Rubens relishes Silverstone challenge

Rubens Barrichello has a lot of experience around Silverstone, having raced and tested at the circuit from an early age. It’s also one of his favourite tracks on the F1 calendar. The historic Silverstone circuit, a former airfield, is one of the few remaining venues where Formula One cars can really be unleashed. As a result, it is still one of the highlights of the calendar, which has been demonstrated by some great races in recent years.

The circuit itself is a thrilling drive, although there is some criticism over a lack of passing places.

“Silverstone is just a fantastic circuit,” confirms Rubens Barrichello who won the race in 2003. “It’s a high-speed track with some challenging corners, and although overtaking can be a bit difficult around here, it’s a track that I really enjoy driving. I’ve spent a great deal of time both testing and racing at Silverstone since I was young, so it holds some special memories for me. Of course the most special of those is my win from pole position back in 2003. We had a solid test in Barcelona last week to prepare for Silverstone, looking specifically at the car set-up and the tyres for this race, so I’m feeling fairly comfortable going into the weekend.”