F1 2022 - GP Nº 10 : GRAN BRETAÑA

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FORMULA 1 TEMPORADA 2022 – GP Nº 10

GRAN PREMIO DE GRAN BRETAÑA

Silverstone
  Towcester.

Silverstone Circuit
Towcester
Northants
NN12 8TN
Great Britain


              HORARIOS:
                  Viernes 1 de Julio :  

• • Prácticas Libres, Sesión 1 : Horario Local  : 13:00 a 14:00  - España :14:00 a 15:00  -  GMT : 12:00 a 13:00
    
  • Prácticas Libres, Sesión 2 : Horario Local  :16:00 a 17:00  - España :17:00 a 18:00  -  GMT : 15:00 a 16:00
    

                            Sábado 2 de Julio : 

• • Prácticas Libres, Sesión 3 : Horario Local  : 13:00 a 14:00  - España :12:00 a 13:00  -  GMT : 10:00 a 11:00
    
  • Clasificatorias de Parrilla de Salida :Horario Local  :15:00 a 16:00  - España :16:00 a 17:00  -  GMT : 14:00 a 15:00
    

                            Domingo 3 de Julio : 

• • CARRERA: Horario Local: 15:00  - España: 16:00  -  GMT: 14:00
    

Datos Básicos de Pista

• • Fecha de creación: 1950
    
  • Primer Gran Premio de F1: 13/05/1950
    
  • Grandes Premios organizados: 56
    
  • Capacidad de espectadores: 100000
    
    
    
  • Longitud oficial: 5.891 metros / 3,661 miles.
    
  • Número de vueltas: 51.
    
  • Longitud total de carrera: 306,198km /190,271 miles.
    
  • Longitud rodadura: 5.874 metros.
    
  • Compensacion de linea de salida: 105m.
    
  • Curvas oficiales: 18.
    
  • Curvas reales: 17.
    
  • Curvas oficiales a derecha: 8.
    
  • Curvas oficiales a izquierda: 10.
    
  • Curvas reales a derecha: 8.
    
  • Curvas reales a izquierda: 9.
    
    
    
  • Consumo por vuelta: 1,92 Kg.
    
  • Consumo por vuelta: 2,56 l.
    
  • Penalización por vuelta de combustible: 0,067 s.
    
  • Demora por cada 10Kg de carga: 0,35 s.
    
  • Tiempo de entrada y salida de pits (sin repostar): 19,1 s.
    
    
  • Distancia desde la salida hasta la primera frenada: 390 m.
    
  • Tiempo de vuelta de referencia: 1:32,235.
    
    
    
    
  • Carga aerodinámica: Alta
    
  • Dureza / Desgaste de frenos: Bajo
    
  • Agarre del asfalto: Medio
    
  • Tipo de neumático: Medio
    
  • Desgaste de neumáticos: Medio
    
    
    
    
  • Compuestos de neumáticos suministrados por Pirelli:
  
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• Brembo. La frenada más dura de Silverstone:
  [video=youtube;kFxw11FHIw0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFxw11FHIw0[/video]
  
  
  
  
• Ventana Pit Stop a 1 parada : vueltas 27 a 34
  
• Ventana Pit Stop a 2 paradas : vueltas 16 a 21 y 32 a 38
  
• Ventana Pit Stop a 3 paradas : vueltas 15 a 17 , 26 a 30 y 38 a 41
  
• Mejor vuelta : M. Verstappen - 1:27,097 - (Red Bull 2020)
  
• Mejor pole : L. Hamilton - 1:24,303 - (Mercedes 2020)
  
• Pole 2021 : M. Verstappen - 1:26,209 - (Mercedes)
  
• Vuelta Rápida 2021 : S. Pérez - 1:28,617 (Red Bull)
  
• Podium 2021 : 1º L. Hamilton - 2º C. Leclerc - 3º V. Bottas
  
  
  
  
• Piloto con más Poles: 7 L. Hamilton
  
• Escudería con más Poles: 11 Williams, Ferrari
  
• Piloto con más victorias: 8 L.Hamilton
  
• Escudería con más Victorias: 14 Ferrari
  
  

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Jaime Alguersuari nos da una vuelta al circuito inglés de Silverstone en el simulador de Red Bull.
[video=youtube;juxp5JQm-nQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juxp5JQm-nQ[/video]

Onboard de la pole de L. Hamilton en 2021 (GP Gran Bretaña):
[video=youtube;I_2aJhmpInY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_2aJhmpInY[/video]

Sprint Race Silverstone 2021 Highlights
[video=youtube;yd6wp8p8Bws]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd6wp8p8Bws[/video]

F1 2021 GP Gran Bretaña Highlights
[video=youtube;FRt8hXFb0Vg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRt8hXFb0Vg[/video]

F1 2021 GP Gran Bretaña Mejores on board
[video=youtube;8H_EJHnNuLQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H_EJHnNuLQ[/video]

Silverstone es una pista rápida, pero también muy compleja y con una superficie bastante abrasiva.

En el año 2010 se modificó el trazado, ampliándose en casi 800m., siendo nueva toda la zona interior comprendida entre las curvas 11 y 16. Con sus 5,9 kilometros, se convierte en la tercera pista más larga del calendario, y con la nueva configuración, se convierte en una de las pistas más rápidas del año.

