Nurburgring
Saturday 23 July
Third practice: 0955-1105, BBC Red Button/BBC Radio 5 live sports extra/online
Qualifying: 1210-1420, BBC One/BBC Radio 5 live/online
Sunday 24 July
Grand Prix live: 1205-1515, BBC One/BBC Radio 5 live/online
F1 forum: 1515-1615, BBC Red Button/online
Highlights: 1900-2000, BBC Three
Silverstone
Friday 8 July
First practice: 0855-1035, BBC Red Button/online
Second practice: 1255-1435, BBC Red Button/online
Saturday 9 July
Third practice: 0955-1105, BBC Red Button/BBC Radio 5 live sports extra/online
Qualifying: 1210-1430, BBC One/BBC Radio 5 live/online
Sunday 10 July
Grand Prix live: 1210-1530, BBC One/BBC Radio 5 live/online
F1 forum: 1540-1640, BBC Red Button/online
Highlights: 2000-2100, BBC Three
Standings:
Track:
Track Diagram
Track DRS
F1 will revert to using a single DRS zone at this weekend’s British Grand Prix, having used two in the last two races.
The zone will cover the whole of the Wellington Straight, the new stretch used for the first time last year which leads into Brooklands (turn six).
The activation point will give drivers the option of using DRS through the flat-out kink leading onto the straight.
The detection point will be shortly before the zone begins, on the entry to Village (turn three).
Circuit information
Length: 5.901km (3.667m)
Race distance: 52 laps / 306.747km
Top speed: 305kph
Car performance
Brake wear: Low
Downforce level: Medium
Gear changes per lap: 44
Strategy
Average fuel use per lap: 2.36
Pit lane time loss: 19.1 seconds (source: Williams)
2010 tyre compounds: hard (prime, no marking), soft (option, green markings)
2009 tyre compounds: hard (prime, no marking), soft (option, green markings)
2008 tyre compounds: hard (prime, no marking), medium (option, white markings)
Team Preview
Silverstone
Pirelli
Red Bull Not uploaded yet
McLaren
Ferrari Not uploaded yet
Mercedes Not uploaded yet
Renault
Williams
Force India Not uploaded yet
Sauber
Toro Rosso Not uploaded yet
Lotus Not uploaded yet
Hispania
Virgin Not uploaded yet
Classic F1
Lewis Hamilton - classic F1 2011
Lewis Hamilton picks his five all-time favourite races ahead of the British Grand Prix, in the latest instalment of BBC Sport's classic Formula 1 series.
Lewis Hamilton's classic F1 - Monaco Grand Prix 2008
Hamilton has chosen this because, he says, as a grand prix driver "you always remember your first Monaco". He undoubtedly drove superbly to win in mixed conditions, but the victory owed a lot to luck.
Lewis Hamilton's classic F1 - Canadian Grand Prix 2007
Hamilton made an instant impression in his debut season in F1, overtaking his team-mate Alonso around the outside of the first corner at the first race of the season in Australia. After a series of increasingly impressive performances, and podium finishes in every race, his maiden victory came at the sixth race of the season, the Canadian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton's classic F1 - Japanese Grand Prix 2007
Run in horrendous, monsoon-like conditions on the Fuji Speedway in the shadow of Japan's iconic mountain, this was the first real indication that Hamilton had the almost supernatural ability on a wet track that marks out the truly great drivers.
Lewis Hamilton's classic F1 - Chinese Grand Prix 2011
Hamilton's only victory so far this season was the result of a breathtaking drive, in which all his raw pace and daring overtaking skills were on display.
He chased Vettel down in the closing laps and passed him brilliantly into the 150mph Turn Seven to take the lead. That was impressive enough.
But the win hung on an equally stunning overtaking move on Button earlier on, diving audaciously down the inside into Turn One at the last possible moment. The two came very close to disaster, Button having a wobble as he noticed his team-mate was there and took avoiding action.
The 2008 British Grand Prix
Hamilton was brief on the subject of this race, his first and so far only win in his home grand prix, describing it as "wicked". Another way of looking at it is as one of the greatest wet-weather performances in F1 history.
