The Silverstone Sports Engineering Story
How it began
The Hub was created by the Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) experts TotalSim. Through their extensive experience working with Team GB and other elite athletes, they discovered a need for affordable bespoke sports engineering tools.
They set about designing a bespoke sports wind tunnel with Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman and Sports Aero Solutions.
This snowballed into the creation of the hub, where engineers and sports scientists can help create a unique environment for innovation in the perfect location at Silverstone Park.
The opening of Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub
The opening of Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub
Our Aim
To provide an independent, private and affordable R&D experience.
At Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub, our mission is to support the sports engineering and cycling community by providing private, affordable, and cutting-edge R&D facilities that deliver accurate, repeatable results in a professional and comfortable environment.
Alongside our advanced testing spaces, we offer flexible offices for rent designed to bring innovators, engineers, and cycling businesses together. Creating a collaborative hub where ideas, performance, and community thrive under one roof.
Location: Silverstone park
Silverstone Park is the perfect location for the Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub, creating a community of high tech innovative companies, within the motorsports valley.
Silverstone Park has already 70+ companies based at the site, with significant expansion plans to increase the facilities and community.
The central location and access to skilled personnel and suppliers, within the area, make it the ideal base for the Hub.
Press Coverage
BikeRadar takes a look at Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub
"Everyone goes there": how a UK wind tunnel became a world leader for cycling innovation
Charlie Allenby investigates how the Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub has become the sport’s gold standard
From Concept to Competitive Advantage
The facilities and expertise within the TotalSim family work together to support every stage of product development. Advanced simulation identifies opportunities before prototypes are built, specialised testing facilities refine and validate designs, and real-world environments confirm performance where it matters most. This integrated approach reduces development time, minimises risk and delivers confidence that every design decision contributes to improved performance.
From cycling to motorsport and automotive, Bramble’s CFD software helps teams accelerate development, and make faster, data-driven engineering decisions. All with no license or subscription fees, just P.A.Y.G.
Vorteq combines elite-level engineering and wind-tunnel testing to create cycling skinsuits and apparel designed to reduce drag and maximise speed in competition.
Catesby Projects combines simulation, design, and physical testing to support high-performance vehicle development for the cycling, automotive, motorsport, and mobility sectors.
Catesby Tunnel operates a world-class testing facility in Northamptonshire, providing a controlled environment for automotive, motorsport, and mobility engineering. The tunnel reaches 2,740 m with a constant 1:176 gradient for repeatable results.