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The definitive F1 form guide Germany Round 8 July 22 - 24 2011

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Red Bull team-mates Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel went their separate ways on the opening lap at Silverstone last year. Vettel picked up a puncture, while Webber picked up the victory.

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Round 9 – Silverstone

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New rules, new drivers, new owners, new partnerships - it’s all happening in Formula One as the year’s halfway point approaches.

While the full implementation of the FIA’s ban on off-throttle blown diffusers has dominated talk at the front of the field, many Australian fans will be keeping a close eye on the tail of the pack this weekend.

For the first time in 34 years two Australians will share the Formula One grid, with 22-year-old Western Australian Daniel Ricciardo preparing to line-up for his maiden race in motorsport’s premier league with Hispania.

The Spanish squad has undergone an ownership change since Valencia’s European Grand Prix (as detailed in the cover story to this Race Guide), and has been the somewhat surprise recipient of Red Bull protégé Ricciardo.

While shuffling Ricciardo back into the ride formally filled by Indian Narain Karthikeyen is a disappointing option compared to the much talked of move into a Toro Rosso race drive, Red Bull’s latest manoeuvring has almost assured Ricciardo of a full-time seat in Formula One next season - provided he does the job in the coming races.

This year’s British Grand Prix is also a significant one in the history of the prestigious race, as it marks the first time that the new ‘Arena’ track layout will be used with its new pit facility.

With the start-finish line now located between the Club and Abbey corners, referring to Copse as Turn 9 will certainly be something to get used to...

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While Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari continue to battle it out at

the front of the Formula One pack, the tail end of the grid has undergone a significant shake-up heading into the weekend’s British Grand Prix.

The much maligned Hispania Racing Team, which failed to qualify either of its cars at Albert Park’s 2011 season opener, heads to Silverstone this weekend with a new driver and a new owner.

Just days after speaking of his pride at the prospect of Red Bull placing its 22-year-old Australian test driver Daniel Ricciardo at HRT for the remainder of the season, team owner Jose Ramon Carabante off-loaded his equity in the squad to Spanish investment group Thesan Capital.

“The Thesan Capital team, who consider the acquisition of Hispania Racing as an opportunity to enter a sector with great prospects of growing, will work with the aim of strengthening the strategic management of the group,” read a team statement

that also promised to make the team “more Spanish” in the coming seasons.

Although Ricciardo’s placement at HRT has come under question (see Opinion by Daryl Beattie on page 13 of this guide), the Formula Renault 3.5 pilot says joining countryman Mark Webber on the grid at Silverstone will be a special moment.

“It’s a dream come true for me - for the first time on an F1 starting grid” said Ricciardo.

“I had to pinch myself a couple of times to be sure that it’s real. I’m excited and can hardly wait to drive at Silverstone. It’s a new challenge, a new experience, a new team, but I’m ready and will give of my best in any event.”

At fellow second year squad Virgin Racing, a technical partnership with McLaren has been revealed as the successor to an unsuccessful tie-up with Wirth Research.

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Use of McLaren’s state of the art wind tunnel and simulators will come as part of the deal, while the team has also purchased the remnants of the Wirth Racing Technologies Formula 1 business - a move that Virgin Racing CEO Andy Webb says will enable an short-term jump in performance.

“When we undertook our detailed review of the team in the first half of 2011, it was clear that our bold ambitions for the future would need to

be matched with some equally bold steps towards achieving them,” said Webb.

“I am delighted that in a relatively short space of time we are now in the fantastic position of being able to make these two very important announcements, which will enable us to make some dramatic strides forward with immediate effect.

“Our acquisition of the WRT Formula 1 business ensures continuity of technical infrastructure for the period

ahead, which means that the transition to working with our new technical partner can begin immediately and is not frustrated by logistical considerations.”

With Team Lotus, the other squad to make its debut in 2010, set to run with Caterham and GE branding for the first time at Silverstone, it’s all change at the back of the grid.

Which of the three teams will still be at the back come Silverstone 2012 is an interesting question to ponder.

