Britain 2011 - Free practice 1 - The home of British motorsport is likely to feature inclement weather
Published by Christine
With Formula One turning up in the midst of the British countryside, we can only suspect there will be bad weather throughout the weekend. There are engine regulation changes, new drivers are taking to the track, but for this first session, there can only be one thing on our minds... how does the new pit and paddock complex look on TV?
We've heard some reaction for ourselves, but now it's time to see the new addition in person.
90 minutes of practice should begin at 9am GMT+1.
Statistics
Silverstone Circuit, Friday
18℃
- Low 11℃
- Humidity 74%
Cloudy
| Pos | Driver | Team | Time | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S Vettel | Red Bull | 1:32.280 | 22 |
| 2 | L Hamilton | McLaren | 1:32.614 | 16 |
| 3 | R Kubica | Renault | 1:32.725 | 21 |
| 4 | M Webber | Red Bull | 1:32.747 | 23 |
| 5 | A Sutil | Force India | 1:32.968 | 18 |
One to Watch
Let's turn our attention to Daniel Ricciardo, who is making his Friday debut as an official F1 racer. He's been in the car on Fridays before, practicing on behalf of Toro Rosso but this weekend he's signed up to HRT and gets to have a car all to himself. Will he be able to do anything with the slow machinery, and can he prosper under all the spotlight?
