silverstone special
Question 1
Which part of the Silverstone circuit is your favourite bit to watch the drivers and cars conquer throughout each lap?
@jo_johnson63 : I've only been to Silverstone once so can only go on that experience. I was on Club for the race and opposite the podium. I thought this was great as you can see into the pits and all the action on the grid leading up to the start which was fascinating. I witnessed Lewis' last minute overtake on Massa which was fantastic! Village is also great as you see the cars for quite a long time as they snake through.
@EmTheEmu : Abbey's good for seeing how quick the cars can change direction - saw Timo Glock throw a bit of dust up there in quali last year, brilliant.
@ChrisJ_F1 : Its a good all rounder, but you'll find me watching between Copse and Maggotts. Although very few overtakes are done there you can get a real sense of speed from looking in both directions.
@jo_johnson63 : I've only been to Silverstone once so can only go on that experience. I was on Club for the race and opposite the podium. I thought this was great as you can see into the pits and all the action on the grid leading up to the start which was fascinating. I witnessed Lewis' last minute overtake on Massa which was fantastic! Village is also great as you see the cars for quite a long time as they snake through.
@EmTheEmu : Abbey's good for seeing how quick the cars can change direction - saw Timo Glock throw a bit of dust up there in quali last year, brilliant.
@ChrisJ_F1 : Its a good all rounder, but you'll find me watching between Copse and Maggotts. Although very few overtakes are done there you can get a real sense of speed from looking in both directions.
question 2
In it's history Silverstone has thrown up some incredible races but which one was your favourite and why?
@kylebfmv11_F1 : 2008, because it was a flawless drive from Lewis Hamilton, in the wet, and it was a fantastic podium for Barrichello, in the Honda.
@alonsomanso : The 1950 British Grand Prix, the first Formula One race in the modern era, i saw that race as a documental a few years ago, Giussepe Farina won that race. that race is my favorite because in that race all began.
@cbesudha : The 2007 British GP which Kimi Raikkonen won on the way to his World Championship is the most memorable for me. As a big fan of Raikkonen this stands out in my mind. Kimi started 2nd on the grid for Ferrari splitting the two McLaren drivers Hamilton and Alonso,with Hamilton on Pole.Kimi won the race with Alonso 2nd and Hamilton 3rd. There might have been more dramatic races like Mansell's 1991 win. But as a fan of the Iceman this is a race I cherish
@kylebfmv11_F1 : 2008, because it was a flawless drive from Lewis Hamilton, in the wet, and it was a fantastic podium for Barrichello, in the Honda.
@alonsomanso : The 1950 British Grand Prix, the first Formula One race in the modern era, i saw that race as a documental a few years ago, Giussepe Farina won that race. that race is my favorite because in that race all began.
@cbesudha : The 2007 British GP which Kimi Raikkonen won on the way to his World Championship is the most memorable for me. As a big fan of Raikkonen this stands out in my mind. Kimi started 2nd on the grid for Ferrari splitting the two McLaren drivers Hamilton and Alonso,with Hamilton on Pole.Kimi won the race with Alonso 2nd and Hamilton 3rd. There might have been more dramatic races like Mansell's 1991 win. But as a fan of the Iceman this is a race I cherish
question 3
Last year saw Fernando Alonso take his first and only win in the 2011 season. Do you think for the drivers who are yet to win this season that this race could be their opportunity to take the top step on the podium?
@rkid84 : The bulk of the likely winners have now won, i think we are looking at the same for the rest of the season *reliability pending!!
@DarshanChokhani : I don't think there is trend for a driver who hasn't won in the season will win in British GP but we can get a new winner. Kimi came mighty close in Valencia and so if Lotus does well, can get a win. Same for Grosjean. All in all chances are pretty much there but all depends on how their car is in the particular day.
