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Silverstone GP: Facts and Figures
By BMW Sauber F1 Team July 4 2008
This weekend, Silverstone is the venue of the FIA Formula One World Championship's ninth round. Here, you will find some interesting facts and figures regarding the British Grand Prix... .
Circuit/Date:
Silverstone/6th July 2008

Start time (local/UTC):
13:00 hrs/12:00 hrs (14:00 hrs in central Europe)

Lap/Race distance:
5.141 km/308.355 km (60 laps)

Corners:
10 right-hand and 7 left-hand corners

Winner 2007:
Kimi Räikkönen, Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, 1 hr 21:43.074 min

Pole position 2007:
Lewis Hamilton, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, 1:19.997 min

Fastest lap 2007:
Kimi Räikkönen, Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, 1:20.638 min

Data 2007 (race):
Full-throttle percentage: 64%
Top speed: 294 km/h
Longest stretch at full throttle: 12 sec / 890 m
Gear changes per lap: 40
Tyre wear: medium to high
Brake wear: low
Downforce level: high

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