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BRITISH GRAND PRIX, SILVERSTONE, JULY 6-8
British Grand Prix, silverstone, July 6-8
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Round 9 - Silverstone I Introduction
Hats off to the title sponsor of this weekend’s British Grand Prix, Santander, for the part it has played in generating local pre-event media interest in Formula 1.
For those who missed it, the Spanish banking giant, which could be forgiven for having rather more domestic issues on its mind at present, last week released its own fantasy circuit layout for a Grand Prix through the streets of London.
Not one to do things by halves, the firm engaged local drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, as well as television commentators Martin Brundle and David Croft, to explain its 14-corner, 5.1km, layout.
Predictably, the site of Formula 1 cars - albeit digital renderings of - ripping past such iconic landmarks as Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Admiralty Arch proved too evocative to be ignored by even the world’s leading news outlets.
Whipping the hype even further, and perhaps not coincidentally diverting attention away from the bribe scandal that had grabbed column inches the day before, Bernie Ecclestone even suggested that Formula 1 itself would be willing to pay the bill to hold a Grand Prix through London.
Despite the London Olympics being just weeks from kicking off, Formula 1 had managed to wrestle away the spotlight in glamorous fashion.
The real genius of it, of course, is the fact that a Grand Prix through the middle of the world’s most congested city is about as fanciful as it gets. The logistical and economic arguments against it are as plentiful as they are dull.
While other more serious bids for utilising the Olympic site for motor racing in the future are bubbling away in the background, holding a Grand Prix in the heart of the city has long been, and will undoubtedly remain, nothing more than a eye-catching idea. Well played, Santander.
Imaginatively speaking
Stefan BartholomaeuSJournalist, Speedcafe.comEditor, Speedcafe Race Guides
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It’s hard to believe that it’s been 15 years since Williams last triumphed in the British Grand Prix.
Then at the peak of its powers, Jacques Villenueve’s 1997 victory was the Grove-based squad’s sixth win at Silverstone in seven years, and its 10th home-soil success in the World Championship.
Looking back through the decades, one is reminded of the fact that the Williams F1 story is largely defined by its feats at the British Grand Prix.
It’s very first Grand Prix win took place on Silverstone’s sweeps in 1979, when Swiss journeyman Clay Regazzoni benefited from a failure on team-mate Alan Jones’
car to take a popular victory against the previously dominant French (Ligier and Renault) and Italian (Ferrari) competition.
Jones would have his revenge a year later when he returned to take the top step. Of course, the combination of the gritty Australian and the Ford-powered FW07 eventually led Jones and Williams to the Drivers’ and Constructors’ titles respectively that season.
As grand as those early triumphs were, the squad’s true affinity with its home race was to be hammered home by Nigel Mansell. A pair of back-to-back wins (1886/1987 and 1991/1992) for the lion-hearted British hero culminated in wrapping up the 1992 title at Silverstone, which sent local interest in
Grand Prix racing soaring to record heights.
Mansell’s achievements kicked off a period where Williams could seemingly do no wrong at the Northamptonshire venue. Wins for Alain Prost (1993), Damon Hill (1994) and Jacques Villeneuve (1996 and 1997) followed before the current 15 year drought took hold.
While defeating the likes of Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari and Lotus (formerly Renault) - which have shared the Silverstone wins since 1997 - this weekend won’t be easy, Williams has genuine reasons to be optimistic.
Pastor Maldonado undoubtedly had a quick car beneath him last time out in
Can Williams finally Win again at home?
THE 15 YEAR ITCH
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Valencia, where he qualified third before tripping over Lewis Hamilton’s McLaren while battling for the final podium spot on the penultimate lap. Although the stewards saw the clash as an act of typical on-track thuggery from the Venezuelan, the car’s speed was undeniable.
Like all teams, Williams has struggled to consistently get its car into the right operating window for the tyres this season. In the races between Maldonado’s much-discussed triumph at in Barcelona and his resurgence in Valencia, the second-year driver failed to score a single point.
According to Williams’ operations chief Mark Gillian however, the similarities between Silverstone and Barcelona has the team particular positive about its chances of again finding that illustrious sweet spot this weekend.
“We head to our home Grand Prix at Silverstone with high hopes,” says Gillian.
“Pirelli bring their hard (prime) and soft (option) tyres to this race, which is the
same pairing that we used successfully in Barcelona.
“We will also bring an updated aerodynamic package to the event which is imperative given the importance of aerodynamic efficiency around this track and how tight the grid is at present.”
