Behind the wheel of a period car, here is what to cover

icon Frais médicaux

Spinning off at Copse or Maggotts, treatment up to €150,000

A historic car does not give the protection of a modern racing car. Contact in a tight pack or a high-speed spin can cause fractures and serious trauma. Medical costs up to €150,000 cover treatment, hospital stays and surgery, in England or once you are back home.

icon Transport et rapatriement

Trailered over from the continent, brought home if hurt

Towing a car to Northamptonshire from the continent is a long trip. If an accident leaves you unable to drive home, assistance and repatriation at actual cost arranges your transfer from the circuit and your return to your home, whatever your country of residence.

icon Option compétition

Qualifying, races and the rest of your historic season

Festival races are official competitions with qualifying sessions and results. The Competition option covers you for the weekend and for the other historic races in your season. Club parades are not races, so mention which one you are doing when you request your quote.

icon Capital invalidité

Burns or a heavy impact, capital up to €200,000

A fire on board or a frontal impact with a barrier can leave lasting injuries to the hands, back or legs. The permanent disability capital of up to €200,000 is there to help you adapt your life after an accident that leaves a permanent disability.

AxeoSport icon

August heat, tight cockpits, crowded grids

In August, temperatures climb inside narrow, poorly ventilated cockpits, under overalls and helmet. Grids mix very experienced drivers with amateurs who are new to the circuit, and the performance gap between cars can be wide. Drum brakes, period tyres and fragile mechanics leave little margin, and a packed paddock brings risks of its own.

Historic motorsport goes well beyond this weekend: track days, club races, hill climbs and circuit testing all season long. Our motorsport insurance covers drivers and co-drivers in training and in competition, at home and abroad, so the same protection follows you from one event to the next.

Generate your quote online

Silverstone Festival at a glance for drivers

The Silverstone Festival, formerly the Silverstone Classic, takes place at Silverstone circuit in August. It combines historic car races, club parades and entertainment for the crowds over a big family weekend. For the drivers lining up on the grid, it remains a proper competition.

  • Location: Silverstone circuit, England, United Kingdom
  • Next edition: August, next edition to be confirmed
  • Format: Historic races and club parades
  • Participants: Around 100,000 visitors
  • Conditions: Fast tarmac circuit, changeable English summer

Festival or historic meeting, one policy for everyone

Organising a historic car meeting with races and club parades? We insure your drivers and participants in a single policy, anywhere in the world. Medical assistance can be reached day and night throughout the weekend, and repatriation is included. We can also be a partner of your event.

Join our community of athletes

FAQ

Before you drive at Silverstone, common questions

A parade is not a timed race. Say so when you request your quote: medical costs, assistance and the disability capital apply to your activity, and the Competition option only matters if you enter the car in an official race.

No. AxeoSport personal accident insurance protects you as a person if you are injured in an accident. It does not replace the licence needed to race, the car's insurance or any requirement set by the festival organiser.

No. This is not cancellation insurance: entry fees, car transport and accommodation stay at your expense if you pull out. The policy covers the consequences of an accidental injury, on track and in practice.

Yes. Cover applies at home and abroad, whatever your country of residence. A driver coming from Belgium, Germany or France has the same guarantees on the English circuit as a local entrant.

The price depends on your profile, how long you need cover for and the options you pick. The online quote gives you an exact price in a few minutes, whether you are racing or on parade.

From the Silverstone paddock to the chequered flag, drive with a light heart