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Circuit Info
Home of the British Grand Prix,
Silverstone has been on the receiving end of some rather
unfair criticism recently but that doesn't change the
fact that it is a great circuit and a must drive. The
Grand Prix circuit in particular cannot be matched in
terms of scale by any other UK track.
The basic shape of the old circuit is
still visible but there are many new squiggles on the
map. Some would say that its high-speed appeal has been
lost, but in its place is a circuit of variety and
depth, and one that will test you and your car like no
other. Undoubtedly some sections are a bit fiddly even
in a road car but there are opportunities to build up a
real rhythm. The run from Woodcote through Copse,
Maggots, Becketts, Chapel and the Hangar Straight to
Stowe is a real blast. The Luffield Complex is rather
irritating but it will teach you a bit about oversteer
and understeer.
Magic moment
It's got to be Copse hasn't it? If
it's your first time at Silverstone you'll be amazed at
how your speed through Copse will increase as the day
goes on. Takes a while to build up to it since it is
very flat. Talking of which F1 cars do take this almost
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