@multicooldude34 : No, I am afraid I don't. I think due to the amount of top drivers who have already won this season, the drivers who have yet to win are not as good, therefore have less chance of winning. However, I do think drivers who have not been on the podium yet this season may have a chance of bagging a podium here. Drivers such as Ferrari's Massa, the two Force India drivers of Home-brit Di Resta and German Hulkenberg, as well as Sauber's Kobayashi could stand a chance of a podium. I also think this is Toro Roso's chance to pick up some solid points to add to the rather pathetic 6-points scored so-far.
@rkid84 : The bulk of the likely winners have now won, i think we are looking at the same for the rest of the season *reliability pending!!
@DarshanChokhani : I don't think there is trend for a driver who hasn't won in the season will win in British GP but we can get a new winner. Kimi came mighty close in Valencia and so if Lotus does well, can get a win. Same for Grosjean. All in all chances are pretty much there but all depends on how their car is in the particular day.
@multicooldude34 : No, I am afraid I don't. I think due to the amount of top drivers who have already won this season, the drivers who have yet to win are not as good, therefore have less chance of winning. However, I do think drivers who have not been on the podium yet this season may have a chance of bagging a podium here. Drivers such as Ferrari's Massa, the two Force India drivers of Home-brit Di Resta and German Hulkenberg, as well as Sauber's Kobayashi could stand a chance of a podium. I also think this is Toro Roso's chance to pick up some solid points to add to the rather pathetic 6-points scored so-far.
bonus
Now that Bernie Ecclestone has stepped in regarding the possibility of London holding a Grand Prix in the future, and has even pledged to put his hand in his pocket to help fund the promotion, how do you feel that this could possibly affect Silverstone's place on the calendar?
@icywingsuk : Silverstone have undertaken a great deal of work to improve their facilities in recent years, largely to satisfy Bernie himself. Having done this work, withdrawing the British GP would be a massive let down, and would require the current contract between Silverstone and the FOM to be disregarded. I like the look of the London GP, perhaps as a European GP host, but not instead of Silverstone. We don't really need another street circuit race, but being British, I would love to see this one happen, just not at the expense of our current race. Whilst nothing is impossible in F1, it would be disappointing and let down for Silverstone to be affected by the London GP.
@joshbohnf1 : Surely it should be the European GP! But Bernie would be mad to drop silverstone, ever as its a great track!
@MarussiaF1Will : It won't affect Silverstone as there is 15 years yet on the contract. As there's no race next year that will be called the "European Grand Prix" it'd replace that. It looks a great lap though and I'd love to see it happen. But it probably won't unfortunately.
@hedgeryhoops : It shouldn't do, mainly because Silverstone's contract runs until 2025, plus if it ever happens I would like the London GP to run as the European GP as it doesn't have a home after this season. I don;t think the London GP will happen anyway, 10 years after the Regent Street promotion (which I attended!) the idea of the London GP seems to have taken a couple of steps backwards, not forwards!
@icywingsuk : Silverstone have undertaken a great deal of work to improve their facilities in recent years, largely to satisfy Bernie himself. Having done this work, withdrawing the British GP would be a massive let down, and would require the current contract between Silverstone and the FOM to be disregarded. I like the look of the London GP, perhaps as a European GP host, but not instead of Silverstone. We don't really need another street circuit race, but being British, I would love to see this one happen, just not at the expense of our current race. Whilst nothing is impossible in F1, it would be disappointing and let down for Silverstone to be affected by the London GP.
@joshbohnf1 : Surely it should be the European GP! But Bernie would be mad to drop silverstone, ever as its a great track!
@MarussiaF1Will : It won't affect Silverstone as there is 15 years yet on the contract. As there's no race next year that will be called the "European Grand Prix" it'd replace that. It looks a great lap though and I'd love to see it happen. But it probably won't unfortunately.
@hedgeryhoops : It shouldn't do, mainly because Silverstone's contract runs until 2025, plus if it ever happens I would like the London GP to run as the European GP as it doesn't have a home after this season. I don;t think the London GP will happen anyway, 10 years after the Regent Street promotion (which I attended!) the idea of the London GP seems to have taken a couple of steps backwards, not forwards!