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Silverstone Speed Trap: who is the fastest of them all?

Maximum velocity is definitely important for an F1 car to be quick around Silverstone, but it's not the only factor that determines overall performance. Britain's very own temple of speed, which at 5.891km is the fifth longest circuit on the calendar, features a mix of high-speed straights and challenging corners, so a well-rounded car and a fine-tuned aerodynamic setup are crucial. Teams will typically run medium to high-downforce configurations, providing their car with maximum downforce through the high-speed corners while minimizing drag down Silverstone's straight.   Looking at the numbers recorded down Hanger Straight, Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin breezed through the speed...
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