Maldonado, who is a former winner at Silverstone in GP2, echoes Gillian’s thoughts.
“I think the track will suit our car because it’s similar to Barcelona and it’s also very fun to drive with sections like Maggots and Becketts which really test you as a driver,” says the 27-year-old.
“The pace of the car in Valencia was very promising and we have a number of updates expected for this race as well so hopefully we can give the home fans a good result.”
Although disappointed to miss out on a podium in Valencia, Maldonado says that his understanding of the Pirelli rubber is
THE 15 YEAR ITCHalso a continual source of confidence.
“I think I understand the tyres very well, much better than last year,” he says.
“Even if they changed for this year, I have a great feeling. I know exactly what to do to look after the tyres, how to manage the race to get a longer life from them. I am always trying to improve, but I think the combination between me, the car, and the tyres is good at the moment.”
Team-mate Bruno Senna has had a less headline-grabbing year. After a strong start, the Brazilian has scored just two points in the last five races, and was lucky to even end up with 10th in Valencia following a high-speed clash with Kamui Kobayashi.
While the Senna name may not be as linked with Silverstone as it is other venues (Bruno’s uncle Ayrton took just one victory at the venue), Bruno rates the current layout as one of the best on the calendar.
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“Silverstone is one of my favourite tracks because it’s high speed and flows really well,” he says.
“Our car has good pace at the high down force tracks and is good on high speed corners as well so it should suit Silverstone.
“Whilst we didn’t get the result we were hoping for in Valencia we showed that our car can be very competitive and with more updates planned for this race I’m optimistic about what we can achieve.”
With Williams having added a return to Renault power this year to its already 1997-inspired livery design, memories of victories past will undoubtedly come flooding back should either Maldonado or Senna take the chequered flag this weekend.
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1979 - Clay Regazzoni, Williams-Ford FW07B1980 - Alan Jones, Williams-Ford FW07B1986 - Nigel Mansell, Williams-Honda FW111987 - Nigel Mansell, Williams-Honda FW11B1991 - Nigel Mansell, Williams-Renault FW141992 - Nigel Mansell, Williams-Renault FW14B1993 - Alain Prost, Williams-Renault FW15C1994 - Damon Hill, Williams-Renault FW16B1996 - Jacques Villeneuve, Williams-Renault FW181997 - Jacques Villeneuve, Williams-Renault FW19
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15Round 9 - Silverstone I Track Details
CIRCuIT DeTaIlS SIlveRSTone
turn 1The bump at Abbey was ‘addressed’ in 2011 after drivers complained of its severity, making this a much simpler corner than previously.
turns 1-6The new section of the circuit – introduced in 2010 – is now quite familiar to most of the drivers, but this will be Kimi’s first experience of the updated layout.
turn 7Minimising understeer through Luffield is
Technical preview with Lotus F1’s trackside operations director Alan Permane
the Car
rear wingAfter three street courses, Silverstone requires a slightly lower level of downforce than we’ve seen of late with aerodynamic efficiency being king.
BrakesIn complete contrast to places like Canada or Valencia where we battle to keep the brakes cool, here we fight to maintain enough heat in them. Silverstone is very easy on the brakes, which get relatively little usage due to the quantity of high speed corners. On occasions when the drivers actually need the brakes they can be quite cold, so the key is to ensure they stay warm enough to function correctly.
SuspensionThere isn’t a great deal of kerb usage or anything which relies on any particular aspect of the suspension here, as it’s more of an aerodynamic efficiency type of circuit. You need a stable car through the high speed corners like Copse, Maggots, Becketts and Chapel, and this is achieved through a combination of aerodynamic balance and suspension settings.
tyresSilverstone is not dissimilar to Barcelona in that the high speed corners make it quite a
tough circuit on tyres. There has also been some resurfacing at Copse – the most high-speed section of the track – which could have an impact on tyre wear.
front wingThe cars may carry a little bit more front wing here than at other places to balance the car through the high speed corners. This also helps minimise understeer through Brooklands and Luffield which is vital to maintain good speed down the following straight, then on through Copse and into the Becketts complex.
engineThe layout of Silverstone is reasonably hard on the engine due to the high average rpm used over the course of a lap.
essential to ensure good speed down the straight, as this leads on through Copse, then subsequently into the Becketts complex and on to Stowe.
turn 9Taken almost flat out, Copse is one of the most daunting corners of the season. It’s been resurfaced for this year, which could catch a few drivers out on their early runs.
turns 10-13Overall car balance is essential through the high-speed Becketts complex, which is entered at over 300kph with only minor throttle lift through the entire series of corners.
turn 15Stowe follows the infamous Hangar straight – the longest full throttle zone around the circuit – and is approached at over 300kph.
turn 16Vale is one of the slowest corners on the track – taken at around 100kph – and precedes the final right-hander of Club before the drivers pile down the start / finish straight.
