This is what you have to pay attention to at the British GP

After England reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup, Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton wants to round off the British sports weekend with a victory at his home race. The 33-year-old will start the tenth race of the season on Sunday (15.10:XNUMX p.m.) from pole position in his Mercedes and, with his sixth success, can become the sole record winner of the British Grand Prix. Sebastian Vettel is on the front row of the grid with his Ferrari, right next to Hamilton. Everything points to the eternal duel between the two title rivals.

DUAL FIGHT: Mercedes against Ferrari, Hamilton against Vettel – again. The qualification itself was closer than ever before at Silverstone. There was not even a tenth of a second between Hamilton, Vettel and his teammate Kimi Räikkönen. Ferrari challenges Mercedes on its parade route. After all, the Silver Arrows have won the Hamilton home festival in the past five years. “We are aware that we have a tough race ahead of us, especially since the two Ferrari drivers start the race directly behind Lewis,” said Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.

CHALLENGES: The race will probably be the most strenuous one so far this year. A number of drivers have complained that the new asphalt on the 5,891 kilometer long power course is very wavy. To do this, 70 percent of the route is driven at full throttle, with enormous forces acting on the pilots. “It’s a technical and tricky track,” said Hamilton. “It’s crazy how fast she is.”

RELIABILITY: Mercedes will be under special scrutiny from the 130 spectators on Sunday. The technical failure of Hamilton and his teammate Valtteri Bottas a week ago at the Austrian race in Spielberg took its toll on the team. Apparently there were no problems in the training sessions or in the qualification. This gives the team and its fans hope for the race. VETTEL'S NECK: On Saturday morning, Ferrari driver Vettel complained of neck pain and only drove eight laps in the final training session. Treatment with his physiotherapist and tape made him fit for qualification. He also gave the all-clear for the race.

WEATHER: Summer, sun and almost 30 degrees in the shade: this is not the usual weather forecast for central England. But for days now the weather in the region around Silverstone has been more reminiscent of southern climes. Temperatures around 29 degrees are also forecast for Sunday. The asphalt will rise to over 50 degrees again. “It will be crucial to keep the tires in good condition at high temperatures,” said Mercedes driver Bottas, describing the task.

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This is what you have to pay attention to at the British GP

Sebastian Vettel wants to successfully defend his championship lead at the Formula 1 race in Great Britain. Lewis Hamilton relies on the support of the fans.

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