As we return to Silverstone, we return to the home of motorsport; and a race that most drivers would dearly love to win alongside Monaco, Spa, Monza and Suzuka. Recently, track developments have seen an increase in overtaking, but without sacrificing the speed and precision that still sees Silverstone rise over the 2nd-gear ‘Tilke-ien’ deities that have devoured the Formula One calendar in recent years. Track Stats: Laps – 52 Track Length – 5.9km Race first held – 1948 Most wins – Jim Clark (1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1967) Alain Prost (1983, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1993). 2012 pole position – Fernando Alonso 1:51.746 2012 race winner – Mark Webber 2012 fastest lap – Kimi...
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