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Rd8. Grand Prix of Great Britain
grand prix
Premonitions of an eventful June at Silverstone?   track information

This legendary circuit hosted the first-ever F1 race in 1950. Originally an air field, the circuit's main feature is its flatness. The course consists of several long straights and fairly high-speed corners, demanding durability of both engine and tires. A low-speed section has been built into the last part of the course, requiring settings that provide good balance. The infamously mercurial English weather is always a concern.

 
British Grand Prix - Preview
06.06.06
After the glamour of Monte Carlo the Formula 1 is heading back to the rather greyer surroundings of Silverstone. more..
Silverstone Circuit
www.silverstone-circuit.co.uk
address : Silverstone, Towcester. Nothamptonshire, NN12 8TN, England
tel : (+44) (0)8704 58200
fax : (+44) (0)8407 588250
lap
distance		 : 5.141 km
race distance : 308.355 km
number of laps : 60
2006 race schedule
date

local time

  
9 June, 2006 (Fri) 11:00 - 12:00
 Practice Session 1
14:00 - 15:00 Practice Session 2
10 June, 2006 (Sat) 9:30 - 10:30 Practice Session 3
12:30 - qualifying
11 June, 2006 (Sun) 12:00 - race
2005 grand prix

The eleventh race of last year, the British Grand Prix was held on July 10, 2005. Jarno started 5th on the grid, while Ralf started 8th. Unfortunately, both Jarno and Ralf suffered from tire grip issues, preventing them from keeping pace, and forcing a gradual loss of position. Each driver had a two-stop strategy, and Ralf, who had gone longer in the second stint, was able to pull out in front of Jarno, finishing 8th and capturing one championship point. Jarno finished the race at 9th.
race
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Driver

Team
1 J. Montoya West Mclaren Mercedes
2 F. Alonso

Mild Seven Renault F1 Team
3 K. Raikkonen West Mclaren Mercedes
8 R. Schumacher Panasonic Toyota Racing
9 J. Trulli Panasonic Toyota Racing
 
fastest lap:
K.Raikkonen (1:20.502)
qualifying
pos.

Driver

Team
1 F. Alonso Mild Seven Renault F1 Team
2 K. Raikkonen West Mclaren Mercedes
3 J. Button Lucky Strike BAR Honda
5 J. Trulli Panasonic Toyota Racing
9 R. Schumacher Panasonic Toyota Racing