Presenta una serie de curvas muy rápidas, especialmente las de Becketts, Maggotts, Chapel y Hangar Straigt. Se trata de unas zonas donde el piloto debe escoger muy bien el sitio para trazar la línea correcta y poder lograr buenos tiempos. Este es el sector más importante del circuito, donde el coche requiere una mayor carga aerodinámica y hacia el que va dirigida la puesta a punto.

Las altas velocidades y altas fuerzas laterales causadas por el trazado del circuito, junto a lo abrasivo de la superficie de la pista, significa que será una dura prueba para los neumáticos Pirelli. La pista ya era anteriormente una de las más duras para los neumáticos, y este nuevo trazado la convierte en aún más dura para las ruedas.La nueva recta significa que la velocidad media será aún mayor que con el anterior y tradicional trazado.Entrando en la nueva sección, la nueva curva a derechas en Abbey, sin duda genera altas fuerzas laterales.

Los cálculos sugieren que la velocidad media se mantendrá relativamente estable, y de hecho, el circuito, aún siendo rápido, es un poco menos "circuito de motor" de lo que solía ser. La potencia del motor será algo menos importante, debido a los tramos rápidos, pero sobre todo a las curvas de alta velocidad que caracterizan a este circuito.

Silverstone no puede considerarse un circuito duro para los motores puesto que los coches tan solo aceleran al máximo el 60% del tiempo de carrera. Pero dadas las características especiales de este circuito, el coche no puede presentar debilidad alguna en ningún aspecto. Y es que Silverstone además tiene un tiempo de lo más voluble, y fácilmente mojado.

También es el circuito más cercano a las casas de los equipos Aston Martin, Alpine, McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull y Williams, por lo que muchos corren "en casa".

En el año 2020 Silverstone repitió GP, debido a la falta de pistas en las que poder albergar eventos de GP por la pandemia de covid19. El primer evento fué el propio GP de Gran Bretaña, y al segundo se le denominó GP del 70º Aniversario de la F1.



[INDENT] PALMARÉS
    2021 : L. Hamilton (Mercedes)
    2020 : M. Verstappen (Red Bull)
    2020 : L. Hamilton (Mercedes)
    2019 : L. Hamilton (Mercedes)
    2018 : S. Vettel (Ferrari)
    2017 : L. Hamilton (Mercedes)
    2016 : L. Hamilton (Mercedes)
    2015 : L. Hamilton (Mercedes)
    2014 : L. Hamilton (Mercedes)
    2013 : N. Rosberg (Mercedes)
    2012 : M. Webber (Red Bull)
    2011 : F. Alonso (Ferrari)
    2010 : M. Webber (Red Bull)
    2009 : S. Vettel (Red Bull)
    2008 : L. Hamilton (McLaren)
    2007 : K. Raïkkönen (Ferrari)
    2006 : F. Alonso (Renault)
    2005 : J.P. Montoya (McLaren)
    2004 : M. Schumacher (Ferrari)
    2003 : R. Barrichello (Ferrari)
    2002 : M. Schumacher (Ferrari)
    2001 : M. Hakkinen (McLaren)
    2000 : D. Coulthard (McLaren)
    1999 : D. Coulthard (McLaren)
    1998 : M. Schumacher (Ferrari)
    1997 : J. Villeneuve (Williams)
    1996 : J. Villeneuve (Williams)
    1995 : J. Herbert (Benetton)
    1994 : D. Hill (Williams)
    1993 : A. Prost (Williams)
    1992 : N. Mansell (Williams)
    1991 : N. Mansell (Williams)
    1990 : A. Prost (Ferrari)
    1989 : A. Prost (McLaren)
    1988 : A. Senna (McLaren)
    1987 : N. Mansell (Williams)
    1985 : A. Prost (McLaren)
    1983 : A. Prost (Renault)
    1981 : J. Watson (McLaren)
    1979 : C. Regazzoni (Williams)
    1977 : J. Hunt (McLaren)
    1975 : R. Fittipaldi (McLaren)
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Enlaces / Links : [INDENT]
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• Web oficial del circuito de Gran Bretaña
  
• Página Oficial de la F1
  
• Datos FIA
  
• Datos Pirelli
  
• Free Live Timing
  

• Carreras en Internet:
  
• VerCanalesTV F1
  
• VerPlusOnLine F1
  

• Noticias en Español: 
  
• CarandDriver.es
  
• Motor21.com
  
• F1.com
  
• f1technical.net
  
• motorsport.com
  
• F1Today
  
• F1fanatic.co.uk
  
• PitPass.com
  

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Muchas gracias, por abrir el hilo, McH :gracias: :abrazo:

Igual que algunos equipos traen novedades, también hay alguna en los "algos zigüísticos" :risitas:

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Muchas gracias, McH. :abrazo: :abrazo:   A ver qué tal le sienta a los neumáticos este circuito. Esperemos que lo suficientemente mal como para dar espectáculo y emoción sin llegar a ser peligroso. :sisi1: Ummmmm :pensando:, mucho le pido lo a los Piedrelli .

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Previo de Brembo.   

