British GP - Not the usual standard
Silverstone, 5th July 2008
In simple terms, a disappointing qualifying for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, although Kimi Raikkonen's session went smoothly enough for him to secure the inside spot on the second row in third place, even if he was not so happy with the performance level of his F2008. But it was series leader Felipe Massa who continues to have a difficult time at Silverstone, after his practice crash on Friday. Today, a problem changing a wheel in between his first and second runs in the final part of qualifying meant he never got his final run underway and had to settle for ninth, by far his worst result of the nine Saturday sessions so far this year. The Brazilian will start on the fifth row of the grid, with his nearest championship rival, Robert Kubica alongside him, tenth in the BMW-Sauber. Apart from the technical issue on Massa's car, neither Ferrari man has managed to recapture the balance and performance level they experienced during last week's test session at this circuit.
The front row of the grid is certainly different to anything we have seen so far this season, as Heikki Kovalainen recorded his maiden F1 pole position in his McLaren-Mercedes, while alongside him Mark Webber gave Red Bull its first ever front row start in a grand prix. Kimi has the McLaren-Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton on his outside, while row three is made up of the BMW-Sauber of Nick Heidfeld and the Renault of Fernando Alonso.
The threat of rain menaced the session and twice during the hour a couple of drops hit the track, but nothing significant. However, a heavy downpour affected the morning free practice session and more uncertainty hangs over the forecast for tomorrow's sixty lap race. Given that this is summertime, even in England! any rain that does come is likely to be in the form of heavy and sudden showers rather than a continuous downpour. This will really give the strategy experts a busy time. However, as far as the top ten drivers on the grid are concerned, the length of their first race stint is already decided as they have to run with what they have in the fuel cell after the end of qualifying, whereas the bottom half of the grid can make a more informed decision nearer the 14.00 (CET) start time. An unusual grid and uncertain weather: it should be an exciting afternoon and maybe especially so for Felipe Massa as he tries to work his way up the order from ninth on the grid.
In simple terms, a disappointing qualifying for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, although Kimi Raikkonen's session went smoothly enough for him to secure the inside spot on the second row in third place, even if he was not so happy with the performance level of his F2008. But it was series leader Felipe Massa who continues to have a difficult time at Silverstone, after his practice crash on Friday. Today, a problem changing a wheel in between his first and second runs in the final part of qualifying meant he never got his final run underway and had to settle for ninth, by far his worst result of the nine Saturday sessions so far this year. The Brazilian will start on the fifth row of the grid, with his nearest championship rival, Robert Kubica alongside him, tenth in the BMW-Sauber. Apart from the technical issue on Massa's car, neither Ferrari man has managed to recapture the balance and performance level they experienced during last week's test session at this circuit.
The front row of the grid is certainly different to anything we have seen so far this season, as Heikki Kovalainen recorded his maiden F1 pole position in his McLaren-Mercedes, while alongside him Mark Webber gave Red Bull its first ever front row start in a grand prix. Kimi has the McLaren-Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton on his outside, while row three is made up of the BMW-Sauber of Nick Heidfeld and the Renault of Fernando Alonso.
The threat of rain menaced the session and twice during the hour a couple of drops hit the track, but nothing significant. However, a heavy downpour affected the morning free practice session and more uncertainty hangs over the forecast for tomorrow's sixty lap race. Given that this is summertime, even in England! any rain that does come is likely to be in the form of heavy and sudden showers rather than a continuous downpour. This will really give the strategy experts a busy time. However, as far as the top ten drivers on the grid are concerned, the length of their first race stint is already decided as they have to run with what they have in the fuel cell after the end of qualifying, whereas the bottom half of the grid can make a more informed decision nearer the 14.00 (CET) start time. An unusual grid and uncertain weather: it should be an exciting afternoon and maybe especially so for Felipe Massa as he tries to work his way up the order from ninth on the grid.
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