Start/finish straightThis is the second year in which the new pit complex will be used, with the original paddock being located on what is now the National straight.
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SEBASTIAN VETTEL
the Bagman’S SaY...Following the performance gained from its
‘d-spec’ upgrade package debuted in Valencia, Red Bull will head to Silverstone as the favourites for victory. The upgrades may have contributed to unreliability issues for both Vettel and Webber in Spain, but the speed of the updated RB8 was undeniable.
The majority of the Valencia upgrades centred around the car’s lower rear bodywork - further refining an area that has seen several revisions since pre-season testing.
Both drivers have won here in the past and can be expected to be neck-and-neck this weekend.
Base: Milton Keynes, UKTeam Principal: Christian HornerTechnical Chief: Adrian NeweyChassis: RB8Engine: Renault RS27-2012
Debut: Albert Park, 2005Constructors’ titles: 2Wins: 29Pole Positions: 42Fastest Laps: 24
Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 03/07/1987 Debut: Indianapolis, 2007World Championships: 2 Wins: 22Poles: 33 Fastest Laps: 11Career Highlights: 2010 and 2011 World Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2006 F3 Euro Series, 2nd 2004 Formula BMW ADAC
Nationality: AustralianDate of Birth: 27/08/1976 Debut: Albert Park, 2002World Championships: 0 Wins: 8Poles: 9 Fastest Laps: 13Career Highlights: 3rd 2010 and 2011 World Drivers’ Championship, 2nd 2001 International F3000, 1st 1996 British FF Festival
MARK WEBBER
SEBASTIAN VETTELChampionship Position: 4Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 5.5Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 6.8
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JENSON BUTTON
the Bagman’S SaY...The British Grand Prix is always a big weekend for
McLaren, especially so in the last few years where it has fielded an all-British driver line-up.
The team’s package wasn’t far away from the ultimate pace in Valencia, with Hamilton managing to qualifying in the top two for the seventh time in eight races. Not for the first time however, tyre degradation and the 2008 World Champion’s determination to hold position were the car’s downfall. The cooler conditions likely to prevail at Silverstone should see Hamilton well in the podium fight this weekend.
Team-mate Button has yet to stand on the podium at his home race, and with a qualifying average of 10.8 over the last three races, might be up against it once again.
Base: Woking, UKTeam Principal: Martin WhitmarshTechnical Chief: Paddy LoweChassis: MP4-27Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z
Debut: Monte Carlo, 1966World Championships: 8Wins: 177Poles Positions: 148Fastest Laps: 149
Nationality: BritishDate of Birth: 19/01/1980 Debut: Albert Park, 2000World Championships: 1 Wins: 13Poles: 8 Fastest Laps: 7Career Highlights: 2009 World Drivers’ Champion, 1st 1998 British FF Festival, 1998 British FF Champion
Nationality: BritishDate of Birth: 07/01/1985 Debut: Albert Park, 2007World Championships: 1 Wins: 18Poles: 20 Fastest Laps: 11Career Highlights: 2008 World Drivers’ Champion, 2006 GP2 Champion, 2005 F3 Euroseries Champion
LEWIS HAMILTON
JENSON BUTTONChampionship Position: 8Best Qualifying: 2Average Qualifying: 7.1Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 10.5
LEWIS HAMILTONChampionship Position: 3Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 1.9Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 9.4
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SCuderia ferrari
FERNANDO ALONSO
the Bagman’S SaY...The Ferrari may continue to lack the ultimate one-
lap pace of its rivals, but as proven so emphatically in Valencia, one should never write-off the chances of Fernando Alonso.
The Spaniard won the European GP despite starting 11th, and also took an against-the-odds victory at Silverstone last year.
While his 2011 effort was boosted by what turned out to be a one-race crackdown on off-throttle diffuser blowing, the high-speed sweeps of the British GP venue are guaranteed to magnify any aerodynamic deficiencies in the Scuderia’s package. The car’s form on the similar Barcelona layout however indicates that a victory is not completely out of the question.