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Key Characteristics

- High fuel effect and one the most “lateral grip” tracks- Generally low grip- Very easy on brakes- Bumpy in high speed sector 1 and T11 / usually bottoming out is an issue for car handling (more than plank wear)- Wind has a big effect on top speeds reached in T1, T3 or T7 (now T11)- Overtaking is difficult

Typical Balance IssueOverall grip and balance in high-speed is impor-tant for S1

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Set-up Insight

Bumpiness Medium / highOvertaking chance LowKerbs SmoothRide-height setting VariesEngine severity LowGearbox severity Very lowLat/long grip LateralAero efficiency ratio MediumWeekend grip evolution Medium / highAero settings HighBrake wear sensitivity Very lowBrake cooling necessity LowPirelli tyre compounds Hard and soft

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T he big story for Australian Formula One fans heading into the 2011 British Grand Prix is the

impending Formula One race debut of Daniel Ricciardo.

Having been heavily tipped to move into one of the Toro Rosso race drivers during the season, the fact that the West Australian will line-up in a HRT this weekend is a bit of a surprise.

In some ways it is nice for him to be doing race miles, but when a car is six seconds a lap off the pace and lapped two or three times during the races, then I’m not convinced that it’s a great thing for Daniel’s career.

Really all I would say is that I hope this isn’t a political thing that hurts his development. I hope it’s not politics behind the scenes that’s pushing Ricciardo back to HRT until Alguersuari and Buemi have finished the year.

To me it’s too political, I smell a rat, and I just hope Ricciardo’s not getting pushed back because someone’s got money. That’s part of the world now, but I didn’t race in that era where you brought money to get a better ride over someone who’s got talent.

The only yardstick he’ll have will be his team-mate, and Tonio Liuzzi carries a bit of credibility around the Formula One paddock based on his sheer talent, so it’ll be interesting to see how that goes.

For us, it’s really exciting to have two Australians on the grid. Ricciardo speaks well and he’s a bit cheeky. We speak so much about people having the ability to do well on track, but Daniel is great with the television as well. I always point to guys like Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden who are great personalities, and I think Daniel has a bit of that in him. So I really hope he does end up slotting in where Mark (Webber) is eventually.

At the front of the field, all the talk heading into Silverstone is about how the new diffuser rules will affect the pecking order. It’s very hard to tell at

this stage how it will pan out, but like in any category, the cream always rises to the top, so I don’t see it being much

different to what we’ve seen in recent races. I think Adrian Newey and the Red Bull team are smart enough to find their way around it, and they’ve known this has been coming for quite a while.

I can’t help but feel that McLaren were really the odd ones out in Valencia. They’d been finding some momentum, along with Ferrari, in recent races, but in Valencia they really weren’t in the hunt at all. We know that Red Bull ran a Silverstone style package on Friday there, and Vettel was a fair way off the pace. There’s a chance that McLaren ‘robbed Peter to pay Paul’ by running more of a

Silverstone-type package in Valencia, to gather data, because Britain is where they really want to have a better result.

I feel like it’s still going to be Red Bull, with McLaren and Ferrari not far behind. The exact effect that the rules will have for qualifying is very hard to say.

This year marks the second running of the British Grand Prix on the new Silverstone layout, and the first to use the new pit facilities. It’s difficult when they change a circuit, because I’ve seen over the years great circuits, like Hockenheim, chopped up to the extent that they’ll never be the same.

At Silverstone I think they’ve done a good job it still has fast turns and a good flow, and the new pit facilities are amazing. I was speaking to the Ducati guys about it, and they were saying its like having one bike in a house!

I’ve been lucky enough to go to Silverstone for the F1 several times, and it’s a great atmosphere, the English just love it. It’s a must go to if you’re a Formula One fan.

McLaren in that sense have a very good combination as far as their drivers are concerned.

There’s been talk this week that they’re trying to re-sign Jenson Button in the wake of the success in Canada. Jenson is a brilliant thinker when he’s in the cockpit. He

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Recent Grand Prix Form

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RED BULL RACING THE BAGMAN’S SAYWhile m any are predicting a

closer battle for pole position at Silverstone thanks to the new blown diffuser rules, Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing will still enter the weekend as favourites for P1 on the grid and the podium.

The 23-year-old German was unflappable last time out in Valencia, controlling the pace despite the best efforts of Alonso and Webber.

