Talking Points: Behind the scenes of the British GP
There was so much promise in Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen and Michael Schumacher lining up at the front of the grid for the British Grand Prix. While the result was somewhat dull, the event highlighted some key differences between the top three teams and their drivers. Adam Cooper has the inside scoop on the decision makers and the decisions made last weekend at Silverstone
We've waited a long time to see Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen and Michael Schumacher line up at the front of the grid together, so the buzz in the run-up to the British Grand Prix was quite something. Which of the three would get it right?
In the event, the race itself was a bit of an anti-climax, and even before the teams showed their hands at the first stops, Alonso appeared to have things well under control. Rather than adding spice to the battle between Renault and Ferrari, Raikkonen's presence actually served to spoil it.
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