Base: Maranello, ItalyTeam Principal: Stefano DomenicaliTechnical Chief: Pat FryChassis: F2012Engine: Ferrari 056
Debut: Monte Carlo, 1950World Championships: 16Wins: 218Pole Positions: 205Fastest Laps: 227
Nationality: SpanishDate of Birth: 29/07/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2001World Championships: 2 Wins: 29Poles: 20 Fastest Laps: 19Career Highlights: 2005 and 2006 World Drivers Champion, 1st 1999 Euro Open by Nissan
Nationality: BrazilianDate of Birth: 25/04/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2002World Championships: 0 Wins: 11Poles: 15 Fastest Laps: 14Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 World Drivers’ Championship, 1st 2001 Euro F3000, 1st 2000 Formula Renault Eurocup
FELIPE MASSA
FERNANDO ALONSOChampionship Position: 1Best Qualifying: 3Average Qualifying: 7.8Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 4.1
FELIPE MASSAChampionship Position: 16Best Qualifying: 6Average Qualifying: 12.1Best Finish: 6Average Finish: 12.6
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MICHAEL SCHUMACHER
the Bagman’S SaY...Michael Schumacher’s come-from-behind
podium in Valencia was the German’s first visit to the rostrum in almost six years, and handed the Mercedes team just its second trophy in five races.
The Brackley-based squad’s early season traits of being devastatingly quick over one-lap before fading fast in the races has long disappeared, leaving the team without a front-row start since China.
Rosberg, however, has proven remarkably consistent - scoring just one less point than championship leader Alonso across the last six races.
Expect the two Silver Arrows to be right in the middle of the top 10 scrap this weekend.
Base: Brackley, UKTeam Principal: Ross BrawnTechnical Chief: Bob BellChassis: F1 W03Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO108Z
Debut: Albert Park, 2010World Championships: 0Wins: 1Pole Positions: 2Fastest Laps: 1
Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 03/01/1969 Debut: Spa, 1991World Championships: 7 Wins: 91Poles: 69 Fastest Laps: 76Career Highlights: 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 World Drivers’ Champion, 1990 German F3 Champion
Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 27/06/1985 Debut: Sakhir, 2006World Championships: 0 Wins: 1Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 3Place of Birth: WiesbadenCareer Highlights: 2nd 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, 2005 GP2 Champion, 1st 2002 Formula BMW ADAC
NICO ROSBERG
MICHAEL SCHUMACHERChampionship Position: 13Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 7.4Best Finish: 3Average Finish: 16.5
NICO ROSBERGChampionship Position: 5Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 5.3Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 6.5
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lotuS f1 team
KIMI RAIKKONEN
the Bagman’S SaY...Lotus continues to be the nearly-team of the
2012 season, with both Grosjean and Raikkonen threatening to win races, but continually coming up short.
The European Grand Prix was a case in point, with Grosjean running second for a large portion of the race before a rare mechanical failure (alternator), and Raikkonen ultimately finishing in the runner-up position.
With the E20 having proven itself to work best in warmer track conditions, expecting the team to extract the extra ounce of pace out of the car required to take the biggest trophy at Silverstone is likely to be too much. A top five finish for either driver will be a good result.
Base: Enstone, UKTeam Principal: Eric BoullierTechnical Chief: James AllisonChassis: E20Engine: Renault RS27- 2012
Debut: Albert Park, 2012World Championships: 0Wins: 0Pole Positions: 0Fastest Laps: 2
Nationality: FinnishDate of Birth: 17/10/1979 Debut: Albert Park, 2001World Championships: 1 Wins: 18Poles: 16 Fastest Laps: 36Career Highlights: 2007 World Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2005 World Driver’s Championship, 2000 British Formula Renault champion
Nationality: FrenchDate of Birth: 17/04/1986 Debut: Valencia, 2009World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 2011 GP2 and GP2 Asia Series Champion, 2010 Auto GP champion, 2007 F3 Euro Series Champion
ROMAIN GROSJEAN
KIMI RAIKKONENChampionship Position: 6Best Qualifying: 5Average Qualifying: 8.6Best Finish: 2Average Finish: 6.3
ROMAIN GROSJEANChampionship Position: 7Best Qualifying: 3Average Qualifying: 5.9Best Finish: 2Average Finish: 13.9
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PAUL DI RESTA
the Bagman’S SaY...Force India enjoyed its best points haul of the
season in Valencia, with Nico Hulkenberg and Paul di Resta finishing fifth and seventh respectively.