The Australian will see the rule changes as an opportunity to come to terms with his team-mate for the first time this season. A repeat of last year’s victory is far from out of the question.

Nationality: GermanDoB: 03/07/1987Debut: Indianapolis, 2007Career Highlights: 2010 World Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2006 F3 Euro Series, 2nd 2004 Formula BMW ADAC

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SEBASTIAN VETTELWins: 16Poles: 22Fastest Laps: 7

Nationality: AustralianDoB: 27/08/1976Debut: Albert Park, 2002Career Highlights: 3rd 2010 World Drivers’ Championship, 2nd 2001 International F3000, 1st 1996 British FF Festival

MARK WEBBERWins: 6Poles: 7Fastest Laps: 10

Chassis: Red Bull RB7Engine: Renault RS27-2011Base: Milton Keynes, UKTeam nationality: AustrianTeam principal: Christian HornerTechnical leader: Adrian NeweyDebut: Albert Park, 2005Wins: 21 Poles: 28Fastest Laps: 17Constructors’ Championships: 1

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYValencia may have seen McLaren

take a backwards step relative to Red Bull and Ferrari, but the Woking based squad is sure to have something extra up its sleave for the British Grand Prix.

While Hamilton won his home race in 2008, Button has yet to make the podium at Silverstone - a record the 2009 World Champion will be out to set straight.

The Mercedes KERS system will put Red Bull under plenty of pressure if he Austrian squad cannot get its own system working for the entire Grand Prix.

Hamilton appears the most likely to challenge Red Bull this weekend.

Nationality: BritishDoB: 07/01/1985Debut: Albert Park, 2007Career Highlights: 2008 World Drivers’ Champion, 2006 GP2 Champion, 2005 F3 Euroseries Champion

LEWIS HAMILTONWins: 15Poles: 18Fastest Laps: 9

Nationality: British DoB: 19/01/1980Debut: Albert Park, 2000Career Highlights: 2009 World Drivers’ Champion, 1st 1998 British FF Festival, 1998 British FF Champion

JENSON BUTTONWins: 10Poles: 7Fastest Laps: 4

Chassis: McLaren MP4-26Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 108YBase: Woking, UKTeam nationality: BritishTeam principal: Martin WhitmarshTechnical leader: Paddy LoweDebut: Monte Carlo, 1966Wins: 171 Poles: 146Fastest Laps: 144Constructors’ Championships: 8

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2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

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15 10 7 5 6 11 DNF DNF 6 6 Recent Silverstone Form

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYRevised diffuser regulations or

not, Silverstone will be a big test for Ferrari.

While the team has undoubtedly made progress over recent races, one can’t help but feel that the brilliance of Fernando Alonso made up for some of the F150th Italia’s aerodynamic shortfall on the less downforce-dependent Monaco, Montreal and Valencia layouts.

Pirelli’s choice to bring the hard compound tyres to Silverstone will also hurt the Italian squad, and could render Alonso a podium contender, rather than a race winning threat.

Nationality: SpanishDoB: 29/07/1981Debut: Albert Park, 2001Career Highlights: 2005 and 2006 World Drivers Champion, 1st 1999 Euro Open by Nissan

FERNANDO ALONSOWins: 26Poles: 20Fastest Laps: 18

Nationality: BrazilianDoB: 25/04/1981Debut: Albert Park, 2002Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 World Drivers’ Championship, 1st 2001 Euro F3000, 1st 2000 Formula Renault Eurocup

FELIPE MASSAWins: 11Poles: 15Fastest Laps: 13

Chassis: Ferrari 150th ItaliaEngine: Ferrari 056Base: Maranello, ItalyTeam nationality: ItalianTeam principal: Stefano DomenicalliTechnical leader: Pat FryDebut: Monte Carlo, 1950Wins: 215 Poles: 205Fastest Laps: 225Constructors’ Championships: 16

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7 DNF DNF 9 8 12 6 DNF 4 17


2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

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6 4 DNF 12 5 5 7 11 11 7 Recent Silverstone Form

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYAfter making significant

progress in the early season races, Mercedes GP struggled in Valencia, and is unlikely to spring a major surprise this weekend.

