MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
By Timba7
June 20 2013
The F1 series started at Silverstone in 1950. Since then the track has been changed many times. The track is fast. Genuine F1 track.Long straights kind of reminds of runways. Mercedes has been really strong at last four races. Q pace is great and time to time also good race form. Rain is always a factor at British GP and it might have some tricks for Mercedes we´ll see. Also time has made the track a bit rough on tires. So 2013 Pirelli tires might be on the edge. The tires are: "At the British Grand Prix the P Zero Orange hard and P Zero White medium tyres" Nico and Lewis are in great shape. Hamiltons problems with brakes hopefully solved at Silverstone. We can be sure that the drivers will be strong. Before the race FIA is checking the rule book about Mercedes tests with Pirelli. So that will also be interesting in near future. Here is the track stats:
| Race Date: | 30 Jun 2013 |
| First Grand Prix: | 1950 |
| Number of Laps: | 52 |
| Circuit Length: | 5.891 km |
| Race Distance: | 306.198 km |
| Lap Record: | 1:34.661 - K Raikkonen (2012) |
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MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
Posted by: TotalMercedesGP.com - Mercedes GP New (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2013 09:25
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Re: MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
Posted by: De_JOKKE (IP Logged)
Date: 20/06/2013 17:51
I think we'll suffer as we did in Spain but less severe.
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Re: MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
Posted by: De_JOKKE (IP Logged)
Date: 24/06/2013 18:01
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"Leave it to Lewis Hamilton to ruin Red Bull's day" - Martin Brundle
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Re: MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
Posted by: Timba7 (IP Logged)
Date: 28/06/2013 08:29
@Official Merc
Silverstone preview – Nico: “Always a great atmosphere at Silverstone”
"Silverstone is one of the team's home Grands Prix and that's why we all love the race, especially because lots of friends and family came to watch us. After Monaco and Montreal, now we have a completely different kind of track with lots of high-speed corners.
I don't know how our car is going to perform on such a track and it will certainly be interesting in terms of tyre degradation, because these tyres wear most in high-speed corners so this will be key to getting a good result.
For me it's also very special to stay in the motorhome in the middle of the track along with some other drivers. It's always a great atmosphere and thanks to the BRDC we have a barbecue with fellow drivers and friends."
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Silverstone preview – Lewis: “Racing at Silverstone is always something special for me”
“Racing at Silverstone is always something special for me being my home race. We had a long break between Canada and Silverstone so I can’t wait to get back in the car on Friday. The build-up to this race is always very busy so it is nice to already be in the mood for the weekend.
I love the track as well, there are no real heavy braking events so the challenge is more about the high speed corners, you really need to get into a rhythm, a flow, which makes this track so nice and fast.
In terms of our own performance, I think we’ve made some small steps in the right direction but we won’t know where we really are until we start our programme on Friday. Hopefully we have another positive step for this weekend and I’m looking forward to see what I can deliver in front of my home fans.“
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So a lot question marks from our drivers.
Silverstone preview – Nico: “Always a great atmosphere at Silverstone”
"Silverstone is one of the team's home Grands Prix and that's why we all love the race, especially because lots of friends and family came to watch us. After Monaco and Montreal, now we have a completely different kind of track with lots of high-speed corners.
I don't know how our car is going to perform on such a track and it will certainly be interesting in terms of tyre degradation, because these tyres wear most in high-speed corners so this will be key to getting a good result.
For me it's also very special to stay in the motorhome in the middle of the track along with some other drivers. It's always a great atmosphere and thanks to the BRDC we have a barbecue with fellow drivers and friends."
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Silverstone preview – Lewis: “Racing at Silverstone is always something special for me”
“Racing at Silverstone is always something special for me being my home race. We had a long break between Canada and Silverstone so I can’t wait to get back in the car on Friday. The build-up to this race is always very busy so it is nice to already be in the mood for the weekend.
I love the track as well, there are no real heavy braking events so the challenge is more about the high speed corners, you really need to get into a rhythm, a flow, which makes this track so nice and fast.
In terms of our own performance, I think we’ve made some small steps in the right direction but we won’t know where we really are until we start our programme on Friday. Hopefully we have another positive step for this weekend and I’m looking forward to see what I can deliver in front of my home fans.“
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So a lot question marks from our drivers.
