The challenge of racing at Silverstone has been transformed in recent years by the introduction of V8 engines and ever-increasing levels of downforce. The result is that corners previously requiring downshifts can now be taken with just a lift of the throttle, and indeed the first half of the lap, all the way to Vale, requires very little braking at all. The engines are therefore under prolonged load with a full throttle percentage of 66% per lap. Corners range from 180 mph sweepers to the long, slow complex at the end of the lap - and the car must also cope with the bumpy surface and capricious, gusting winds.

Downforce levels at Silverstone are medium to high - the same as those used at the last race in Magny-Cours. The downforce is required for the quick corners in the opening part of... // Motorsport.com

Bob, the team came away from France with its first double points finish of the season. Happy with the result?

Bob Bell: Although we're obviously very pleased to see both cars finish the race in the points, I don't think we can be totally satisfied with the result. I think Nelson got as much out of the race as he was ever likely to given his starting position, but it was obviously a great disappointment that Fernando was unable to bring home a potential podium finish, which is ultimately what we were aiming for.

Fernando's qualifying form was again exceptional, but he struggled in the race. Is it fair to say that the team needs to work on improving its race pace?

BB: We were fairly confident that we could convert Fernando's grid position into a podium finish, but he lost pace in the... // pitpass.com

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Q. Bob, the team came away from France with its first double points finish of the season. Happy with the result?

Bob Bell - Technical Director: Although we're obviously very pleased to see both cars finish the race in the points, I don't think we can be totally satisfied with the result. I think Nelson got as much out of the race as he was ever likely to given his starting position, but it was obviously a great disappointment that Fernando was unable to bring home a potential podium finish, which is ultimately what we were aiming for.

Q. Fernando's qualifying form was again exceptional, but he struggled in the race. Is it fair to say that the team needs to work on improving its race pace?

BB: We were fairly confident that we could... // autosport.com