Based just down the road from Silverstone in Brackley, the lack of outright qualifying speed and high tyre degradation evident in Monaco and Valencia may be exposed again on the high-speed British circuit.

Rosberg has been linked to various leading teams in recent weeks, but is insisting that he’ll stick it out with Mercedes. The W02 remains a fair way away from the race winning package the young German craves however.

Nationality: GermanDoB: 03/01/1969Debut: Spa, 1991Career Highlights: 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 World Drivers’ Champion, 1st 1990 German F3

MICHAEL SCHUMACHERWins: 91Poles: 68Fastest Laps: 76

Nationality: GermanDoB: 27/06/1985Debut: Sakhir, 2006Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, 2005 GP2 Champion, 1st 2002 Formula BMW ADAC

NICO ROSBERGWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 2

Chassis: Mercedes MGP W02Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 108YBase: Brackley, UKTeam nationality: BritishTeam principal: Ross BrawnTechnical leader: Bob BellDebut: Albert Park, 2010Wins: 0 Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0Constructors’ Championships: 0

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYRenault will be keen to get back to

a high speed layout after struggling to make Q3 across the Monaco, Montreal and Valencia weekends.

The effect that the new diffuser rules will have on the R31’s forward facing exhaust package is the big question, with many expecting the Renault to lose the most downforce out of any car in the field.

The team insists that the main issue related to the new rules will be maintaining braking stability however, and that the Renault system will actually be the least affected.

Beating Mercedes will certainly be the target, and having two cars in the top 10 by race end is achievable..

Nationality: GermanDoB: 10/05/1977Debut: Albert Park, 2000Career Highlights: 2nd 2005 Monaco Grand Prix, 1999 Formula 3000 Champion, 1996 German F3 Champion

NICK HEIDFELDWins: 0Poles: 1Fastest Laps: 2

Nationality: RussianDoB: 08/09/1984Debut: Albert Park, 2010Career Highlights: 3rd 2011 Australian Grand Prix, 2nd 2009 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 GP2 Asia Series

VITALY PETROVWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 1

RENAULT

Chassis: Renault R31Engine: Renault RS27-2011Base: Enstone, UKTeam nationality: BritishTeam principal: Eric BoullierTechnical leader: James AllisonDebut: Silverstone, 1977Wins: 35 Poles: 51Fastest Laps: 31Constructors’ Championships: 2

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYWith Barrichello and Maldonado

sitting 15th and 24th respectively in the championship standings, it’s little wonder that the Grove-based squad is counting down the days until 2012.

The team’s tumultuous year has included a public float of the company, a major engineering restructure, and now an announcement of a switch from Cosworth to Renault engines for next season.

With its current engine not able to take advantage of diffuser ‘hot blowing,’ the new rule package could allow Barichello to take the team’s third points finish of the season this weekend.

Nationality: BrazilianDoB: 23/05/1972Debut: Kyalami, 1993Career Highlights: 2nd 2002 and 2004 World Drivers Championship, 1991 British Formula 3 Champion

RUBENS BARRICHELLOWins: 11Poles: 14Fastest Laps: 17

Nationality: VenezuelanDoB: 09/03/1985Debut: Albert Park, 2011Career Highlights: 2010 GP2 Champion, 3rd 2006 Formula Renault 3.5, 1st 2004 Formula Renault 2000 Italia

PASTOR MALDONADOWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0

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Chassis: Williams FW33Engine: Cosworth CA2011Base: Grove, UKTeam nationality: BritishTeam principal: Frank WilliamsTechnical leader: Sam MichaelDebut: Buenos Aires, 1978Wins: 113 Poles: 126Fastest Laps: 130Constructors’ Championships: 9

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYAnother team to be based

within a stone’s throw of the Silverstone circuit, Force India will look to build on a solid weekend in Valencia, where Adrian Sutil returned the squad to the points for the first time since Malaysia.

While the British Grand Prix will be a special weekend for Scottish rookie Paul di Resta, the reigning DTM champion has precious little experience of the Northamptonshire circuit - with just one race start here (in Formula Renault) to his name.

Both drivers will be hoping that the new rules will allow the team to regain some of the ground lost to Renault and Mercedes since the season’s opening races.