Classic F1 - British Grand Prix 2010
Mark Webber cruises to victory at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone for Red Bull after a blistering start, McLaren's Lewis Hamilton was second and Nico Rosberg third for Mercedes.
Technical Changes - Valencia
Weather Forecast
Practice 1 Fri 09:00
Practice 2 Fri 13:00
Practice 3 Sat 10:00
Qualifying Sat 13:00
Race Sun 13:00
News
Driver Changes
Ricciardo poised for race debut at Silverstone with HRT
Australia looks set to boast two drivers in a grand prix for the first time in over 30 years at next weekend’s British Grand Prix with reports on Thursday afternoon suggesting Daniel Ricciardo will race for Hispania in place of Narain Karthikeyan at Silverstone.
The track and TV coverage starts
FIA Press Conference
Great Britain preview quotes - HRT, Virgin, Force India & more
After the confines of street tracks in Monaco, Montreal and Valencia, the Formula One calendar moves to the wide and wind-swept open spaces of Silverstone. With a new pit lane and paddock buildings, which have drawn a fair few compliments from those drivers lucky enough to have visited, the teams cannot wait to begin their on-track preparations at what is for many their home race…
Great Britain preview - predictions blowing in the wind
Red Bull have dominated the last two British Grands Prix, with Sebastian Vettel running away in 2009 and Mark Webber doing likewise at Silverstone last year. Adrian Newey’s car seems to have an unbeatable aerodynamic advantage at the Northamptonshire track. But the highly knowledgeable crowd will be willing on McLaren, as Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton hunt for victory on home soil.
FIA Thursday press conference - Great Britain
Drivers - Rubens Barrichello (Williams), Jenson Button (McLaren), Paul Di Resta (Force India), Lewis Hamilton (McLaren), Daniel Ricciardo (HRT).
Friday practice - selected team and driver quotes
The weather dominated proceedings on the opening day of practice for this weekend’s British round. In the morning Red Bull’s Mark Webber ended the session in front, whilst Ferrari’s Felipe Massa was top dog in the afternoon. The drivers and senior team personnel report on the early running at Silverstone…
FIA Friday press conference - Europe
FIA post-qualifying press conference - Europe
Qualifying - selected team and driver quotes
Technical changes Silverstone
Practice 1
Practice One - Webber tops but stops at soggy Silverstone
Mark Webber set the fastest time in an inconclusive first practice session on Friday morning at Silverstone, lapping his Red Bull in 1m 46.603s. The Australian rolled to a halt at the end of the session, however, with an undisclosed problem.
Highlights - British GP first practice
Watch highlights from first free practice for the British Grand Prix as Mark Webber sets the best time ahead of Michael Schumacher, while Kamui Kobayashi crashes at a damp Silverstone circuit.
Practice 2
Practice Two - Massa masters changing conditions
Yet another inconclusive practice session has kept observers guessing on the true effect of the ban on off-throttle blown diffusers, as the weather remained changeable at Silverstone on Friday afternoon.
Highlights - British GP second practice
Watch highlights from second free practice for the British Grand Prix as rain wipes out the majority of the session before a flurry of activity in the final half hour sees Felipe Massa go fastest at Silverstone.
Practice 3
Qualifying
Qualifying - Webber maintains Red Bull stranglehold
Red Bull might have had their wings clipped for the British round, but in a repeat of 2010’s grid Mark Webber leads Sebastian Vettel at the head of the field. The duo got their first runs in before rain spots ruined everyone’s second chances, the German running 1m 30.431s to take pole before Webber snatched it away with 1m 30.399s.
British Grand Prix qualifying - top three drivers
Red Bull's Mark Webber reacts to taking pole for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Sebastian Vettel.
Highlights - British Grand Prix qualifying
Watch highlights from qualifying for the British Grand Prix as Mark Webber wins a close battle with Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso in a rain-affected session at Silverstone.
Grid
Race
Race - Alonso storms to superb Silverstone victory
Fernando Alonso was always the dangerman for Red Bull after qualifying so close to them, and on Sunday afternoon he put Ferrari back in Victory Lane with a beautifully-judged performance that owed a little to a delay during Sebastian Vettel’s second pit stop.