Encouragingly heading into his home Grand Prix, 10th on the grid and seventh in the race were both disappointing results for di Resta. The former DTM champion believed that, without a critical mistake in Q3, he could have started as high as fourth. The race meanwhile was a case of sticking too rigidly to a one-stop plan, when joining Schumacher and Webber in making a late final stop could likely have rocketed him into the top placings.
Both di Resta and Hulkenberg appear to stand a strong chance of scoring more points this weekend.
Base: Silverstone, UKTeam Principal: Vijay MallyaTechnical Chief: Andrew GreenChassis: VJM05Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO108Z
Debut: Albert Park, 2008World Championships: 0Wins: 0Pole Positions: 1Fastest Laps: 1
Nationality: ScottishDate of Birth: 16/04/1986 Debut: Albert Park, 2011World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2010 DTM Champion, 2006 Formula 3 Euroseries Champion, 1st 2006 Masters of F3
Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 19/08/1987 Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: Pole Position for 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix, 2009 GP2 Series Champion, 2005 Formula BMW ADAC champion
NICO HULKENBERG
PAUL DI RESTAChampionship Position: 11Best Qualifying: 8Average Qualifying: 12.5Best Finish: 6Average Finish: 9.3
NICO HULKENBERGChampionship Position: 14Best Qualifying: 8Average Qualifying: 12.5Best Finish: 5Average Finish: 11.6
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SauBer f1 team
KAMUI KOBAYASHI
the Bagman’S SaY...Sunday’s race is again likely to be a come-from-
behind challenge for the Sauber squad. Perez has started no better than 15th over the last three races, while team-mate Kobayashi also has a double-digit season qualifying average, and heads to Silverstone with a five-place grid penalty following a clash with Felipe Massa in Valencia.
The team has confirmed that it’ll be sporting an aerodynamic upgrade package this weekend, which could provide a boost on what is regarded as a highly aero-dependent circuit. As has been repeatedly proven, points are possible for this team no matter where they qualify.
Base: Hinwil, SwitzerlandTeam Principal: Peter SauberTechnical Chief: Matt MorrisChassis: C31Engine: Ferrari 056
Debut: Kylami, 1993World Championships: 0Wins: 1Pole Positions: 1Fastest Laps: 4
Nationality: JapaneseDate of Birth: 13/09/1986 Debut: Interlagos, 2009World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 2008/09 GP2 Asia Series Champion, 4th 2007 F3 Euroseries, 1st 2005 FRenault Eurocup
Nationality: MexicanDate of Birth: 26/01/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2011World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 2nd 2010 GP2 Series, 4th 2007 British F3 Championship Class, 1st 2007 British F3 National Class
SERGIO PEREZ
KAMUI KOBAYASHIChampionship Position: 12Best Qualifying: 4Average Qualifying: 10.8Best Finish: 5Average Finish: 13.6
SERGIO PEREZChampionship Position: 9Best Qualifying: 6Average Qualifying: 12.9Best Finish: 2Average Finish: 9.4
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SCuderia toro roSSo
DANIEL RICCIARDO
the Bagman’S SaY...Like Sauber’s Kamui Kobayashi, Jean-Eric Vergne
will be on the back-foot this weekend thanks to a carry-over grid penalty from Valencia. The French rookie will likely start last thanks to a 10-place punishment for an awkward clash with the Caterham of Heikki Kovalainen.
Vergne was out-qualified by team-mate Ricciardo for the seventh time in eight Grands Prix in Valencia. The Australian celebrates a full year as an F1 driver this weekend at Silverstone. Sadly, the former long-time Red Bull-backed driver’s chances of scoring points this year aren’t that much greater than they were 12 months ago in the HRT. Rain is likely the main hope for these two to break into the top 10.
