05-Jul-08: British GP Qualifying Update Plus It’s Future
This is F1 Minute for the 5th July 2008, and I’m in the vicinity of Silverstone having watched qualifying first hand. So, let me fill you in on all that happened.
Kovalainen took his first ever pole position just ahead of Webber who for a brief moment looked like he’d secured the top spot. I know what you’re thinking, the world’s gone crazy – no Hamilton, Raikkonen, or Massa at the top. In fact, Massa finished in 9th.
The constant threat of rain became a reality first thing and although most of FP3 was dry, drivers still had to negotiate the spray. For qualifying, there was a brief shower or two but nothing to cause any major problems. Teams who were facing adversity though include Honda, who couldn’t get either driver out of the bottom five, and BMW who had to pull Kubica in for emergency repairs similar to those they had on Friday.
In other news, and in very bad and obviously orchestrated timing, Bernie has announced that the British Grand Prix will move to Donington Park from 2010. This decision is of particular interest as Bernie has interests in Donington Park, and has been threatening to ditch Silverstone for a very long time.
That’s all for today, please join me again tomorrow for another F1 Minute.
Greg (An actual American F1 Fan) on Sat, 5th Jul 2008 19:26
I really wonder how interested Alonso is in moving to Honda considering that they are still not showing the strength of a top caliber team.
HenryHSH on Sun, 6th Jul 2008 06:08
Greg, you’re not the only American F1 Fan.
Gman on Sun, 6th Jul 2008 21:59
Guys, make that 3 American F1 fans posting on this page!!
It’s great to see fellow Americans stand up and show their pride in the sport. While events surrounding the USGP have not exactly bene great lately, let’s hope for some good news about the event in the near future.
On the Alonso move, Honda dose obviously have resources in place to develop a team, along with a proven team leader in Ross Brawn, and plenty of cash. If Fernando really thinks Renault isn’t going anywhere in the near term, perhaps he will start to look for a drive in green and white.
Greg (An actual American F1 Fan) on Mon, 7th Jul 2008 07:37
Touche Gman, and I guess I’m eating my words now after seeing the Silverstone results.
Christine on Mon, 7th Jul 2008 08:32
Honda did have an amazing weekend, but I’m sure Alonso won’t be judging them on this wet race alone.