Questions & answers about the British GP

Will Sebastian Vettel finally get his first win of the season? The prospects on one of the dominant Mercedes' favorite routes are rather poor. Ferrari's team boss Mattia Binotto has already had to admit that the Silverstone circuit is not exactly made for the Scuderia's current car. Unlike in Austria or Canada, it will be difficult for the Italians to keep up with the Silver Arrows. But: Vettel was able to win in England last year and beat world champion Lewis Hamilton at his home race. Will Lewis Hamilton become the British record winner? Reaching for his 6th world title: Lewis Hamilton © APA/getty / Mark Thompson

Possible. The 34-year-old has already won five times at the racetrack not far from his home in Stevenage, including four times in a row between 2014 and 2017. With another success he would set a new record. The five-time world champion and overall leader has something to make good on. Last year, after a spin that wasn't his fault, he only managed second place. Fifth place in Austria was also not to the Brit's taste. Does Mercedes have its engine back under control? This is to be assumed. At temperatures above 30 degrees in Austria, the cooling system failed. As a result, Hamilton and teammate Valtteri Bottas were unable to perform to their full potential and failed to win for the first time this season. “Fortunately, summer in England is known for its moderate temperatures, so cooling shouldn’t be a big problem for us at Silverstone,” said Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff. The maximum temperature during the race should be just over 20 degrees. Is Max Verstappen also a candidate for victory in England? Max Verstappen wants to surprise again at Silverstone. © APA / GEORG HOCHMUTH

The Dutchman ended Mercedes' series in Austria and celebrated his first win of the season after a strong drive. The 21-year-old is also highly motivated at Silverstone, but will face stronger competition from Mercedes. “I really enjoy the track with the fast corners,” said Verstappen. He hasn't been able to win in Great Britain yet, but was at least second in 2016. Will it be the last race at Silverstone for the time being? No. Much to the delight of British motorsport fans, the contract with the organizers, which would have expired at the end of the year, was extended by five years until the end of 2024 shortly before the Grand Prix on Wednesday. The first Formula 1950 race ever took place on the race track in 1. The pilots will also see many other events at the center of British motorsport as an important sign of preserving the tradition.

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Questions & answers about the British GP

It's getting cooler again in Formula 1. After the hot race in Austria, the temperatures are dropping at the British Grand Prix. This particularly pleases industry leader Mercedes. Ferrari seems to have little chance of winning in Sunday's race.

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