What Should I Wear and What Equipment Is Provided?
Wearing the right clothing helps ensure your comfort and safety and all essential equipment is provided as part of your experience.
✅ Quick Summary
- Wear secure, comfortable clothing and flat shoes
- Avoid loose items
- Full safety equipment is provided
- You can bring your own if it meets standards
👕 What to Wear
- Wear:
- Close-fitting, comfortable clothing
- Shoes with flat, flexible soles
- Avoid:
- Loose clothing (e.g. ties, hoodies, scarves)
- Open-toe or open-heel footwear
- Thick or bulky soles
🌦️ Dress for the Weather
- Silverstone can be windy and unpredictable
- We recommend:
- Bringing a coat or jacket
- Packing a change of clothes (especially in wet or hot weather)
🏁 What Equipment Is Provided
All essential equipment is included:
- 🪖 Helmet
- 🧥 Race suit (cleaned with a strict antibacterial process)
- 🧢 Balaclava
- 🧤 Gloves
🎒 Bringing Your Own Equipment (Optional)
You’re welcome to bring your own kit, provided it meets the following standards:
| Item | Minimum Standard |
|---|---|
| Helmet | SNELL K2020, ECE 22.06, or FIA 8878 |
| Race Suit | CIK-FIA N2013 or above |
| Gloves | Closed-finger, clean, and in good condition |
⚠️ Important to Know
- Equipment must meet safety standards to be approved
- Staff may refuse personal equipment if it does not meet requirements