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On 06/07, 17:24
Like most leading teams, Scuderia Ferrari ran conservatively during Free Practice 1 and 2 in order to preserve Wet tires for the rest of the weekend. Therefore, it's impossible to draw any conclusions about the condition of the F2012 at Silverstone.
On 06/07, 17:18
Reluctant protagonist of the dull afternoon practice session, Bruno Senna, after his big accident, relies on the responsiveness of his mechanics to ensure the car is ready for tomorrow. For Pastor Maldonado and Valtteri Bottas, who replaced the Brazilian during FP1, the day was an opportunity to prepare for a rainy weekend.
On 06/07, 17:06
Given the weather conditions, the Red Bull drivers drove conservatively, managing their tires. Vettel and Webber nevertheless thought of the spectators who, as a result, had little action to enjoy.
On 06/07, 16:56
We have known since the Malaysian Grand Prix and Sergio Pérez's podium: the Sauber cars excel in wet track conditions. This British Grand Prix is therefore a golden opportunity for the Swiss team, despite the limited running done today.
On 06/07, 16:43
After a good first practice session in the morning, Pedro de la Rosa preferred to preserve his wet tires for the rest of the weekend and avoid taking risks on the track. Forced to give his place to Dani Clos this morning, Karthikeyan still needs to master the new section to confidently approach the qualifying sessions.
On 06/07, 16:11
Although the first day of the British Grand Prix took place in the rain, the Toro Rosso drivers are satisfied with their testing at Silverstone, as they believe the conditions might allow them to be more competitive than usual.
On 06/07, 16:10
The weather forecasts being very pessimistic for the rest of the weekend, Mercedes appreciated being able to experience rainy conditions this Friday. That said, running was limited to keep sets of Rain tires in reserve.
On 06/07, 15:52
If the rain is the main star of this English Friday, making it difficult to evaluate new parts, Caterham still finds reasons for satisfaction from these first two free practice sessions, with both drivers feeling a balanced car in their hands.
On 06/07, 14:47
At the end of a Free Practice 2 session again marked by rain and Bruno Senna's off-track excursion, Lewis Hamilton, on rain tires, set the fastest time, ahead of Kamui Kobayashi and Michael Schumacher. Grosjean, Ricciardo, Webber, and De la Rosa did not record any timed laps.
On 06/07, 10:57
Romain Grosjean set the fastest time in a session marked by a waterlogged track, with activity in the second half reduced to a few installation laps and various start tests. He was ahead of Daniel Ricciardo and Lewis Hamilton, whose car had to be dismantled to check the proper functioning of its engine.
On 06/07, 08:52
Cradle of Formula One and most of the teams currently active, Great Britain is an essential stop on the calendar especially since the Silverstone circuit, which serves as its setting, receives unanimous approval from drivers, both for the track and the atmosphere that prevails there.
On 06/07, 07:56
MotorsInside met Giedo van der Garde, reserve driver for the Caterham F1 team this year. The Dutch driver talked to us about his season in GP2, his role at Caterham F1, the fact that he would drive on several Fridays at the end of the season, and his desire to race for Ferrari one day.
On 05/07, 17:14
The Caterham team, which had taken part in Q2 in Valencia, arrives at Silverstone with new developments that, it hopes, will allow it to take another step forward and challenge the teams ahead of it, starting with Toro Rosso.
On 05/07, 16:14
After a low-yield Spanish weekend, McLaren is approaching its home Grand Prix, just like seven other teams. This is an opportunity for the Woking-based team to shine again with its two English champions, Jenson Button, mired in the pack in Valencia, and Lewis Hamilton, forced to retire after a collision on the track with Pastor Maldonado.
On 05/07, 15:58
Overview of the technical constraints imposed by the Silverstone circuit on the chassis, engine, and tires of Formula One cars.
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