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Lo repetiré, pero para que ya quede constancia, pongo el link a la sala del chat, para acceder este fin de semana durante las sesiones en vivo de las FP, las Q y la carrera :

Sala del Chat

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Previas de algunos equipos:

British GP: Preview - Haas

Haas F1 Team's 2022 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season will continue with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit.
Silverstone is where the journey began for the Formula 1 World Championship, when the converted wartime airfield on the Northamptonshire/Buckinghamshire border hosted the inaugural event on May 13, 1950. Formula 1's British Grand Prix has been on the calendar every season and since 1987 it has been held at Silverstone. The majority of the layout remains traceable to the version initially utilized in 1950, though the circuit has evolved to keep pace with modern standards.

Silverstone is renowned for its fast and flowing layout that provides a stiff test for teams and drivers. Phenomenally fast turns such as Abbey, Copse and the Maggotts/Becketts complex require inch-perfect driving while these high-energy corners also place an extreme stress on tires, particularly the front-left on a clockwise layout. Silverstone has been the scene of countless iconic moments throughout Formula 1 history, with shock moments, surprise victors and scintillating side-by-side racing. The traditional British summer can also have an influence on proceedings and provide opportunities.

Haas F1 Team drivers Kevin Magnussen and Mick Schumacher have both racked up substantial experience at Silverstone. Magnussen has participated in seven Formula 1 events at Silverstone, recording a high of seventh in 2014, while Schumacher made his British Grand Prix debut in 2021 following previous visits in Formula 2 and Formula 3.

One positive from the Canadian Grand Prix weekend was that on Saturday during qualifying, the car exceeded expectations with Mick and Kevin clearly having confidence in the VF-22 to equal the teams' best-ever qualifying result. What did you make of the performance?

Guenther Steiner: "Saturday was a fantastic day for the whole team as everything was executed well - it's never perfection until you're P1 and P2 - but for where we are, to have the best qualifying result after quite a few difficult weekends, is very good. It was executed by the whole team - drivers, engineers, mechanics - fantastically. It was a very good day."

Does the team understand why the VF-22 performs so well in wet conditions - as we've seen a couple of times this season already, notably at Imola and Montreal?

GS: "I would say the car in general is pretty good. Where we struggle most is on high-speed circuits, low-downforce and when it rains, even on a high-speed circuit, it's not as important as when it's dry. I think we just executed it well. The car goes pretty well, and we've got two good drivers, so I don't think we have any big secret about the car going quick in the wet."

We head to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix next, a fan-favorite on the calendar. It marks the home event for many team members and will be the first time the Haas 'Family Day' has been held since 2019, where drivers can spend time with the team and their families away from track. How important is it to you to host such events given the hectic non-stop nature of the Formula 1 calendar and the demands placed on team personnel?

GS: "It's very good that once again we can do our family event. We haven't had anything since COVID hit in 2020. We were planning our Christmas event but last year we had to cancel it at very short notice because there was a surge in cases in December 2021, so I'm very happy that we can finally have the families around with the team just to enjoy a good time. It is very important because a lot of the team is travelling a lot and it's good that the whole company can show their family what they're doing and why they're working so hard and why they're not always at home like a lot of parents who come home after an 8-5 day. I really look forward to seeing all the family members as there is a record attendance planned."

We're set for four races in July ahead of the mandatory FIA summer-break in August. Is it beneficial to have that intensity of racing to keep both the drivers and the team focused ahead of the break?

GS: "It's not about keeping the focus but because we have 22 events, we need to get them in at some stage and I think having them bunched up before the break is better than after the break. It will be pretty intense but hopefully we'll get some good results so hopefully the intensity won't be as bad as when you have not-so-good results. I'm sure the team will be tired after the four but then we have a few weeks to recharge our batteries."
Round 10 takes many of the Haas F1 Team home for the British Grand Prix, held around the historic Silverstone circuit. It's an event steeped in history, so what does it feel like for you to return to what many fondly refer to as the home of motorsport?
 
Kevin Magnussen: "It feels good. It's the home race of Formula 1 in many ways, it's a very traditional race and it's an awesome track as well. The circuit is of course a classic so it's always great to go there and I'm looking forward to it again."

Take us through a lap of the Silverstone circuit and can you predict how these new Formula 1 cars will behave around high-speed corners like Maggotts, Becketts and Abbey?

KM: "These cars are a little bit slower but it's still going to be fast. They're stiff so kerb riding at Maggotts and Becketts might be a little bit different. That's going to make it more challenging I would say, as the cars are stiff and very low to the ground, but Silverstone is still going to be a great circuit to drive."

The British Grand Prix kicks off a run of four races in the month of July - how hard is that going to be on drivers and team personnel, and do you have one eye on the summer shutdown at this stage of the season?

KM: "It's going to be a hard month for the team - especially the mechanics. For drivers, it's a walk in the park so it's not something that I'm dreading at all, I'm actually looking forward to it. If you have a bad race, you go straight into the next one and also because they're in Europe, it just feels so much easier. You can travel to the race on Thursday morning and for a lot of people they're home on Sunday night. It feels easier than having two races in Asia in one month let's say."

