For some, the practice sessions during a motorsport event can be just as interesting as the race itself and, from a photographic perspective, offers just as many opportunities.
With the Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup making its annual visit to Silverstone, the chance to get close to the action the day before race day, both on and off the track, was a good occasion to make my first visit to a racing circuit of 2019.
Alongside the 48-strong GT3 field, support was also provided by the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe and the Formula Renault Eurocup.
Below is a small set of images from a number of on-track sessions, which took place in a range of conditions.