Re: MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
Posted by: De_JOKKE (IP Logged)
Date: 29/06/2013 01:00
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oh boy
"Leave it to Lewis Hamilton to ruin Red Bull's day" - Martin Brundle
In memoriam: Sessions
oh boy
"Leave it to Lewis Hamilton to ruin Red Bull's day" - Martin Brundle
In memoriam: Sessions
Re: MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
Posted by: Timba7 (IP Logged)
Date: 29/06/2013 16:00
Q result:
1 Hammi
2 Nico
Bring it on!!! Vettel 0,6 sec from pole WUUHUU!!!!
Great lap. We are mighty fast at Q!!!
1 Hammi
2 Nico
Bring it on!!! Vettel 0,6 sec from pole WUUHUU!!!!
Great lap. We are mighty fast at Q!!!
Re: MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
Posted by: De_JOKKE (IP Logged)
Date: 29/06/2013 23:12
Hami on fire, omg!
If this pace could only be transformed into race pace, ow boy we would be mighty!!!
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In memoriam: Sessions
If this pace could only be transformed into race pace, ow boy we would be mighty!!!
"Leave it to Lewis Hamilton to ruin Red Bull's day" - Martin Brundle
In memoriam: Sessions
Re: MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
Posted by: De_JOKKE (IP Logged)
Date: 29/06/2013 23:32
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ps: hami set a new record for the new silverstone track with his 1.29.607. Best time ever!
Looks like jenson is right:
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ps: hami set a new record for the new silverstone track with his 1.29.607. Best time ever!
Looks like jenson is right:
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[www.formula1.com]
[www.f1times.co.uk]
"Leave it to Lewis Hamilton to ruin Red Bull's day" - Martin Brundle
In memoriam: Sessions
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Re: MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
Posted by: De_JOKKE (IP Logged)
Date: 29/06/2013 23:50
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"Leave it to Lewis Hamilton to ruin Red Bull's day" - Martin Brundle
In memoriam: Sessions
"Leave it to Lewis Hamilton to ruin Red Bull's day" - Martin Brundle
In memoriam: Sessions
Re: MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
Posted by: De_JOKKE (IP Logged)
Date: 30/06/2013 11:39
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Huh? A car that is fast but has no race pace... And then all those brake issues.
The 22 and 23 were much better (mcl cars).
I don't get it...
"Leave it to Lewis Hamilton to ruin Red Bull's day" - Martin Brundle
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Huh? A car that is fast but has no race pace... And then all those brake issues.
The 22 and 23 were much better (mcl cars).
I don't get it...
"Leave it to Lewis Hamilton to ruin Red Bull's day" - Martin Brundle
In memoriam: Sessions
Re: MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
Posted by: Timba (IP Logged)
Date: 30/06/2013 19:36
Great Job Nico! !! Too bad for Hammi. .
Re: MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
Posted by: De_JOKKE (IP Logged)
Date: 30/06/2013 19:55
Oh boy, Lewis must be gutted with this win taken away from him in front of his home crowd.
Well done nico, well done Lewis with the fightback, merc 2nd in wcc and guys: WE'VE FOUND RACEPACE!!!
If we can keep this level up, we can fight for the titles!!! Lew only 43 behind, merc only 48.
"Leave it to Lewis Hamilton to ruin Red Bull's day" - Martin Brundle
In memoriam: Sessions
Well done nico, well done Lewis with the fightback, merc 2nd in wcc and guys: WE'VE FOUND RACEPACE!!!
If we can keep this level up, we can fight for the titles!!! Lew only 43 behind, merc only 48.
"Leave it to Lewis Hamilton to ruin Red Bull's day" - Martin Brundle
In memoriam: Sessions
Re: MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
Posted by: FostN (IP Logged)
Date: 30/06/2013 21:26
Merc were very lucky at least two times, got away from the tribunal punishment for the testing and having the second "slow during races, but good on tyre management" driver who has won the race.
Anyway, good that now Merc is within the top 3, so please bring the show !
Anyway, good that now Merc is within the top 3, so please bring the show !
Re: MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
Posted by: De_JOKKE (IP Logged)
Date: 30/06/2013 22:10
ow come on, not that @#$%& again, they are penalised for something they didn't deserve a penalty.
and lucky for having a good driver, wtf???
"Leave it to Lewis Hamilton to ruin Red Bull's day" - Martin Brundle
In memoriam: Sessions
and lucky for having a good driver, wtf???
