First flying lap of new silverstone layout

[BIGBIMMA]

looks pretty good

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixrRSx6_Le4

[Stuart]

Looks very fast indeed and some very challenging braking.......that will cause some issues all on it's own. A bit featureless though.....maybe it will be better with thousands of people there and 20 odd cars at the same time?

[Danny@APT]

It'll be weird when they finish Phase 2 and move the start/finish and pits to the other side of the circuit (just before the new section)- http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsp ... 651303.stm.

It's going to be interesting to see if the new corners create any more overtaking opportunities, as Abbey/Bridge always used to generate a few tussles, with the final section being quite technical and vital to get right in qualifying in the past.

[john B]

I drove round the new GP circuit a few weeks back in the skyline parade record attempt at the ISTS show, all be it slowly and it looks great and is lovely and smooth too....although the new curbs are more like mini brick walls they are going to break cars big time so be warned !!!
Also used the south circuit at high speed and the smooth tarmac and flowing corners are really nice lots of grip too......

[maff]

Looks good, i still remember them neutering Hockenheim... and this seems at least as good if not better than the original!