Highlights - Fernando Alonso wins incident-packed British GP
Watch highlights as Fernando Alonso claims Ferrari's first win of the season with a superb drive at Silverstone with Sebastian Vettel second and Mark Webber third.
British Grand Prix - top three drivers
Winner Fernando Alonso, second-placed Sebastian Vettel, and third-placed Mark Webber give their thoughts after the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa's last-lap battle
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's Felipe Massa tussle on the final lap at Silverstone. The Englishman won the battle for fourth place, but the cars did touch at one stage.
Mark Webber given team orders on British GP final lap
With Mark Webber chasing Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel on the final lap of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, team boss Christian Horner tells Webber to maintain the gap between himself and Vettel, preventing him from attempting to overtake.
Wheel nut woe ends Jenson Button's British GP
McLaren's Jenson Button is forced to retire from the British Grand Prix after his right front wheel is not properly attached during a pit stop.
McLaren and Sauber handed pit-stop fines
The McLaren and Sauber teams have both been fined for unsafe pit-stop releases during Sunday’s race at Silverstone.
Standings
Saturday 23 July
Third practice: 0955-1105, BBC Red Button/BBC Radio 5 live sports extra/online
Qualifying: 1210-1420, BBC One/BBC Radio 5 live/online
Sunday 24 July
Grand Prix live: 1205-1515, BBC One/BBC Radio 5 live/online
F1 forum: 1515-1615, BBC Red Button/online
Highlights: 1900-2000, BBC Three
Silverstone
Friday 8 July
First practice: 0855-1035, BBC Red Button/online
Second practice: 1255-1435, BBC Red Button/online
Saturday 9 July
Third practice: 0955-1105, BBC Red Button/BBC Radio 5 live sports extra/online
Qualifying: 1210-1430, BBC One/BBC Radio 5 live/online
Sunday 10 July
Grand Prix live: 1210-1530, BBC One/BBC Radio 5 live/online
F1 forum: 1540-1640, BBC Red Button/online
Highlights: 2000-2100, BBC Three
Standings:
Track:
Track Diagram
Track DRS
F1 will revert to using a single DRS zone at this weekend’s British Grand Prix, having used two in the last two races.
The zone will cover the whole of the Wellington Straight, the new stretch used for the first time last year which leads into Brooklands (turn six).
The activation point will give drivers the option of using DRS through the flat-out kink leading onto the straight.
The detection point will be shortly before the zone begins, on the entry to Village (turn three).
Circuit information
Length: 5.901km (3.667m)
Race distance: 52 laps / 306.747km
Top speed: 305kph
Car performance
Brake wear: Low
Downforce level: Medium
Gear changes per lap: 44
Strategy
Average fuel use per lap: 2.36
Pit lane time loss: 19.1 seconds (source: Williams)
2010 tyre compounds: hard (prime, no marking), soft (option, green markings)
2009 tyre compounds: hard (prime, no marking), soft (option, green markings)
2008 tyre compounds: hard (prime, no marking), medium (option, white markings)
Team Preview
Silverstone
Pirelli
Red Bull Not uploaded yet
McLaren
Ferrari Not uploaded yet
Mercedes Not uploaded yet
Renault
Williams
Force India Not uploaded yet
Sauber
Toro Rosso Not uploaded yet
Lotus Not uploaded yet
Hispania
Virgin Not uploaded yet
Classic F1
Lewis Hamilton - classic F1 2011
Lewis Hamilton picks his five all-time favourite races ahead of the British Grand Prix, in the latest instalment of BBC Sport's classic Formula 1 series.
Lewis Hamilton's classic F1 - Monaco Grand Prix 2008
Hamilton has chosen this because, he says, as a grand prix driver "you always remember your first Monaco". He undoubtedly drove superbly to win in mixed conditions, but the victory owed a lot to luck.
Lewis Hamilton's classic F1 - Canadian Grand Prix 2007
Hamilton made an instant impression in his debut season in F1, overtaking his team-mate Alonso around the outside of the first corner at the first race of the season in Australia. After a series of increasingly impressive performances, and podium finishes in every race, his maiden victory came at the sixth race of the season, the Canadian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton's classic F1 - Japanese Grand Prix 2007
Run in horrendous, monsoon-like conditions on the Fuji Speedway in the shadow of Japan's iconic mountain, this was the first real indication that Hamilton had the almost supernatural ability on a wet track that marks out the truly great drivers.