Nationality: GermanDoB: 11/01/1983Debut: Albert Park, 2007Career Highlights: 2006 All-Japan F3 Champion, 2nd 2005 F3 Euroseries, 2nd 2005 Masters of F3

ADRIAN SUTILWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 1

Nationality: ScottishDoB: 16/04/1986Debut: Albert Park, 2011Career Highlights: 2010 DTM Champion, 2006 Formula 3 Euroseries Champion, 1st 2006 Masters of F3

PAUL DI RESTAWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 1

Chassis: Force India VJM04Engine: Mercedes FO 108YBase: Silverstone, UKTeam nationality: IndianTeam principal: Vijay MallyaTechnical leader: Andrew GreenDebut: Albert Park, 2008Wins: 0 Poles: 1Fastest Laps: 1Constructors’ Championships: 0

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYDespite lacklustre qualifying

and race performances in Valencia - including Kobayashi’s first non-points finish since being disqualified at Albert Park - Sauber’s drivers head to Silverstone full of confidence.

The Japanese scored his best result of the season here last year, while Formula One rookie Perez has proven a winner at Silverstone in Formula 3 and GP2.

Pirelli’s selection of the hard compound tyre may hurt the Swiss squad, especially if a cool ambient temperature puts a premium on tyre warm-up.

With Kobayashi’s aggressive style, points can be achieved no matter what the grid position.

Nationality: JapaneseDoB: 13/09/1986Debut: Interlagos, 2009Career Highlights: 2008/09 GP2 Asia Series Champion, 4th 2007 F3 Euroseries, 1st 2005 FRenault Eurocup

KAMUI KOBAYASHIWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Nationality: MexicanDoB: 26/01/1990Debut: Albert Park, 2011Career Highlights: 2nd 2010 GP2 Series, 4th 2007 British F3 Championship Class, 1st 2007 British F3 National Class

SERGIO PEREZWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Chassis: Sauber C30Engine: Ferrari 056Base: Hinwil, SwitzerlandTeam nationality: SwissTeam principal: Peter SauberTechnical leader: James KeyDebut: Kylami, 1993Wins: 1 Poles: 1Fastest Laps: 2Constructors’ Championships: 0

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYThe immediate threat to Buemi

and Alguersuari, Daniel Ricciardo, may be temporarily out of sight and out of might at Hispania, but the battle between the Toro Rosso team-mates is likely to be as intense as ever this weekend at Silverstone.

With the Spaniard taking consecutive eighth place finishes in Montreal and Valencia, the pair now sit on eight points each after eight races.

Having been knocked out in Q1 multiple times this year, Alguersuari’s recent performances have been boosted by rain (Montreal) and strategy (Valencia), so there remains plenty to prove.

Nationality: SwissDoB: 31/10/1988Debut: Albert Park, 2009Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 GP2 Asia, 2nd 2007 F3 Euroseries, 2nd 2005 Formula BMW World Final

SEBASTIEN BUEMIWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Nationality: SpanishDoB: 23/03/1990Debut: Budapest, 2009Career Highlights: 2008 British F3 Champion, 2nd 2007 Formula Renault Italia, 1st 2006 FR Italia Winter Series

JAIME ALGUERSUARIWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Chassis: Toro Rosso STR6Engine: Ferrari 056Base: Farenza, ItalyTeam nationality: ItalianTeam principal: Franz TostTechnical leader: Giorgio AscanelliDebut: Bahrain, 2006Wins: 1 Poles: 1Fastest Laps: 0Constructors’ Championships: 0

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYTeam principal Tony Fernandes

has earmarked the 2011 British Grand Prix as a big weekend for the second-year squad.

The T128s will race with the logos of new partners GE and Caterham cars for the first time, while the banning of hot blown diffusers - a practice not seen on the Lotus entries - may bring the team slightly closer to the Force India/Toro Rosso/Williams battle.

The current reliability across the Formula One field which saw every car finish in Valencia is likely to again dash any hopes of a surprise maiden points finish for the team this weekend though.