Round 10 takes many of the Haas F1 Team home for the British Grand Prix, held around the historic Silverstone circuit. It's an event steeped in history, so what does it feel like for you to return to what many fondly refer to as the home of motorsport?

Mick Schumacher: "It's great for the team as it also marks the week where all their families come to visit which is something I'm looking forward to as we didn't get the chance last year because of COVID. I will get to meet every single family which is going to be nice. Silverstone has some good and bad memories for me but it always treated me well so I'm excited to go there and it marks the start of all the European races that are coming, which is nice as it means we all have a bit more time without so many flyaways."

With it being one of Haas F1 team's many 'home races', it brings about a lot more activities - including partner commitments, filming days and the return to the team's annual 'family day' - the first since COVID. With all of these extras, does the British Grand Prix feel different to other races, and what's it like to meet the families of those who you get to work so closely with over the season?

MS: "I don't think it will feel like a different type of race weekend but it means it's a different set-up to a race weekend. It doesn't change the fact that we're racing or the approach that I take, but it means that I get to meet some great people and their families so I'm looking forward to it."

Take us through a lap of the Silverstone circuit and can you predict how these new Formula 1 cars will behave around high-speed corners like Maggotts, Becketts and Abbey?

MS: "These new cars are known for getting an increase in downforce, the quicker they go so that means usually that the quicker corners should behave a bit differently compared to last year. Therefore, that section with Maggotts and Becketts I'm sure will be quite fascinating to drive in these new cars. If it will be quicker, I don't know just because of the added weight of these cars, but nonetheless I'm sure it's going to be fun and the bouncing and porpoising won't be as effective as in Baku."

The British Grand Prix kicks off a run of four races in the month of July - how hard is that going to be on drivers and team personnel, and do you have one eye on the summer shutdown at this stage of the season?

MS: "It will definitely be very tough. We know anyway how tough a race weekend is and that just means we're going to have a lot of them. For the team and everybody it's consuming, so it's a matter of putting in those moments of extra effort when necessary but also shut off if that helps so you don't run out of energy, because it's a long season to go. Also, in July we have some other cool events lined-up including the SVAG CS Classic reigning show at my family's ranch in Givrins."

https://www.pitpass.com/72909/British-GP-Preview-Haas

British GP: Preview - McLaren

Lando Norris: "I'm so excited to be heading back to my home race at Silverstone. Seeing the British fans and all the papaya as we drive round the track is always so motivating and such a boost for the team - nothing beats a home crowd. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in the fan zone and soaking up the atmosphere.

"We've been working hard on our performance since the last race in Canada and working as a team to understand what we need to do better. We've got a good understanding of that now, and although we know there are no overnight fixes, we'll be doing everything we can to give the home fans something to cheer about."

Daniel Ricciardo: "The British Grand Prix... let's go! It's a home race for the team and that means we'll definitely feel the support in the grandstands. There was a sea of papaya last year, so I'm excited to head there again this year. It's the race where I made my F1 debut, so it holds a special place in my heart anyway, but it's also a great circuit to race on too, so I can't wait to get out on track.

"Canada was a difficult one, but we have to learn from it and keep moving forward. Silverstone offers some good overtaking opportunities, so it will be fun to see what we can do in these new regulation cars. I'm excited to get on track and hopefully get back up the pointy end for our home crowd – we have awesome fans so we will do everything we can to deliver for them."

Andreas Seidl, Team Principal: "There is nothing better than a home race and the whole team is looking forward to seeing the papaya fans among the sell-out crowd. Of course, as well as being a home race for the team, Silverstone also marks Lando's home Grand Prix, which means we really feel the support from the grandstands. Plenty of our own team will also be at the race, seeing their hard work in action.

"It's been good to spend some time away from track since Canada. Since then, we've reviewed the weekend, know where we need to improve, and we're now putting our full focus on the weekend ahead of us.

"The track itself is a fast one. Some of its iconic features such as Maggots & Becketts are a challenge for any driver so it will certainly be an exciting one for the fans. Logistically it's a nicer one for the team as it's a shorter journey to the circuit compared to usual - certainly a perk of a home race. Let's keep going and keep pushing forward, see you soon British fans."

https://www.pitpass.com/72910/British-GP-Preview-McLaren

British GP: Preview - AlphaTauri

Pierre Gasly: "I'm looking forward to this weekend at Silverstone for many reasons, including the fact I know I can now look ahead to a further 18 months with this team. I'm pleased it's been confirmed early, so we now have time to plan a strategy of how to build and develop next year's car. We already know we can perform well together, so I am convinced that if we work well over the rest of this season and develop well, there is no reason why we can't have an excellent 2023 season.

"For me personally, my goal is to help this team get to the top.

 Compared to when I first came here in 2017, we now have a lot more experience of working together, we all know and understand one another very well across the team, both in Faenza and Bicester. We work efficiently together, based on our past history and many seasons racing together. I have big ambitions for myself, and I always give my maximum to get the best results for the team. I will continue to push to get the best ever season this team has had next year.

