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Where exactly is the region dubbed ‘Motorsport Valley’? All the details on all 11 teams
Formula 1 has a rich history spanning 76 years and has seen races take place on six continents, from Singapore to Texas. Despite its global reach, most Formula 1 teams are actually based in England, particularly in an area known as ‘Motorsport Valley’ in the southern region of the country. This clustering of teams in Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, and Buckinghamshire has historical roots dating back to World War II when aerospace engineers repurposed their skills to build lightweight cars on former airfields. The proximity of these teams to each other, with facilities like McLaren’s being just over an hour away from Williams Grove, has fostered a hub of industry and attracted top engineering talent to the area. As a result, teams like Mercedes have established state-of-the-art facilities in Brackley and Brixworth in Northamptonshire, contributing to England’s status as a motorsport powerhouse.
