Britain 2011 - Free practice 2 - The new-look Silverstone sees Red Bull both lead and struggle
Published by Christine
Mark Webber led the way in Free Practice 1, with Sebastian Vettel way down the order. Webber did pull to a halt at the end of the session though, so running on fumes is a likely explanation. Kobayashi had a bit of a spin, whilst several drivers also struggled with the damp conditions.
This afternoon, there's another chance for them to try and navigate the new Silverstone circuit - and for us to try and work out which bit is which as it looks completely different!
90 minutes of practice will get underway at 1pm GMT+1.
Statistics
Silverstone Circuit, Friday
17℃
- Low 12℃
- Humidity 94%
Heavy rain
| Pos | Driver | Team | Time | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M Webber | Red Bull | 1:31.234 | 15 |
| 2 | F Alonso | Ferrari | 1:31.626 | 26 |
| 3 | S Vettel | Red Bull | 1:31.875 | 25 |
| 4 | F Massa | Ferrari | 1:32.099 | 25 |
| 5 | N Rosberg | Mercedes | 1:32.166 | 29 |
One to Watch
Sebastian Vettel finished FP1 down in the midfield, which seems unusual for him, particularly as Webber went fastest. I can't imagine it's likely to stay that way, so it'll be worth keeping an eye on him to see what he can achieve in this second session.
