British GP to use the 'Arena' circuit layout

[JRS]

Linky dink.

Lap length is increased by 760m. Claims are that it'll add three new passing opportunities. I'll believe it when I see it. Though I seem to recall Mr Barrichello not having much trouble overtaking at Silverstone a few years back, so quite why they thought it needed dicking about with....

 

[JRS]

I was there in the stand on the start finish line when Rosberg did his 160mph lap

On a track surface still drying from rain the previous day....it's no wonder the McLaren mechanics once left a sign in his car saying "Keke, treat it like a virgin please"....