Silverstone has unveiled plans for its new Stowe Complex, an experimental driving and test facility.

The focal point of the centre will be a new multi-surface 1.15-mile race track, purpose-designed to demonstrate chassis control systems like ESP and ABS.

Alongside a split braking area, there will be a three-lane irrigated wet handling pad with different levels of grip, from sheet ice to standard wet tarmac.

There will also be two new hospitality buildings, built with automotive and corporate events in mind.

The Stowe Complex is the first phase of a £7m track development programme that will also see additional configurations to the existing Grand Prix circuit to cater for the arrival of the Moto GP.

The new extensions will mean the Silverstone circuit will boast five different track configurations on the 800-acre site.

The Stowe Complex is due to completed by March 2010.