"As for Silverstone this weekend, it's a circuit I appreciate a lot, it's very fast and you get an incredible feeling from the car in some sections, particularly Maggotts and Becketts. But we will have to see how we get on, because being honest when assessing our car, we know we lack a bit of aero and we can expect to have to deal with a weekend that might not be straightforward for us. We will still be doing everything we can to get the most out of the package we have right now, while waiting for some upgrades that will be arriving soon. For now, we must be ready to seize whatever opportunities come our way, even if on paper, Silverstone will be tricky for us. It's a home race for Red Bull Racing and, in a way, also for us as our aero department and wind tunnel are based not far from the track. The atmosphere is quite special here and I'm looking forward to an interesting weekend."

Yuki Tsunoda: "Looking back at the last round, I enjoyed my first visit to Canada, I liked what I saw of the country and the city of Montreal. However, on the track we had another quite difficult weekend. The pace was there, and I was quite happy with my performance, which I felt was better than the previous Grand Prix in Azerbaijan, but of course I had to take an engine penalty. So, I knew from the offset it was going to be a difficult race, but it was going well until unfortunately it ended in the barrier, which I'm very disappointed about, but it is what it is and I just have to consider it as another learning experience. In addition, I now know the Montreal track, which I had never driven before.

"This past week has been quite busy, firstly I concentrated on my physical training in Faenza, which is extremely important with such a busy schedule and then I headed to San Marino on Sunday for the Red Bull SoapBox race. I've never been to anything like that before, it was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed getting to judge all the different entries - the team even had a SoapBox design that looked like my helmet! After handing out the winning trophy, I headed to the UK to the simulator, where I've concentrated on Silverstone and the Red Bull Ring. I know Silverstone well, as I first raced here in 2019 in Formula 3, finishing in the points in one race. The next year, we had four races in Formula 2 over two weekends and I came third in the first Feature Race and won the second Sprint Race. Then last year I scored a point for tenth place, and I remember there was such a great atmosphere as there was a really big crowd. I feel this is a track where I can do well.

"I'm looking forward to driving this high-speed, old-school track in these new cars. In terms of speed, the new cars will be a bit slower than last year but will produce similar lap times to what we saw in the past. Based on what we saw in Azerbaijan, it might be a little bit easier to overtake at Silverstone this year than in the past. Our aim as usual is to try and make it to Q3 on Saturday and score points, I think it could be a difficult race for our current package but if we have a smooth time in free practice that will help."

https://www.pitpass.com/72914/British-GP-Preview-AlphaTauri

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British GP: Preview - Aston Martin

Lance Stroll: "After the outliers of Monaco, Baku and Canada, I am looking forward to seeing how the AMR22 will perform around Silverstone. We've been finding performance at each race as we learn more and more about the car and we are really making progress. The midfield is incredibly tight right now, so it would be great if we could take another step forward this weekend. The British Grand Prix is a huge event for the whole team and I am really looking forward to driving in front of the fantastic Silverstone crowds."

Sebastian Vettel: "I have enjoyed many race weekends at Silverstone, and I am always struck by the enthusiasm and appreciation that the British crowd shows to the teams and drivers. It is such a fantastic event. The mix of corners should give us a better understanding of some of the key performance characteristics of these 2022 cars and should also help us to further improve and refine our understanding of the AMR22. The Silverstone weekend is always pretty intense, but I hope we can have some fun and score some solid points in front of our home crowd."

Insight and Speed

• Tyres: Despite Pirelli bringing compounds two steps harder than the previous three events, the high degradation expected means that long stints on the Hard compound are likely. Recent races have often been completed using a one- or two-stop strategy.

• Overtaking: Cars of similar pace tend to end up in DRS trains around Silverstone, with 63% of overtakes assisted by the device. High-speed corner entries and windy conditions further add to the difficulty of passing - although particular attention will be paid to whether ground-effect can improve the situation this year.

• Safety Cars: Silverstone has a high rate of Safety Car deployment, with each British GP featuring at least one since 2014. The timing of these could play a crucial role in the strategy of the race - especially with such a relatively long lap. Virtual Safety Cars are rare, however: just one has been used since its introduction in 2015.

https://www.pitpass.com/72915/British-GP-Preview-Aston-Martin

British GP: Preview - Williams

Dave Robson, Head of Vehicle Performance: The British Grand Prix is one of the highlights on the Formula One calendar, as well as being a traditional part of the British sporting summer. The Silverstone track is largely unchanged from last year and still presents a huge challenge for the cars, tyres and drivers. The track is characterised by its high-speed corners and regular short straights, and the exposed Silverstone site means that the wind can have a dramatic and often unpredictable effect on the cars.

We have an updated aero package for this weekend, which will run on Alex's car only as we look to check its behaviour and confirm that it is working as intended. The bodywork and floor form the basis of the upgrade and are intended to efficiently increase the downforce of the car.

We are looking forward to our home race and to understanding the new parts; they are likely to change the balance and the handling of the car and it may take a little bit of time to harness them so that the drivers can get the most from them. With next week's race in Austria being a Sprint Event, we will be looking to get as much learning done this weekend as possible.
Nicholas Latifi: I'm very excited to be heading to Silverstone. It's the team's home race so it's going to be a special weekend in that regard. Silverstone is an incredible circuit, especially with the huge turnout from the fans and the atmosphere they create. It's always been one of my favourite tracks on the F1 calendar with the high grippy tarmac, high speed and flowing nature of the circuit. I can't wait to hit the track and hopefully we'll have a solid weekend.

