Boldyn buttress to Silverstone Circuit

Article posted by Coliseum, March 5^th, 2026

Image: Silverstone

The telecommunications firm Boldyn Networks recently announced that it is delivering a major connectivity upgrade at the Silverstone Circuit in England (UK), one of the world’s most iconic motorsport venues and home to the Formula 1 British Grand Prix.

‘samenacouncil.org’ stated that Boldyn will deploy a new, permanent high-capacity 5G mobile network that will provide the fans, the race teams and the broadcasters with seamless connectivity all year round.

London (UK)-based Boldyn Networks unlock the power of an interconnected future. Building shared communications infrastructure that enables new possibilities for the connected transit, the venues, the enterprise, the next-generation networks, and the Smart Cities. Made up of innovative, bold and dynamic thinkers they are one of the largest neutral host providers in the world. Boldyn Networks extensive experience in deploying shared communications infrastructure spans the US, the UK, France, Ireland, Spain, Finland, Italy, Germany, and Hong Kong.

The British Grand Prix is a Grand Prix motor racing event organized in the United Kingdom by the Motorsport UK.

Bicester (UK)-based the Motorsport UK (MSUK), formerly known as the Motor Sports Association (MSA), is a national membership organization and governing body for the four-wheeler motorsport in the United Kingdom. Legally, it is a not-for-profit private company limited by guarantee.

The 164,000-capacity Silverstone Circuit is a motor racing circuit in England, near the Northamptonshire villages of Silverstone and Whittlebury (UK). It is the home of the British Grand Prix which it first hosted as the 1948 British Grand Prix.

London (UK)-based Formula One (F1) is the highest class of worldwide racing for the open-wheel, single-seater formula racing cars run by the Formula One Group and sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).

London (UK)-based the Formula One Group is a group of companies responsible for the promotion of the FIA’s Formula One World Championship and the exercising of the sport’s commercial rights.

Paris (France)-based the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (the International Automobile Federation) is an international organization with two primary functions surrounding use of the automobile. Its Mobility Division advocates the interests of the motoring organizations, the automotive industry and the motor car users in the fields of road safety and traffic circulation. The Sport Division is the governing body for many international motorsport championships and disciplines including Formula One.

The FIA Formula One World Championship has been one of the world’s premier forms of motorsport since its inaugural running in 1950 and is often considered to be the pinnacle of motorsport.

‘samenacouncil.org’ further stated that the new network, capable of supporting all the United Kingdom mobile network operators, is designed to provide a faster, smoother and more reliable mobile experience across the venue. It uses advanced connectivity technology to handle the huge amount of sharing, streaming and real‑time engagement. This ensures that the fans can stay connected, capture every moment and enjoy the day without frustrating signal dropouts.

Once live, the new network will deliver high-quality 5G mobile coverage across Silverstone not only on a race weekend but also the year-round. The visitors enjoying the brand-new karting facility, staying overnight at the Escapade (an all-suite hotel development of 60 individual residences and a club house with driver-focused gym, pool, sauna, treatment rooms, restaurant, bar, and roof terrace), or visiting the Wing (a large building that runs along the Silverstone pit lane) for a conference, or dinner, will all enjoy reliable high-speed connectivity.

In the past, the Silverstone has relied on temporary mobile infrastructure deployed for just a few months each racing season. These short-term solutions were not designed for the big crowds and often meant that connectivity was constrained by tens of thousands of people connecting simultaneously to the network.

To address these challenges Boldyn will deploy its state-of-the-art hybrid active Distributed Antenna System (DAS). By replacing the previously deployed temporary systems with a permanent, high‑capacity network, Silverstone will also benefit from the improved operational efficiency, reducing setup time, minimizing the seasonal engineering work, and ensuring consistent performance for every event throughout the year.

The technology will be rolled out across 25 locations around the Circuit and the architecture features 57 high-capacity sectors across 87 DAS zones ensuring reliable connectivity even during peak attendance. In 2025, 164,000 spectators attended the Formula 1 British Grand Prix with more than 500,000 total attendees across the four-day weekend.

The network will also support Silverstone’s future needs both during the race weekends and outside of the busy event periods.

It marks a significant step forward in improving the Circuit’s digital capabilities, providing a robust foundation for Silverstone to continue delivering the world-class motorsport races and events.

Stated Stuart Pringle OBE, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Silverstone Circuit, “With more than 1.5 million visitors each year the reliable mobile connectivity is essential to the customer experience at Silverstone. This new network delivers the performance and resilience we need to support the fans, the customers and the partners and allows us to share information and unforgettable iconic moments that will enhance their visit. We’re delighted to be working with Boldyn to bring world-class connectivity to everyone who comes through our gates.”

Added Brendan O’Reilly, CEO, UK and Ireland, Boldyn Networks, “As the legendary home of the British Grand Prix and the venue for the first Formula 1 World Championship over 75 years ago, Silverstone is a place where excitement and expectations are at their highest every race weekend. Boldyn is very proud to be supporting this iconic venue with connectivity infrastructure built to match its world-famous reputation. The deployment will provide Silverstone with a future-ready mobile network designed to continue pleasing the fans, the teams and the broadcasters for years to come.”

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