2008 British GP Technical Review
With the teams having tested at Silverstone a week before the race, the cars sported a huge array of updates for the British Grand Prix. Craig Scarborough looks at who did what
Although Silverstone is a conventional circuit opening the second half of the season, the unusual conditions made direct comparisons between the teams difficult.
Much like Barcelona and Spa, Silverstone is typical F1 track, demanding good aero, power and mechanical grip. However the British summer is often blighted by rain and this year the free practice sessions and the race were affected by it.
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