British Grand Prix 2013, Silverstone - Race 8/19

Duke · 28 Jun 2013 at 19:12

smr said:
We went and stood at Luffield first, never been there before but it was a decent view, bit miffed about the relentless rain and not seeing hardly any cars until the last 10 minutes or something, although the Saubers put in a bit of a show for us before then too so wp to them for that.

For FP2 sat at Woodcote grandstand, first time I've sat there and it's a great place to sit, can see the cars all the way from the start of Wellington, brake hard, feel their way through Luffield and see the back end wobble as they press on the throttle and look for traction accelerating down towards Copse.

Really enjoyed FP2 and seeing so many cars out - perhaps making up for no FP1 to speak of.

Getting out was easy as well.

All in all a good Friday fix of Formula 1

Epic wasn't it

Loud as ever

We started at Luffield and moved to Vale end of P1. Then started off P2 at Int Pit Straight then moved to Village (Arena) :cool:

Duke · 28 Jun 2013 at 19:18

I made it on TV

Me walking up the steps just before FP1 in the red/blue coat and camo rucksack near centre of photo.

Duke · 28 Jun 2013 at 19:23

smr said:
Good spot Are you watching the practice sessions ? FP1 or 2?

My brother was watching FP1 and emailed me the pic

Going to catch up via the F1 show (9.15pm).

Duke · 28 Jun 2013 at 19:43

Lotus were going to test their passive DRS but don't think they did due to the weather?

Duke · 29 Jun 2013 at 07:52

Duke · 29 Jun 2013 at 07:54

Nismo said:
Pic's crash happened right in front of me, and I was in the vicinity of Massa's. it was noticeable how slow the McLaren was in the corners compared to the pacesetters, Red Bull's just fly in and out.

Yep the Mclarens seems to lack grip. The Caterhams sounded rough under braking/downshifting.

Duke · 29 Jun 2013 at 19:07

Great qually, with some unusual names in the top 10. Hoping for a great race tomorrow

Duke · 29 Jun 2013 at 19:12

Thread updated

Also

Duke · 29 Jun 2013 at 21:14

Ted's notebook.. from the temporary air traffic control unit

http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/8798542/british-gp---ted

Duke · 30 Jun 2013 at 10:40

If they can keep Vettel behind one of them for a bit, it is possible. If Vettel gets past in the opening lap, he'll be away like usual

Duke · 30 Jun 2013 at 12:14

Lol at that British drivers quiz thing on Sky just now.

Duke · 30 Jun 2013 at 12:42

Oh Jesus

Duke · 30 Jun 2013 at 12:45

Vettel not that happy? Must actually be worried about merc pace.

Duke · 30 Jun 2013 at 13:21

Pirelli fail.

Duke · 30 Jun 2013 at 13:27

Duke · 30 Jun 2013 at 13:31

Can't see Pirelli getting new contract.

Duke · 30 Jun 2013 at 13:39

Psycho Ned said:
Needless to say this will magically get put through for the next race now!

Expect so.

Duke · 30 Jun 2013 at 14:18

Wow second time we lose the leader

Duke · 30 Jun 2013 at 14:39

Great race at the end there.

Mclaren and Lotus not pitting fail.

Duke · 30 Jun 2013 at 15:03

Toto = Radioactive Man off Simpsons?