanding in the world, with its blend of long straights, fast and slow chicanes. While the circuitโs Maggots, Becketts, Woodcote and Hangar Straight are recognized by racing fans all over the world.
โThe Silverstone Grand Prix circuit is a demanding racetrack,โ said Dylan Pereira (L/BWT Lechner Racing), who currently leads the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup standings after winning in Austria and Hungary.
โThe pace here is usually very high and there are a handful of corners that take courage. Whatโs more, you always have to be prepared for rain in England. Iโm expecting a very exciting weekend.โ
Pereiraโs BWT Lechner Racing teammate and Porsche Junior, Jaxon Evans, currently lies fourth in the Championship after winning the opening race of the season in Spielberg, Austria.
After claiming his first Rookie podium in the last round, reigning Porsche PAYCE Carrera Cup Australia Champion, Jordan Love, will be doing his first laps on the โThe Home of British Motor Racingโ in Free Practice on Friday, 31 July.
Qualifying is scheduled for Saturday, while the 13-lap race will be broadcast live on Fox Sports Channel 506 as well as Kayo Sports at 20:23 on Sunday evening.
Broadcast times: Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, Round 4, Silverstone (AEST)
Fox Sports 506 ย Sunday 02 Aug 20:23 21:05
Fox Sports 506 HD Sunday 02 Aug 20:23 – 21:05
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, Standings after 3 of 8 races
- Dylan Pereira (L/BWT Lechner Racing), 70 points
- Ayhancan Gรผven (TR/Martinet by Almรฉras), 48 points
- Larry ten Voorde (NL/Team GP Elite), 48 points
- Jaxon Evans (NZ/BWT Lechner Racing), 37 points
- Marvin Klein (F/Martinet by Almรฉras), 33 points
- Leon Kรถhler (D/Lechner Racing Middle East), 31 points