Alex Albon: Silverstone is a home race for the team and half for me too! It's a special circuit made better by all the fans who come out to show their support. Silverstone is also where I first got my karting licence at 8 years old, so it's really where it all began for me. It has to be one of the most enjoyable circuits for a driver and I think it'll be pretty fun in these cars.

https://www.pitpass.com/72916/British-GP-Preview-Williams

British GP: Preview - Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN returns to Silverstone, the venue of the first-ever Formula One championship race, for the British Grand Prix. On the hallowed ground where Alfa Romeo triumphed in 1950, Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu will be looking to write another glorious page of the marque's history this weekend.

The team returns to action after a week off, but still carried by the enthusiasm following the good performance in Canada. Getting two cars in the points in Montreal was a boost - for the team's confidence, for our drivers and for the championship standings - and the team hopes to repeat this feat in Silverstone.

A successful day in Northamptonshire would suit the Alfa Romeo brand, the Italian marque having an indissoluble bond with the British circuit. Here, in that fateful first race in 1950, Alfa cars came home in first, second and third, courtesy of Nino Farina, Luigi Fagioli and Reg Parnell: it was the start of a cavalcade that would see Farina crowned World Champion at the end of the year and the team claim a victory in every race it contested.

It's been a great couple of weeks for the team: just days after the result in Canada, with the celebrations for the 112th birthday of Alfa Romeo ongoing, Valtteri took to the streets of Milan in an F1 car and Zhou sprinted with the new Alfa Romeo Tonale on the legendary Goodwood hill. There has been plenty to be happy about - but we want to keep going. To bring home a good result in Silverstone, a place that means so much to us, would be the perfect way to honour this great tradition.

Frederic Vasseur, Team Principal: "The result in Canada was a good one, and it is proof of what we can do when we have an issue-free Sunday for both cars. It is a result that still took a lot of hard work and two inspired performances from Valtteri and Zhou, but it's something we can aim to repeat in the next few rounds. We need to keep working hard and not let ourselves be carried away: we know we're locked in a very tight fight and each qualifying and race will be decided on small details. On paper, Silverstone should be a challenging track for us, but we've been able to be in the fight on every circuit so far, so there is no reason we cannot do it here as well. This is a place that means a lot to us, with a lot of history, and it would be great to continue our good run here."

Valtteri Bottas: "Silverstone is a place that needs no introduction: the British Grand Prix is one of the great races in motorsport and you feel the meaning of this event from the moment you step through the circuit gates. The fans here are incredible: there's so many of them, they love the sport and know it so well and there's a true festival atmosphere from Thursday onwards - it's contagious. Of course, once you're in the cockpit, your focus is all on the job at hand and you don't think about anything else, but it's a good boost nonetheless. I am confident we can have a good weekend to continue in the vein of what we did in Montreal: the key for us will be to make the most of every session to fine-tune the car to the characteristics of this track, with its fast corners in which so much time can be gained or lost. If we do a good job setting our car up, we can have a lot of fun this weekend."

Zhou Guanyu: "I'm really looking forward to being back in the car this weekend. The result in Canada was a big confidence boost after a few races in which we weren't able to show our true value, and to bring home my best F1 result so far shows in a concrete way the progress I have made in the nine races since my debut: now I want to continue building on this and to keep bringing points to the team. Driving in Silverstone will be quite special: it's one of the historical tracks in the calendar, one that I've always wanted to drive in an F1 car as it's really a place that gets the best out of these machines. It's also a circuit with some really good memories for me - three podiums in Formula 2, including last year's win in the feature race: I'd love to add some more happy moments this weekend. I think we have all it takes to have another good result but, as always, we will need to execute our weekend perfectly to be ahead of our closest rivals."

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British GP: Preview - Ferrari
The Formula 1 World Championship returns to Europe after the back-to-back races in Azerbaijan and Canada, to tackle a series of real classic races, starting with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, where the Formula 1 World Championship began 72 years ago. The circuit is based on the layout of three runways at what was once a World War II aerodrome and it has staged the British Grand Prix 55 times. Along with the Italian Grand Prix, it is the only event to have always featured on the calendar. In 2020, Silverstone was also one of two circuits to host two races, one of them being the 70th Anniversary GP.

Over the years, the track has undergone several modifications, going from a somewhat square shaped layout to one incorporating a variety of different corner types, while always remaining a very fast and tricky track. Copse, originally the first corner after the start and the high speed esses made up of the Maggotts-Becketts-Chapel sequence are still firm favourites with all the drivers. The last radical change to the layout came in 2010 when the section after Abbey corner was changed and the start-finish line was moved to after Club corner.

Silverstone is traditionally tough on tyres, with a very abrasive asphalt track surface and several high speed corners that subject the tyres to substantial lateral forces. On top of this, the cars are usually run with a high level of aerodynamic downforce to deal with these quick corners and that all adds to the stress on the tyres, with a risk of wear and overheating. The brakes however are only used for 8% of the lap and are therefore not a cause for much concern. In the corners, the lateral acceleration can get up to 5g, which makes itself felt on the driver's neck.