Base: Faenza, ItalyTeam Principal: Franz TostTechnical Chief: Giorgio AscanelliChassis: STR7Engine: Ferrari 056
Debut: Sakhir, 2006World Championships: 0Wins: 1Pole Positions: 1Fastest Laps: 0
Nationality: AustralianDate of Birth: 01/07/1989 Debut: Silverstone, 2011World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2009 British Formula 3 Champion, 2nd 2010 Formula Renault 3.5, 2008 Formula Renault 2.0 Champion
Nationality: FrenchDate of Birth:25/04/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2012World Championships: – Wins: –Poles: – Fastest Laps: –Career Highlights: 2nd 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series, 2010 British Formula 3 Champion, 2nd European Formula Renault 2.0 series
JEAN-ERIC VERGNE
DANIEL RICCIARDOChampionship Position: 18Best Qualifying: 6Average Qualifying: 13.9Best Finish: 9Average Finish: 13.5
JEAN-ERIC VERGNEChampionship Position: 17Best Qualifying: 11Average Qualifying: 17.0Best Finish: 8Average Finish: 13.9
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WilliamS
the Bagman’S SaY...Pastor Maldonado and Williams were back on
form in Valencia - the Venezuelan qualifying an outstanding third on Saturday before ultimately tripping over Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages of the race while fighting for the final podium spot.
The Williams team says it’s highly optimistic of providing its drivers with a quick car this weekend at Silverstone. The circuit’s similarities with Barcelona, where Maldonado broke the squad’s eight-year victory drought earlier this season, combined with the Valencia form gives strong reason for optimism.
Base: Grove, UKTeam Principal: Frank WilliamsTechnical Chief: Mike CoughlanChassis: FW34Engine: Renault RS27- 2012
Debut: Aires, 1978World Championships: 9Wins: 114Pole Positions: 127Fastest Laps: 130
Nationality: VenezuelanDate of Birth: 09/03/1985 Debut: Albert Park, 2011World Championships: 0 Wins: 1Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2010 GP2 Champion, 3rd 2006 Formula Renault 3.5, 1st 2004 Formula Renault 2000 Italia
Nationality: BrazilianDate of Birth: 15/10/1983 Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 GP2 Series, 3rd 2006 British F3 Championship, 5th 2008 GP2 Asia Series
BRUNO SENNA
PASTOR MALDONADOChampionship Position: 10Best Qualifying: 2Average Qualifying: 10.0Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 14.0
BRUNO SENNAChampionship Position: 15Best Qualifying: 13Average Qualifying: 14.8Best Finish: 6Average Finish: 13.9
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Caterham f1 team
HEIKKI KOVALAINEN
the Bagman’S SaY...Caterham will debut the second package of
new parts in its two-stage update this weekend at Silverstone.
While the team is cautious on predicting its gain, Heikki Kovalainen says he’s hoping for between a 0.5s and 1s improvement from the package, which will include new rear bodywork and exhaust treatment.
Having genuinely out-qualified both Toro Rossos in Valencia, the Finn is understandably excited about the potential to push further into the midfield this weekend.
Base: Hingham, UKTeam Principal: Tony FernandesTechnical Chief: Mike GascoyneChassis: CT01Engine: Renault RS27-2012
Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships : 0Wins: 0Pole Positions: 0Fastest Laps: 0
Nationality: FinnishDate of Birth: 19/10/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2007World Championships: 0 Wins: 1Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 2Career Highlights: 1st 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix, 2nd 2005 GP2 Series, 1st 2004 World Series by Nissan
Nationality: RussianDate of Birth: 08/09/1984 Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 3rd 2011 Australian Grand Prix, 2nd 2009 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 GP2 Asia Series
VITALY PETROV
HEIKKI KOVALAINENChampionship Position: 19Best Qualifying: 16Average Qualifying: 18.1Best Finish: 13Average Finish: 17.1
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33Round 9 - Silverstone I Driver Profiles
hrt f1 team
PEDRO DE LA ROSA
the Bagman’S SaY...The HRT will need to get on top of the tyre
degradation issues its suffered from in Valencia if it is to beat its fellow cellar-dwellers Marussia this weekend.
While both Pedro de la Rosa and Narain Karthikeyan out-qualified Charles Pic at the Spanish circuit, neither could stay ahead of the French rookie in the race.
The team is this weekend planning on giving third-driver Dani Clos mileage during Friday practice - the first time that the Spaniard has experienced a race weekend since Barcelona.
