Silverstone finally awarded British GP

Although Uncle Bernaughty has been most intent upon reeking havoc upon his loathed BRDC operators of the Silverstone circuit, when some 18 months ago he dropped the Bombshell during the 2008 British Grand Prix weekend that the races future home had been awarded to Donnington under George Gillette’s leadership; who’s since missed several Ecclestone imposed deadlines before ultimately filing for Administration…

Thus its very good news that Emperor Bernardo and the British Racing Drivers Club have amicably come to a compromise that enables the British GP to remain at Silverstone for the foreseeable future, as Silverstone has secured the F1 race In a 17yr deal, with the British GP potentially staying at BLOODY ‘OL Silverstone thru 2026…

Green light for British GP at Silverstone

HURRAH!

Bloody Silverstone

Otay, so it was awhile ago... And having just returned from a most bemusing time in BLOODY Heathrow, I apparently wasn’t in the mood to take notes on the Jolly ‘Ol Silverstone event, where the young “Louise Jaguar” Hamilton put on the ultimate driving clinique! Enamoring himself and McLaren to the reputed sell-out... I’m guessing that many of the fans and several of the drivers would have preferred the dry confines of the BMW Sauber Pit lane Park exhibit on display in Manchester, eh?

Race Report

Qualifying Results
Pole: H. Kovalainen (1st F1 Career Pole)
2. M. Webber; 3. K. Raikkonen; 4. L. Hamilton; 5. N. Heidfeld;
6. F. Alonso; 7. N. Piquet Jr; 8. S. Vettel; 9. F. Massa; 10. R. Kubica

Race Results
Winner: L. Hamilton; 2. N. Heidfeld; 3. R. Barrichello;
4. K. Raikkonen; 5. H. Kovalainen; 6. F. Alonso; 7. J. Trulli;
8. K. Nakajima

2008 F1 Point Standings
(Round 9 of 18)

Driver’s
L. Hamilton 48
F. Massa 48
K. Raikkonen 48
R. Kubica 46
N. Heidfeld 36

Constructors
Ferrari 96
BMW Sauber 82
McLaren 72
Toyota 25
Red Bull 24