Nationality: FinnishDoB: 19/10/1981Debut: Albert Park, 2007Career Highlights: 1st 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix, 2nd 2005 GP2 Series, 1st 2004 World Series by Nissan

HEIKKI KOVALAINENWins: 1Poles: 1Fastest Laps: 2

Nationality: ItalianDoB: 13/07/1974Debut: Albert Park, 1997Career Highlights: 1st 2004 Monaco Grand Prix, 1996 German F3 Champion, 2nd 1995 Macau Grand Prix

JARNO TRULLIWins: 1Poles: 4Fastest Laps: 1

Chassis: Lotus T128Engine: Renault RS27-2011Base: Norfolk, UKTeam nationality: MalaysianTeam principal: Tony FernandesTechnical leader: Mike GascoyneDebut: Albert Park, 2010Wins: 0 Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0Constructors’ Championships: 0

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYAs detailed in the cover story

of this Formula One Race Guide, Hispania enters this weekend with new owners and a new driver line-up.

The battle between Daniel Ricciardo and the highly experienced Tonio Liuzzi will be one to watch. The Italian remains highly rated by many in the paddock, despite lacklustre stints at Toro Rosso and Force India prior to his appointment at HRT.

The team’s two cars ran reliably in Valencia - a feat that, if repeated, will provide Ricciardo with the race miles he craves. Liuzzi should prove too strong for the Aussie straight up however..

Nationality: AustralianDoB: 01/07/1989Debut: Silverstone, 2011Career Highlights: 2009 British Formula 3 Champion, 2nd 2010 Formula Renault 3.5

DANIEL RICCIARDOWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Nationality: ItalianDoB: 06/08/1981Debut: Imola, 2005Career Highlights: 3rd 2008/09 Speedcar Series, 2004 F3000 Champion, 2nd 2001 Formula Renault Germany

TONIO LIUZZIWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Chassis: HRT F111Engine: Cosworth CA2011Base: Madrid, SpainTeam nationality: SpanishTeam principal: Colin KollesTechnical leader: Tony CuquerellaDebut: Albert Park, 2011Wins: 0 Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0Constructors’ Championships: 0

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THE BAGMAN’S SAYLike Hispania, there are plenty of

changes on the horizon for Virgin Racing, as the Russian-owned cellar-dweller aims to remove itself from the foot of the Constructors Championship.

While the technical partnership with McLaren may take some time to yield results, the team’s morale will have received a much needed boost courtesy of the news.

Lead driver Timo Glock has been particularly vocal of the team’s failings as it has slipped into the clutches of HRT over the first half of the season, and now has some reason to be optimistic heading into the remainder of his second year with the team.

Nationality: GermanDoB: 18/03/1982Debut: Montreal, 2004Career Highlights: 2nd 2009 Singapore Grand Prix, 2007 GP2 Champion, 1st 2001 Formula BMW ADAC

TIMO GLOCKWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 1

Nationality: BelgianDoB: 27/12/1985Debut: Albert Park, 2011Career Highlights: 2nd 2008/09 GP2 Asia Series, 1st 2007 International Formula Master, 1st 2003 FRenault Belgium

JEROME D’AMBROSIOWins: 0Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Chassis: MVR-02Engine: Cosworth CA2011Base: Dinnington, UKTeam nationality: RussianTeam principal: John BoothTechnical leader: TBADebut: Albert Park, 2010Wins: 0 Poles: 0Fastest Laps: 0Constructors’ Championships: 0