Base: Madrid, SpainTeam Principal: Luis Perez-SalaTechnical Chief: Jean-Claude MartensChassis: F112Engine: Cosworth CA2012
Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships: 0WIns: 0Pole Positions: 0Fastest Laps: 0
Nationality: SpanishDate of Birth: 24/02/1971 Debut: Albert Park, 1999World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 1997 Formula Nippon F3000 Champion, 1995 Japanese Formula 3 Champion
Nationality: IndianDate of Birth: 14/01/1977 Debut: Albert Park, 2005World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 4th 2005 US Grand Prix, 4th 2000 British F3 Championship, 4th 2003 Formula Nissan WS
NARAIN KARTHIKEYAN
PEDRO DE LA ROSAChampionship Position: 24Best Qualifying: 21Average Qualifying: 22.1Best Finish: 17Average Finish: 20.9
NARAIN KARTHIKEYANChampionship Position: 23Best Qualifying: 22Average Qualifying: 23.6Best Finish: 15Average Finish: 20.9
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maruSSia f1 team
TIMO GLOCK
the Bagman’S SaY...Expect Marussia to pull clear of the HRT this
weekend in the battle of the backmarkers. Marussia is bringing what it describes as its “first proper wind-tunnel generated’ upgrade of the season to Silverstone, which is set to include a new rear wing, exhausts, floor and sidepods.
Timo Glock will return after missing the European Grand Prix with an infection. The German’s absence from qualifying and the race in Valencia left the team’s fortunes squarely on the shoulders of Charles Pic who, despite being out-qualified by both HRTs, managed to come out on top in the race.
Base: Banbury, UKTeam Principal: John BoothTechnical Chief: Pat SymondsChassis: MR01Engine: Cosworth CA2012
Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships: 0Wins: 0Pole Positions: 0Fastest Laps: 0
Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 18/03/1982 Debut: Montreal, 2004World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 2 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 2nd 2009 Singapore Grand Prix, 2007 GP2 Champion, 1st 2001 Formula BMW ADAC
Nationality: FrenchDate of Birth: 15/02/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2012World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 4th 2011 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 and 2009 World Series by Renault FR 3.5
CHARLES PIC
TIMO GLOCKChampionship Position: 21Best Qualifying: 20Average Qualifying: 21.4Best Finish: 14Average Finish: 17.4
CHARLES PICChampionship Position: 22Best Qualifying: 21Average Qualifying: 22.0Best Finish: 15Average Finish: 19.1
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37Round 9 - Silverstone I Race Stats
ChamPIonShIP STanDIngSWorld driVerS ChamPionShiP
no driver nat Car Points
1 Fernando Alonso Spain Ferrari 111
2 Mark Webber Australia Red Bull 91
3 Lewis Hamilton Great Britain McLaren 88
4 Sebastian Vettel Germany Red Bull 85
5 Nico Rosberg Germany Mercedes 75
6 Kimi Raikkonen Finland Lotus 73
7 Romain Grosjean France Lotus 53
8 Jenson Button Great Britain McLaren 49
9 Sergio Perez Mexico Sauber 39
10 Pastor Maldonado Venezuala Williams 29
11 Paul Di Resta Great Britain Force India 27
12 Kamui Kobayshi Japan Sauber 21
13 Michael Schumacher Germany Mercedes 17
14 Nico Hulkenberg Germany Force India 17
15 Bruno Senna Brazil Williams 16
16 Felipe Massa Brazil Ferrari 11
17 Jean-Eric Vergne France Toro Rosso 4
18 Daniel Ricciardo Australia Toro Rosso 2
19 Heikki Kovalainen Finland Caterham 0
20 Vitaly Petrov Russia Caterham 0
21 Timo Glock Germany Marussia 0
22 Charles Pic France Marussia 0
23 Narain Karthikeyan India HRT 0
24 Pedro de la Rosa Spain HRT 0
World ConStruCtorS ChamPionShiPPos Constructor Points
1 Red Bull Racing 176
2 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 137
3 Lotus F1 Team 126
4 Scuderia Ferrari 122
5 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team 92
7 Sauber F1 Team 60
6 Williams F1 Team 45
8 Sahara Force India F1 Team 44
9 Scuderia Toro Rosso 6
11 Caterham F1 Team 0
10 Marussia F1 Team 0
12 HRT F1 Team 0
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ReCenT BRITISh gRanD PRIx WInneRS