The race is run over 52 laps of the 5.891 kilometre-long track, equivalent to 306.198 kilometres. There are two DRS zones, between turns 5 and 6 and after 14, down the Hangar Straight.

Three questions to... Ravin Jain, Race Strategist

Describe the characteristics of the Silverstone track?

RJ: "Silverstone is a very technical and high-speed circuit characterised by quick changes of direction, such as the famous Maggotts-Becketts-Chapel sequence of corners which are some of the fastest on the F1 calendar. This fast-flowing nature with a lack of many slow speed corners means it is one of the least demanding circuits for brakes. However, being located in the middle of the English countryside, the track is quite flat with little elevation change but is very open and exposed so the wind often plays a role in affecting the balance of the cars around the lap. The newly resurfaced tarmac is now 3 years old and is smooth with high grip which means drivers can push their cars to the maximum".

From a strategy point of view, with what kind of challenges will the British GP present us?

RJ: "Because of its fast flowing nature, Pirelli have brought their hardest tyres to Silverstone with the C1, C2 and C3 compounds.

Nonetheless, we expect tyre degradation to play an important role in determining how many stops there will be on Sunday. With a unique pit entry that cuts out the last couple of corners, the time lost for a pitstop is quite short and, coupled with two DRS zones, overtaking is possible so we expect to see some different strategies at play on Sunday. The British summer is also famous for some capricious weather, with it not being uncommon to see rain, sunshine and everything in between during a weekend! Teams and strategists have to be on their toes to react to any type of weather".

You're a young British engineer working for an iconic Italian team. What is that like, in general and specifically for this weekend?

RJ: "I am proud to work for Scuderia Ferrari, an iconic Italian team, but also a place where many nationalities work together to represent the Cavallino Rampante all over the world. As a young British engineer, coming back to Silverstone is always special as it is the place that I first saw a Formula 1 car in person many years ago. There is a rich history of British people working for Ferrari: in fact, the first British world champion, Mike Hawthorn, won the crown in 1958 driving for the Scuderia, and I am proud to add my name to that long list of drivers and engineers. And suffice to say that I would be very happy to hear the Italian anthem ring out over the podium come Sunday afternoon!".

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British GP: Preview - Alpine

The team is preparing for its first of two home races in Silverstone this weekend, fresh from scoring back-to-back points with both cars across the last two races. Chief Technical Officer Pat Fry reflects on a bittersweet Canadian Grand Prix - which featured the team's first front row grid start since 2010 - and reveals a big upgrade for the upcoming British Grand Prix.

What are the main considerations for taking on Silverstone?

Pat Fry: Silverstone is a fantastic circuit for Formula 1 as the majority of corners - famed ones at that - like Copse, Maggotts and Becketts are taken at high-speed, which is thrilling for drivers and spectators alike. In the early races of the season, the A522 performed better in the higher speed corners relative to the lower speed but the developments we have been bringing have helped balance this. The main question mark in Silverstone is often the weather but, rain or dry, we have the ability to be competitive.

Will the team bring any car upgrades to the A522 for the British Grand Prix?

PF: Everyone at Enstone has been working incredibly hard to produce and deliver a reasonably big upgrade package - including a new floor and top-body - in time for this race. It's been a big effort by the team to have this upgrade prepared, so credit to those involved for maintaining the intense plan of car updates so far this season.
How does the team reflect on its front row grid start and double points finish in Canada?

PF: While it was good to score ten points in Canada, the main takeaway highlighted the importance for good reliability. Unfortunately, Fernando had two reliability issues in the race - one that affected the PU performance and, the other affected the suspension - which, after a superb qualifying, hampered any possibility for him to fight towards the podium places in the race.

 The latter issue caused tyre graining - plus the misfortune with the timing of the SC deployment - meant the end result was not a fair representation of what was possible in his race. As a take away from the last races we have made some steady progress with the developments we have brought to the car and we need to make sure we are in a position to capitalise on its performance if we're to achieve our targets by the end of the year.


Following a strong outing in Canada, Esteban Ocon is keen to add more points to his season tally as he looks to further cement his position in the top ten of the 2022 Drivers' Championship. Having never finished outside of the points at Silverstone, Esteban will be looking to continue his strong form at the British Grand Prix this weekend.
How do you reflect on the last couple of weeks as we head back to racing in Europe ?

Esteban Ocon: We left Canada with a sense of pride after scoring good points in the race. We had the car to score double points and the goal was to swing the momentum in the fight for fourth in the Constructors' Championship, and we did just that. Now we look forward to the next round with the objective of fighting further up the grid. We are bringing some upgrades to Silverstone, so hopefully we can have a good couple of weeks. On my side, I've used the last week or so to recover from what was an intense double-header, but more importantly prepare for the next races in Silverstone and Austria. I was in the factory this week dissecting the last race with the engineers and getting ready in the simulator. I can feel the whole team looking forward to Silverstone, one of our two home races.

What does it mean for the team be racing at home?

EO: It's amazing to be racing close to the factory in Enstone and it means a lot to everyone in the team. Most race team members get to sleep in their own homes during the weekend for a change, and many factory-based team members will attend the race in the grandstands with their families, which is very special. They work so hard all year so it's great to have them cheering us on and seeing their cars drive around this iconic track. Silverstone always has a great crowd of fans who are very passionate and knowledgeable about Formula 1, so we know the atmosphere will be electric and we hope to put on a good show for everyone.

