Silverstone is a pretty demanding track for both engine and chassis. The first sector is mainly a drag race against time, although good traction out of The Loop, through Aintree and up to Brooklands counters some of the power deficit if you're in a Renault-powered car. Sweeping high speed corners with a lot of direction change meets the drivers in the middle sector, the final sector likewise but with a few big stops and tricky, technical bits towards the end of the lap. This circuit tests a car and driver's commitment and the best guys are visibly quicker when watching trackside. Strong aerodynamic characteristics are the order of the day, yet they have to be integrated to suit the...
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