After the crash fest that was the European Grand Prix, let us hope that the Formula 1 field obeys the Silverstone sign as the sport heads back to England. However, the thoughts of the entire F1 community remain firmly with María de Villota and her family after the shocking accident on Tuesday which has resulted in the loss of her right eye.
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Laps 52
Direction Clockwise
Corners 18
Length 5.891 km / 3.661 mi
First championship race 1950
First winner Giuseppe Farina – Alfa Romeo
Lap record 1:30.874 / F. Alonso / Ferrari / 2010
Local start time 1pm (BST)
Slick Pirelli tyre compounds
Hard (silver markings) & Soft (yellow markings)
DRS zone(s)
Detection: Entry to Turn 3, Village
Activation: Exit of Turn 4, The Loop to end of Wellington Straight
FIA driver steward
Nigel Mansell
2011 pole position sitter
Mark Webber – Red Bull-Renault
2011 Grand Prix winner
Fernando Alonso – Ferrari
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Circuit changes for 2012
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- Pit entry straightened
- Pit speed limit begins 50 metres earlier
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At a glance:
- Silverstone pole position sitters
- Silverstone Grand Prix winners
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