Lap data
Lap length 5.891km (3.66 miles)
Race laps 52
Race distance 306.332km (190.346 miles)
Lap record* 1’30.874 (233.374 kph) by Fernando Alonso, 2010
Fastest lap 1’29.615 (236.652 kph) by Sebastian Vettel, 2010
Maximum speed (2010) 304.3 kph (189.083 mph) by Adrian Sutil, Force India
DRS zone/s (race) Wellington straight
Car performance
Full throttle 69%
Power loss 4%
Tyre energy (1-3) 2
Brake energy (1-3) 3
Downforce level High
Gear changes per lap 43
Fuel use per lap 2.9kg
Strategy
Pit lane time loss 19s
2011 prime tyre: Hard (2010: Hard)
2011 option tyre: Soft (2010: Soft)
Silverstone has a mixture of high and slow speed corners which, as at the previous race at Magny-Cours, puts a greater importance on a well balanced car.
Balance ? Oh God .. I pray for Button
I predict more comfortable Mclarens and I don't expect Red Bulls to be very far