This weekend F1 returns to a scenario in which legendary run since 1950 when it launched this competition, Silverstone will host again the GP of Great Britain. The Mercedes arrive as favorites but with Williams and a Red Bull that is not easy to bring, as well as weather that is sure to be a key factor in this Grand Prix.
Formula 1 begins July one packed racing, and does so with a very special first date; Silverstone. The legendary British circuit hosts races since 1950, where there the first test scoring Formula 1 Championship was held. Since the English layout has lived many races with unforgettable moments and unique, with different generations and times that have changed over time.
Silverstone this weekend besides dresses, as the 50th race on the circuit will be held, and will do so with a very special situation. The Mercedes come to this ninth round of the tournament with the championship in the air, because after the victory in Austria Rosberg, Hamilton is already nearly 30 points off the lead. This weekend calls at home, and must be greater motivation to close the gap on his teammate.
However neither the Silver Arrows have it easy for a new doublet, is that as well Niki Lauda has said throughout this week, competition approaches the reign of Mercedes, and react faster but teams like Red Bull and Williams soon reach them. Recall that Williams achieved a historic double in Spielberg during qualifying, taking Felipe Massa in front of the grill. This cost repeat, but much is expected of the Grove on English soil.
With regard to Red Bull, waiting to return to being the first team rest after a disappointing starring role in Austria. The Milton Keynes took four points from Daniel Ricciardo, who saved the team after the disastrous neglect of Sebastian Vettel. Ferrari on the other hand should be kept at least pace with these two teams since 2015 and focused on does not seem to be much improved this season.
Focusing on this Grand Prix, it is noteworthy number of very important news. First it should be noted that the Catalan Dani Juncadella will take the Force India Nico Hulkenberg during the first free, very good news for the national interest. Moreover, in these same free will also see in action Susie Wolff, the first woman to compete in a Grand Prix since 1992, when Giovanna Amati climbed to Benetton. Great opportunity for Wolff, who is feeling very excited about this challenge.
Also on that day we will see in action Friday Robin Frinjs the wheel of one of the Caterham, while Giedo Van der Garde will take the Sauber C33. Four test riders took to the track for the cars desenvolupar of their respective teams, while that may have a great opportunity to jump on these fast fireballs.
One of the keys to this Grand Prix, will undoubtedly be the weather. Silverstone is characterized by rain throughout the weekend, and it would not be surprising that the liquid element make an appearance in any of the sessions. Moreover, some of the weather forecasts suggest rain it sometime this weekend.
Saturday seems to be the day surely will be wet runway with a 70% chance of showers, while for the Friday and Sunday the forecast is much more doubtful, but still with an option to have water on track. Temperatures will range between 10 º C and 24 º C, while the wind will blow all weekend southwest around 25km / h.
That’s it, now just need to wait engines are lit from 11am (GMT) to begin free 1. The second round will be at 15h, while the rest of the weekend will be held on schedule typical European. We’ll see whether that gives this interesting Grand Prix of Great Britain 2014.
