Mark Webber Wins in the Dying Stages of the 2012 British Grand Prix

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Published: July 8, 2012

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From the shear disappointment of over 20,000 fans turned away for a sodden qualifying session, to the amazing last lap manoeuvres from the likes of Mark Webber, Bruno Senna and Michael Schumacher, and finally to the ludicrous new podium procedure, the 2012 British Grand Prix has provided very mixed results and emotions.

Whatever your thoughts on the fan turn-away on Saturday or the ridiculous new podium farce, I don’t think many people will come away from the actual track action with disappointment.

 

Qualifying

Track conditions played a colossal part in Silverstone’s 2012 qualifying session.

After a soaked Friday practice in which only a few drivers had even bothered to brave, many were extremely thankful that Saturday morning was dry. However, typically, just seconds before the first qualifying session was set to begin, the rain began to fall.

The rain had been so heavy that many fans had been advised not to attend qualifying.

There was a mad dash to queue for crucial track position, and it came as no surprise when the wet track led to the drag reduction system being disabled.

Early on it was clear that Ferrari, Mercedes and Renault were fast, but it was strange to see such unimpressive early times from the Red Bulls and McLarens. The Red Bulls and Lewis Hamilton soon found some better speed, but Jenson Button’s recent dip in form continued to take a nose dive as the driver plagued by Silverstone bad luck never really left in the drop out zone.

The track tried as qualifying one unfolded, but it was a little overoptimistic of Sauber to fit slick tires with six minutes left (both drivers soon pitted for a return to intermediate tires).

The times remained close, but it was pretty clear that the new teams weren’t going to cause any upsets in the changeable conditions. Having said that, although the new teams ...
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