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RECENT BRITISH GP WINNERSYear Driver Car Location2010 Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault Silverstone2009 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault Silverstone2008 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes Silverstone2007 Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari Silverstone2006 Fernando Alonso Renault Silverstone2005 Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren-Mercedes Silverstone2004 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Silverstone2003 Rubens Barrichello Ferrari Silverstone2002 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Silverstone2001 Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes Silverstone2000 David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes Silverstone1999 David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes Silverstone1998 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Silverstone1997 Jacques Villeneuve Williams-Renault Silverstone1996 Jacques Villeneuve Williams-Renault Silverstone1995 Johnny Herbert Benetton-Renault Silverstone1994 Damon Hill Williams-Renault Silverstone1993 Alain Prost Williams-Renault Silverstone1992 Nigel Mansell Williams-Renault Silverstone1991 Nigel Mansell Williams-Renault Silverstone1990 Alain Prost Ferrari Silverstone1989 Alain Prost McLaren-Honda Silverstone1988 Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda Silverstone1987 Nigel Mansell Williams-Honda Silverstone1986 Nigel Mansell Williams-Honda Brands Hatch1985 Alain Prost McLaren-TAG Silverstone1984 Niki Lauda McLaren-TAG Brands Hatch1983 Alain Prost Renault Silverstone1982 Niki Lauda McLaren-Ford Brands Hatch1981 John Watson McLaren-Ford Silverstone1980 Alan Jones Williams-Ford Brands Hatch1979 Clay Regazzoni Williams-Ford Silverstone1978 Carlos Reutemann Ferrari Brands Hatch1977 James Hunt McLaren-Ford Silverstone1976 Niki Lauda Ferrari Brands Hatch1975 Emerson Fittipaldi McLaren-Ford Silverstone1974 Jody Scheckter Tyrrell-Ford Brands Hatch1973 Peter Revson McLaren-Ford Silverstone1972 Emerson Fittipaldi Lotus-Ford Brands Hatch1971 Jackie Stewart Tyrrell-Ford Silverstone1970 Jochen Rindt Lotus-Ford Brands Hatch

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PAST CHAMPIONSYear Driver Nat Constructor Wins Poles Points 2010 Sebastian Vettel GER Red Bull 5 10 2562009 Jenson Button GBR Brawn 6 4 952008 Lewis Hamilton GBR McLaren 5 7 98 2007 Kimi Räikkönen FIN Ferrari 6 3 1102006 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 134 2005 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 1332004 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 13 8 148 2003 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 6 5 93 2002 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 11 7 144 2001 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 9 11 1232000 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 9 9 108 1999 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren 5 11 761998 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren 8 9 1001997 Jacques Villeneuve CAN Williams 7 10 81 1996 Damon Hill GBR Williams 8 9 971995 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton 9 4 102 1994 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton 8 6 921993 Alain Prost FRA Williams 7 13 991992 Nigel Mansell GBR Williams 9 14 108 1991 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 7 8 961990 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 6 10 78 1989 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 4 2 761988 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 8 13 90 1987 Nelson Piquet BRA Williams 3 4 731986 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 4 1 72 1985 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 5 2 73 1984 Niki Lauda AUT McLaren 5 0 72 1983 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham 3 1 59 1982 Keke Rosberg FIN Williams 1 1 441981 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham 3 4 50

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WORLD DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIPNO DRIVER NAt CAR POINtS 1 Sebastian Vettel DEU Red Bull 1862 Jenson Button GBR McLaren 1093 Mark Webber AUS Red Bull 1094 Lewis Hamilton GBR McLaren 975 Fernando Alonso ESP Ferrari 876 Felipe Massa BRA Ferrari 42 7 Nico Rosberg DEU Mercedes 328 Vitaly Petrov RUS Renault 319 Nick Heidfeld DEU Renault 3010 Michael Schumacher DEU Mercedes 2611 Kamui Kobayashi JPN Sauber 2512 Adrian Sutil DEU Force India 1013 Jaime Alguersuari ESP Toro Rosso 814 Sébastien Buemi SUI Toro Rosso 815 Rubens Barrichello BRA Williams 416 Sergio Perez Mendoza MEX Sauber 217 Paul di Resta GBR Force India 218 Pedro de la Rosa ESP Sauber 019 Jarno Trulli ITA Lotus 020 Vitantonio Liuzzi ITA HRT 0 21 Jérôme D’Ambrosio BEL Virgin 022 Heikki Kovalainen FIN Lotus 023 Timo Glock DEU Virgin 024 Pastor Maldonado VEN Williams 025 Narain Karthikeyan IND HRT 0

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WORLD CONStUCtORS CHAMPIONSHIPPos Constructor Engine Points1 Red Bull Racing Renault 2952 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Mercedes 2063 Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro Ferrari 1294 Lotus Renault GP Renault 615 Mercedes GP Petronas F1 Team Mercedes 586 Sauber F1 Team Ferrari 277 Scuderia Toro Rosso Ferrari 168 Force India F1 Team Mercedes 129 AT&T Williams Cosworth 410 Team Lotus Renault 011 HRT F1 Team Cosworth 0 12 Marussia Virgin Racing Cosworth 0

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