Year driver Car location2011 Fernando Alonso Ferrari Silverstone2010 Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault Silverstone2009 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault Silverstone2008 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes Silverstone2007 Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari Silverstone2006 Fernando Alonso Renault Silverstone2005 Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren-Mercedes Silverstone2004 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Silverstone2003 Rubens Barrichello Ferrari Silverstone2002 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Silverstone2001 Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes Silverstone2000 David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes Silverstone1999 David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes Silverstone1998 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Silverstone1997 Jacques Villeneuve Williams-Renault Silverstone1996 Jacques Villeneuve Williams-Renault Silverstone1995 Johnny Herbert Benetton-Renault Silverstone1994 Damon Hill Williams-Renault Silverstone1993 Alain Prost Williams-Renault Silverstone1992 Nigel Mansell Williams-Renault Silverstone1991 Nigel Mansell Williams-Renault Silverstone1990 Alain Prost Ferrari Silverstone1989 Alain Prost McLaren-Honda Silverstone1988 Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda Silverstone1987 Nigel Mansell Williams-Honda Silverstone1986 Nigel Mansell Williams-Honda Brands Hatch1985 Alain Prost McLaren-TAG Silverstone1984 Niki Lauda McLaren-TAG Brands Hatch1983 Alain Prost Renault Silverstone1982 Niki Lauda McLaren-Ford Brands Hatch1981 John Watson McLaren-Ford Silverstone1980 Alan Jones Williams-Ford Brands Hatch1979 Clay Regazzoni Williams-Ford Silverstone1978 Carlos Reutemann Ferrari Brands Hatch1977 James Hunt McLaren-Ford Silverstone1976 Niki Lauda Ferrari Brands Hatch1975 Emerson Fittipaldi McLaren-Ford Silverstone1974 Jody Scheckter Tyrrell-Ford Brands Hatch1973 Peter Revson McLaren-Ford Silverstone1972 Emerson Fittipaldi Lotus-Ford Brands Hatch
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40 Round 9 - Silverstone I Race Stats
PRevIouS WoRlD DRIveRS’ ChamPIonS
Year driver nat Constructor Wins Poles Points2010 Sebastian Vettel GER Red Bull 5 10 2562009 Jenson Button GBR Brawn 6 4 952008 Lewis Hamilton GBR McLaren 5 7 982007 Kimi Räikkönen FIN Ferrari 6 3 1102006 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 1342005 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 1332004 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 13 8 1482003 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 6 5 932002 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 11 7 1442001 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 9 11 1232000 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 9 9 1081999 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren 5 11 761998 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren 8 9 1001997 Jacques Villeneuve CAN Williams 7 10 81 1996 Damon Hill GBR Williams 8 9 971995 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton 9 4 102 1994 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton 8 6 921993 Alain Prost FRA Williams 7 13 991992 Nigel Mansell GBR Williams 9 14 1081991 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 7 8 961990 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 6 10 781989 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 4 2 761988 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 8 13 901987 Nelson Piquet BRA Williams 3 4 731986 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 4 1 721985 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 5 2 731984 Niki Lauda AUT McLaren 5 0 721983 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham 3 1 591982 Keke Rosberg FIN Williams 1 1 441981 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham 3 4 501980 Alan Jones AUS Williams 5 3 67
41Round 9 - Silverstone I Race Stats
PRevIouS WoRlD DRIveRS’ ChamPIonS
Year driver nat Constructor Wins Poles Points1979 Jody Scheckter RSA Ferrari 3 1 511978 Mario Andretti USA Lotus 6 8 641977 Niki Lauda AUT Ferrari 3 2 721976 James Hunt GBR McLaren 6 8 691975 Niki Lauda AUT Ferrari 5 9 64.51974 Emerson Fittipaldi BRA McLaren 3 2 551973 Jackie Stewart GBR Tyrell 5 3 711972 Emerson Fittipaldi BRA Lotus 5 3 611971 Jackie Stewart GBR Tyrell 6 6 621970 Jochen Rindt AUT Lotus 5 3 451969 Jackie Stewart GBR Matra 6 2 631968 Graham Hill GBR Lotus 3 2 481967 Denny Hulme NZL Brabham 2 0 511966 Jack Brabham AUS Brabham 4 3 421965 Jim Clark GBR Lotus 6 6 541964 John Surtees GBR Ferrari 2 2 401963 Jim Clark GBR Lotus 7 7 541962 Graham Hill GBR BRM 4 1 421961 Phil Hill USA Ferrari 2 5 341960 Jack Brabham AUS Cooper 5 3 431959 Jack Brabham AUS Cooper 2 1 311958 Mike Hawthorn GBR Ferrari 1 4 421957 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Maserati 4 4 401956 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Ferrari 3 6 301955 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Mercedes 4 3 401954 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Maserati/Mercedes 6 5 421953 Alberto Ascari ITA Ferrari 5 6 34.51952 Alberto Ascari ITA Ferrari 6 5 361951 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Alfa Romeo 3 4 311950 Giuseppe Farina ITA Alfa Romeo 3 2 30
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