You've raced at Silverstone many times, what are your thoughts on the track?

EO: Silverstone is one of the fastest tracks on the calendar and I really enjoy racing on it because of that. Historic corners like Maggots, Becketts and Copse provide some of the biggest challenges for drivers and also engineers. This circuit is very exciting to drive and offers a good mix of dramatic high-speed corners and frequent short straights, placing high demands on both the cars and the drivers. The weather is also a factor and can quickly change the character of the circuit, which has made for some epic British Grands Prix in the past. Let's hope for another classic this weekend and a good result for Alpine.

Fernando Alonso heads to Silverstone for his eighteenth visit at the historic British Grand Prix. After putting down a marker in Canada with his best qualifying performance since 2012, Fernando is eager to repeat that magical performance, as he looks to build on a third points finish in a row.

A front-row start and more points after the race. How was Canada for you?

Fernando Alonso: It was good to score more points in Canada even though seventh, and then ninth after the penalty was not the target at the start of Sunday. We weren't expecting to qualify as high as we did with second and the front row. I was obviously pleased with my performance in Qualifying in the tricky weather conditions. The race didn't unfold as we had hoped. We had a badly timed Virtual Safety Car that put us completely out of sync with the rest of the field, whilst other cars managed to capitalise on this. In the first part of the race, we had good pace but we then suffered with the air leak and I was losing engine performance on the straights. We must now shift focus on finding good performance and reliability for Silverstone.

What do you like most about racing at Silverstone?

FA: Silverstone is a classic race on the calendar. I've had multiple podiums, pole positions and wins. It's a real racer's track and it often provides good on track action. It's usually unpredictable with the weather as well. Sometimes you get very hot Summer days and then other times it's heavy rain and the winds can be quite high at the circuit. Whatever the weather, it'll be a fun weekend I am sure.

Approaching the mid-way point of the season, what are your reflections on the first nine races so far?

FA: It's been a mixed season so far for me. We seem to be consistently inside the top ten and on some occasions punching a bit higher, especially over one-lap pace. However, we've run into a lot of bad luck it seems so far in 2022. We've had reliability issues but also very badly timed incidents and Safety Cars. We don't seem to have benefited from many of these moments. However, the team are doing well and the factories are working hard to keep bringing upgrades to the car. If we can keep on pushing on the development front but also secure some of the reliability that has cost us points, then we will be in a stronger position. There's more to come and we've seen the potential is there. I'm excited to see how we do over the coming races.

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British GP: Preview - Red Bull

Max Verstappen: I'm looking forward to going back to Silverstone as it's a real classic and historic race on the calendar. There are so many amazing fans there and it's nice to know that we are just down the road from the Team at the factory in Milton Keynes. It's also good to be heading back to a traditional racetrack after quite a few street circuits. The performance this weekend will depend on whether we find a good balance and we also need a decent tyre strategy as degradation will be high there. So there's plenty of things that we need to get right this weekend, it won't be smooth sailing.

Sergio Perez: It's always hard to have a weekend off when you have had a tough race, like I did in Canada, so I am coming into Silverstone with a lot of desire to put things right. As a Team we are on an incredible run and I am here to keep contributing to those results by performing to my best and getting the most out of this car. Montreal was the first time I have felt it hasn't hooked up for me in the RB18 and this weekend is all about getting that great feeling back for me and getting back on the podium. I have been working hard with my Team and we know where and what we need to work on, we're ready for a good weekend!

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British GP: Preview - Pirelli

Along with Suzuka in Japan and Spa in Belgium, Silverstone places the highest energy demands on tyres all year, which is why the hardest tyres in the range have been nominated: C1 as the P Zero White hard, C2 as the P Zero Yellow medium, and C3 as the P Zero Red soft. This is the third time that this combination has been nominated all year.

Ultra-rapid and high-energy corners such as the Maggotts and Becketts complex aren't the only challenge that Silverstone has to offer: the weather can be extremely variable, from bright sunshine to heavy rain.

Last year's race was won with two tyre changes: one of them taking place under an early red flag period following the collision between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Nearly all the drivers completed two stints on the medium plus a final one on the hard. This year, the compounds and structures are completely different, and there's no sprint qualifying either – which was a factor in the strategy last year.

Mario Isola: "The British Grand Prix was where the new show car for the 2022 season was displayed last year, to highlight the future direction of the sport that we have embarked on from this season.

 The latest aerodynamic regulations are designed to allow drivers to follow each other more closely for longer to give more chance of overtaking, as we saw in Canada, while the tyres are designed to provide less overheating, more stability, and increased driveability within a wider working window. All these aspects will be tested this weekend, on one of the most challenging tracks for tyres of the year."

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   La falta de práctica, se nos quedan cortos los 20000 caractéres por post  8)

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Seguro que hay alguna opción para eso pero todavía no lo hemos mirado de todos modos yo no lo voy a mirar voy a dedicarme a arreglar el otro foro

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No te preocupes, socia.

Poco a poco.

Millones de abrazinessssss :abrazo: :abrazo: :abrazo: