The spectacle is also happening in the Village

For spectators at the 6 Hours of Silverstone, the fourth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship, the spectacle will not just be on the track with 35 cars at the start and three support races (two Formula Renault 3.5 races and a Classic Endurance Racing event), but also in the Village, Fan Area and in the paddock.

For adrenaline junkies there is, 'Extreme Adventure', including a zipline, adventure course and even a 'bungy trampoline', or for those less intrepid, there are demonstrations of extreme sports on a ramp. There is also the Zorb, a transparent plastic ball rolling with a passenger inside, or bumper cars. Motor racing is not left out with "the racing bug" racing small cars and the Top Gear Experience and for children of 3 to 7 a painting experience.

On Sunday there will be not only the Red Devils skydiving team, but also the Aerostars Air Display Team to delight the crowd.

The drivers will be available to fans for an autograph session on Sunday from 10:30 to 11:00, the time when the pit lane (ending at 10:55) is open to the public (Pit Walk). It will also be open today from 12:10 to 12:40.

The show will be both on the track and off. The 6 Hours of Silverstone is a family destination for a weekend that will end with the race of the FIA World Endurance Championship tomorrow from noon to 18:00.

Dave Davies