Tag Archives: British GP

The H Duct Lap League: Silverstone

Nico Rosberg’s league lead continues to be eroded as he once again failed to pick up points, with Kamui Kobayashi now his nearest challenger, just six points behind. Sauber increase their lead in the team league, now 45 points clear … Continue reading

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The British GP in numbers

Total number of laps completed (by driver) Kamui Kobayashi 125 Michael Schumacher 120 Sebastian Vettel 117 Fernando Alonso 116 Kimi Räikkönen 115 Romain Grosjean 111 Jean-Eric Vergne 111 Felipe Massa 111 Lewis Hamilton 111 Pastor Maldonado 108 Mark Webber 107 … Continue reading

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2012: British GP: Qualifying

Despite it being dry for the third and final free practice session, the rain came once again in time for the start of qualifying meaning that drivers had to go out on the intermediate tyres. Unlike most sessions, everybody got … Continue reading

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2012: British GP: FP3

Free Practice 3 Last year’s race winner Fernando Alonso topped the third and final practice session for the British GP as the rain finally subsided, allowing drivers to use the hard and soft compound slick tyres on a drying track. … Continue reading

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2012: British GP: FP1 + FP2

Free Practice 1 The first free practice session for the British GP took place in wet conditions which restricted running as some drivers chose to stay in the garage. Despite the weather the grandstands were full, with record numbers expected … Continue reading

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2012: British GP: Preview

As we head into the ninth round of the season, and near the half way point, the championship is heating up with Fernando Alonso leading the way. The British GP at Silverstone is not only the home race of three … Continue reading

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Scrutineering: Heikki Kovalainen

Heikki Kovalainen is currently competing in his sixth season in Formula One, driving for the Caterham F1 Team, having previously driven for Renault and McLaren. During his time on the grid he has had one pole position, one win, two … Continue reading

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British GP: Accommodation for Silverstone

British GP: Accommodation for Silverstone As home to one of the largest race tracks in the world, choosing where to stay at Silverstone can often be reasonably challenging. Some of the events that take place at the Northamptonshire venue include … Continue reading

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The Alternative F1 Calendar – In Detail! (Part 2)

Read Part One first! The Alternative F1 Calendar Australian GP – Albert Park, Melbourne Malaysian GP – Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur Chinese GP – Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai Spanish GP  - Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona Monaco GP – Circuit … Continue reading

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