Lewis Hamilton's classic F1 - Chinese Grand Prix 2011
Hamilton's only victory so far this season was the result of a breathtaking drive, in which all his raw pace and daring overtaking skills were on display.
He chased Vettel down in the closing laps and passed him brilliantly into the 150mph Turn Seven to take the lead. That was impressive enough.
But the win hung on an equally stunning overtaking move on Button earlier on, diving audaciously down the inside into Turn One at the last possible moment. The two came very close to disaster, Button having a wobble as he noticed his team-mate was there and took avoiding action.
The 2008 British Grand Prix
Hamilton was brief on the subject of this race, his first and so far only win in his home grand prix, describing it as "wicked". Another way of looking at it is as one of the greatest wet-weather performances in F1 history.
Classic F1 - British Grand Prix 2010
Mark Webber cruises to victory at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone for Red Bull after a blistering start, McLaren's Lewis Hamilton was second and Nico Rosberg third for Mercedes.
Technical Changes - Valencia
Weather Forecast
Practice 1 Fri 09:00
Practice 2 Fri 13:00
Practice 3 Sat 10:00
Qualifying Sat 13:00
Race Sun 13:00
News
- Ecclestone envisages Vettel/Red Bull era
Bernie Ecclestone can foresee Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull following in the footsteps of Michael Schumacher and Ferrari in creating their own era of dominant Formula 1 success. - Red Bull designer Adrian Newey baffled by rule changes
Red Bull designer Adrian Newey admits "baffling" new rule changes could hit his team's bid for Formula 1 glory. - McLaren hopeful over effect of Silverstone regulation change
Martin Whitmarsh is optimistic that McLaren’s performance at their home British Grand Prix will not be overly compromised by the reinterpretation of the exhaust regulations, despite Lewis Hamilton suggesting in Valencia it could hurt the Woking squad. - Valencia was a “blip” in form, says McLaren
McLaren expect to return to their pre-Valencia form in the British Grand Prix this weekend. - Lewis Hamilton: I need more world titles
Lewis Hamilton fears he will think of his Formula 1 career as a 'waste' if he does not end to his tally of world championships. - Ferrari urged to be 'aggressive'
Ferrari must find more 'aggresssion' if they are to get back on top in Formula 1, according to the company's president Luca di Montezemolo. - Renault think they have identified their problems
Renault team boss Eric Boullier says his squad now understand why their season has gone off course, and is confident that they have the capability to get back to the form that saw them finishing on the podium in the early rounds of the 2011 campaign. - Heidfeld predicts Silverstone shake-up
Nick Heidfeld is confident that the looming ban on off-throttle exhaust blowing will have a significant effect on the Formula 1 pecking order when it comes into effect from the British Grand Prix. - Diffuser rules could play into our hands – Barrichello
Rubens Barrichello says the new restrictions on hot-blown diffusers could help Williams at this weekend’s British Grand Prix. - Di Resta says British GP debut will be 'special'
Paul di Resta admits driving in the British Grand Prix for the first time this weekend will be a “very special” feeling for him. - Toro Rosso admit staying seventh will be tough
Toro Rosso technical director Giorgio Ascanelli concedes the Red Bull junior squad may struggle to hang on to seventh place in the constructors’ championship over the remainder of the season, suggesting they are currently being flattered by underperforming rivals.
Driver Changes
Ricciardo poised for race debut at Silverstone with HRT
Australia looks set to boast two drivers in a grand prix for the first time in over 30 years at next weekend’s British Grand Prix with reports on Thursday afternoon suggesting Daniel Ricciardo will race for Hispania in place of Narain Karthikeyan at Silverstone.
The track and TV coverage starts
FIA Press Conference
Great Britain preview quotes - HRT, Virgin, Force India & more
After the confines of street tracks in Monaco, Montreal and Valencia, the Formula One calendar moves to the wide and wind-swept open spaces of Silverstone. With a new pit lane and paddock buildings, which have drawn a fair few compliments from those drivers lucky enough to have visited, the teams cannot wait to begin their on-track preparations at what is for many their home race…
Great Britain preview - predictions blowing in the wind
Red Bull have dominated the last two British Grands Prix, with Sebastian Vettel running away in 2009 and Mark Webber doing likewise at Silverstone last year. Adrian Newey’s car seems to have an unbeatable aerodynamic advantage at the Northamptonshire track. But the highly knowledgeable crowd will be willing on McLaren, as Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton hunt for victory on home soil.
FIA Thursday press conference - Great Britain
Drivers - Rubens Barrichello (Williams), Jenson Button (McLaren), Paul Di Resta (Force India), Lewis Hamilton (McLaren), Daniel Ricciardo (HRT).
Friday practice - selected team and driver quotes
The weather dominated proceedings on the opening day of practice for this weekend’s British round. In the morning Red Bull’s Mark Webber ended the session in front, whilst Ferrari’s Felipe Massa was top dog in the afternoon. The drivers and senior team personnel report on the early running at Silverstone…
FIA Friday press conference - Europe
FIA post-qualifying press conference - Europe
Qualifying - selected team and driver quotes
Technical changes Silverstone
Practice 1
Practice One - Webber tops but stops at soggy Silverstone
Mark Webber set the fastest time in an inconclusive first practice session on Friday morning at Silverstone, lapping his Red Bull in 1m 46.603s. The Australian rolled to a halt at the end of the session, however, with an undisclosed problem.
Highlights - British GP first practice
Watch highlights from first free practice for the British Grand Prix as Mark Webber sets the best time ahead of Michael Schumacher, while Kamui Kobayashi crashes at a damp Silverstone circuit.
Practice 2
Practice Two - Massa masters changing conditions
Yet another inconclusive practice session has kept observers guessing on the true effect of the ban on off-throttle blown diffusers, as the weather remained changeable at Silverstone on Friday afternoon.
Highlights - British GP second practice
Watch highlights from second free practice for the British Grand Prix as rain wipes out the majority of the session before a flurry of activity in the final half hour sees Felipe Massa go fastest at Silverstone.
Practice 3
Qualifying
Qualifying - Webber maintains Red Bull stranglehold
Red Bull might have had their wings clipped for the British round, but in a repeat of 2010’s grid Mark Webber leads Sebastian Vettel at the head of the field. The duo got their first runs in before rain spots ruined everyone’s second chances, the German running 1m 30.431s to take pole before Webber snatched it away with 1m 30.399s.
British Grand Prix qualifying - top three drivers
Red Bull's Mark Webber reacts to taking pole for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of teammate Sebastian Vettel.
Highlights - British Grand Prix qualifying
Watch highlights from qualifying for the British Grand Prix as Mark Webber wins a close battle with Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso in a rain-affected session at Silverstone.
Grid
Race
Race - Alonso storms to superb Silverstone victory
Fernando Alonso was always the dangerman for Red Bull after qualifying so close to them, and on Sunday afternoon he put Ferrari back in Victory Lane with a beautifully-judged performance that owed a little to a delay during Sebastian Vettel’s second pit stop.
Highlights - Fernando Alonso wins incident-packed British GP
Watch highlights as Fernando Alonso claims Ferrari's first win of the season with a superb drive at Silverstone with Sebastian Vettel second and Mark Webber third.
British Grand Prix - top three drivers
Winner Fernando Alonso, second-placed Sebastian Vettel, and third-placed Mark Webber give their thoughts after the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa's last-lap battle
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's Felipe Massa tussle on the final lap at Silverstone. The Englishman won the battle for fourth place, but the cars did touch at one stage.
Mark Webber given team orders on British GP final lap
With Mark Webber chasing Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel on the final lap of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, team boss Christian Horner tells Webber to maintain the gap between himself and Vettel, preventing him from attempting to overtake.
Wheel nut woe ends Jenson Button's British GP
McLaren's Jenson Button is forced to retire from the British Grand Prix after his right front wheel is not properly attached during a pit stop.
McLaren and Sauber handed pit-stop fines
The McLaren and Sauber teams have both been fined for unsafe pit-stop releases during Sunday’s race at Silverstone.
Standings
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