Red Bull have been fastest in every session so far this weekend. But they’ve thrown away scores of points this year through driver errors and unreliability in the races. Can they banish those demons to score a second consecutive one-two at Silverstone? Or will the fragile RB6s and its warring drivers allow the likes of … Continue reading The biggest threat to Red Bull is themselves (British GP pre-race analysis)
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Liuzzi demoted to 20th after penalty
Posted onVitantonio Liuzzi has been docked five places on the starting grid for the British Grand Prix. The Force India driver was found to have impeded Nico H?â??lkenberg during Q2. He came out of the pits ahead of H?â??lkenberg and failed to let the Williams driver pass. Liuzzi’s penalty means he now starts from 20th on … Continue reading Liuzzi demoted to 20th after penalty
Should Webber have got Red Bull’s new front wing instead of Vettel? (Poll)
Posted onSebastian Vettel is on pole position for tomorrow’s British Grand Prix. But team mate Mark Webber could be starting from the coveted P1 had Red Bull team principal Christian Horner not taken a controversial decision to take the team’s new front wing off Webber’s car and put it on Vettel’s. Did Horner make the right … Continue reading Should Webber have got Red Bull’s new front wing instead of Vettel? (Poll)
Vettel on pole as Red Bull dominate at Silverstone
Posted onSebastian Vettel is on pole position for the second year in a row at Silverstone, leading yet another Red Bull one-two. But reigning champion Jenson Button starts in 14th place for his home Grand Prix after failing to reach Q3. Team mate Lewis Hamilton starts from fourth place alongside Fernando Alonso. Q1 The usual suspects … Continue reading Vettel on pole as Red Bull dominate at Silverstone
2010 British Grand Prix grid
Posted onRow 1 1. Sebastian Vettel 1’29.615Red Bull-Renault 2. Mark Webber 1’29.758Red Bull-Renault Row 2 3. Fernando Alonso 1’30.426Ferrari 4. Lewis Hamilton 1’30.556McLaren-Mercedes Row 3 5. Nico Rosberg 1’30.625Mercedes 6. Robert Kubica 1’31.040Renault Row 4 7. Felipe Massa 1’31.172Ferrari 8. Rubens Barrichello 1’31.175Williams-Cosworth Row 5 9. Pedro de la Rosa 1’31.274Sauber-Ferrari 10. Michael Schumacher 1’31.430Mercedes Row … Continue reading 2010 British Grand Prix grid
British Grand Prix Qualifying Live Blog
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Vettel fastest after front wing scare
Posted onSebastian Vettel was fastest in the final practice session at Silverstone. But he had a scare on his final lap when his front wing failed as he approached the fast new Abbey corner. The nose suddenly collapsed, causing the wing to drag along the floor. Vettel went straight on but was able to bring the … Continue reading Vettel fastest after front wing scare
British Grand Prix Practice 3 Live Blog
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British Grand Prix practice in pictures
Posted onBright, sunny weather greeted the Formula 1 teams as they practised on the revised Silverstone circuit for the first time ahead of the British Grand Prix. Here’s a selection of photographs I took at Silverstone during practice today around the track and in the pits.
‘More to come’ from revised McLaren (British GP practice interactive data)
Posted onMcLaren have a lot of work to do to get the most out of their new exhaust package at Silverstone this weekend. Having ended second practice 1.5 seconds off Red Bull, Lewis Hamilton admitted: “We haven?óÔé¼Ôäót got the optimum out of the car yet, there?óÔé¼Ôäós still more to come.?óÔé¼?Ø See below for the interactive data … Continue reading ‘More to come’ from revised McLaren (British GP practice interactive data)
Red Bull on top again at Silverstone
Posted onRed Bull were fastest again in the second practice session at Silverstone as Mark Webber topped the times with a 1’31.234. Fernando Alonso was second fastest in a session which saw several mistakes from drivers as they got used to the new track.
British Grand Prix Practice 2 Live Blog
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Vettel fastest at new Silverstone
Posted onSebastian Vettel headed the times at the end of the first practice session on the revised Silverstone circuit. The Red Bull driver also signalled he had more time in hand, setting the fastest middle sector on his final lap. Lewis Hamilton was second fastest ahead of Robert Kubica.
British Grand Prix Practice 1 Live Blog
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Sakon Yamamoto to replace Bruno Senna at HRT at Silverstone
Posted onHRT reserve driver Sakon Yamamoto will take the place of Bruno Senna in both of tomorrow’s practice sessions for the British Grand Prix. The team refused to confirm claims that Yamamoto will drive throughout the race weekend but other sources are reporting team principal Colin Kolles has stated Senna will not drive for the team … Continue reading Sakon Yamamoto to replace Bruno Senna at HRT at Silverstone
2010 British Grand Prix – F1 Fanatic unofficial race programme (Video)
Posted onHave all the important information for this weekend?óÔé¼Ôäós British Grand Prix at your fingertips. The F1 Fanatic unofficial race programme includes all the pre-race facts and figures you need, plus a video lap of the new Silverstone track.
Red Bull’s speed may stop home success at Silverstone (British GP preview)
Posted onHaving won four races already this year Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton have their eyes on a home win at Silverstone? But the Red Bulls may prove just too quick to catch on a circuit where aerodynamic performance is crucial. Read on to see what surprises the new Silverstone may have in store for the … Continue reading Red Bull’s speed may stop home success at Silverstone (British GP preview)
British Grand Prix live TV times
Posted onHere are the details of the BBC’s live video coverage of the British Grand Prix and the F1 Fanatic live blogs which will take place during all five sessions this weekend. If you would like to help run the live blogs this weekend please get in touch by emailling me, using Twitter or leave a … Continue reading British Grand Prix live TV times
Mansell on stewards’ panel at Silverstone
Posted onNigel Mansell will act as the drivers’ representative on the stewards’ panel in the British Grand Prix. The 1992 world champion won 31 F1 races in a career spanning 1980 to 1995. He also won the 1993 IndyCar title. More recently Mansell made an ill-fated bid to race in the 2010 Le Mans 24 Hours … Continue reading Mansell on stewards’ panel at Silverstone
Ferrari bringing further upgrades (Video)
Posted onFerrari are bringing more upgrades for the F10 for the British Grand Prix and have further steps planned for the next two races. A new front wing and revised rear wing will be run at Silverstone, two weeks after they introduced their exhaust driven diffuser in Valencia. In the video above Stefano Domenicali confirms further … Continue reading Ferrari bringing further upgrades (Video)