"Leave it to Lewis Hamilton to ruin Red Bull's day" - Martin Brundle
In memoriam: Sessions
Re: MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
Posted by: De_JOKKE (IP Logged)
Date: 30/06/2013 22:19
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"Leave it to Lewis Hamilton to ruin Red Bull's day" - Martin Brundle
In memoriam: Sessions
"Leave it to Lewis Hamilton to ruin Red Bull's day" - Martin Brundle
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Re: MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
Posted by: Herman Munster (IP Logged)
Date: 01/07/2013 09:57
Our race pace shows that we are now a top team. Pole and win, we could have had a one - two but for those w@#$%& tyres.
BTW, has anyone noticed that there have only been 4 posters in this thread since the race?
BTW, has anyone noticed that there have only been 4 posters in this thread since the race?
Re: MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
Posted by: Timba7 (IP Logged)
Date: 02/07/2013 11:26
Good results afterall. I think we are in better shape than ever before. So overall perfect weekend. Silverstone was known to be tire aeter, and with Hammis aggressive style i think it was possible something was going to happen.
Too bad. But the tires are changing to next races, so Hammi will win no doubt. So bring it on.
So how we are doing in title fights??
Do we still have a chance?
Too bad. But the tires are changing to next races, so Hammi will win no doubt. So bring it on.
So how we are doing in title fights??
Do we still have a chance?
Re: MercedesAMG F1 Silverstone 2013 (FP, Q and race)
Posted by: Timba7 (IP Logged)
Date: 02/07/2013 12:30
@Official
Silverstone, Sunday – Nico: “We have such great momentum in our Silver Arrows team and I'm very proud to be part of it”
“This is a great moment for me and our team to win in the home of motor racing at Silverstone” said Nico after his win on Sunday. “We have such great momentum in our Silver Arrows team and I'm very proud to be part of it.
This win is for every single person who has been involved in building our car. It was a shame for Lewis today, and I had also a problem with my tyre but I was lucky because of the Safety Car. It was so special to win today, especially in front of fellow team members and their families as our factory is only ten minutes away from the track.
The race was really exciting. I had to manage the tyres really carefully, I was told to avoid the kerbs. At the end, it was difficult to hold Mark and to look after my tyres but I was able to keep the position, and take a great victory for us.
Now we can look forward to another home race next weekend at the Nürburgring.”
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HAMMI:
Silverstone, Sunday – Lewis: “It's a great result for the team today, big congratulations to Nico”
“Of course”, said Lewis, “I'm disappointed by today's race and I would have loved to deliver the win this afternoon for all the British fans here at Silverstone.
The race started so well for us today; I felt comfortable out in front and was managing my pace. The tyre problem was such a shame and from then, it was just a case of giving it my all and battling as far up the field as possible.
I had some good overtaking moves and, given another lap, I might have got Fernando and ended up on the podium. Everything considered, fourth place is pretty good after having been last on lap 10 and we'll take that. It's a great result for the team today, big congratulations to Nico who came through a tricky situation to take the win for us.
We've now moved up to second place in the Constructors' Championship which is a nice reward for everyone at the factories just down the road from here.”
Silverstone, Sunday – Nico: “We have such great momentum in our Silver Arrows team and I'm very proud to be part of it”
“This is a great moment for me and our team to win in the home of motor racing at Silverstone” said Nico after his win on Sunday. “We have such great momentum in our Silver Arrows team and I'm very proud to be part of it.
This win is for every single person who has been involved in building our car. It was a shame for Lewis today, and I had also a problem with my tyre but I was lucky because of the Safety Car. It was so special to win today, especially in front of fellow team members and their families as our factory is only ten minutes away from the track.
The race was really exciting. I had to manage the tyres really carefully, I was told to avoid the kerbs. At the end, it was difficult to hold Mark and to look after my tyres but I was able to keep the position, and take a great victory for us.
Now we can look forward to another home race next weekend at the Nürburgring.”
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HAMMI:
Silverstone, Sunday – Lewis: “It's a great result for the team today, big congratulations to Nico”
“Of course”, said Lewis, “I'm disappointed by today's race and I would have loved to deliver the win this afternoon for all the British fans here at Silverstone.
The race started so well for us today; I felt comfortable out in front and was managing my pace. The tyre problem was such a shame and from then, it was just a case of giving it my all and battling as far up the field as possible.
I had some good overtaking moves and, given another lap, I might have got Fernando and ended up on the podium. Everything considered, fourth place is pretty good after having been last on lap 10 and we'll take that. It's a great result for the team today, big congratulations to Nico who came through a tricky situation to take the win for us.
We've now moved up to second place in the Constructors' Championship which is a nice reward for everyone at the factories just down the road from here.”