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slowmissiles · 1 year

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Back in a former life, I had an addiction that I loved beyond sanity. Here’s the story of it. 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 pt1 2009 pt2 2009 Redux

This is the final spec list for my glorious, insane Brutal Truth.

Nissan Skyline BCNR33 GT-R (Type 2) manufactured in April 1996. JDM non V-Spec vehicle retailed through Osaka Nissan Prince in May/June 1996. Imported to the UK in June 1997. Remained in original JDM spec without speedometer conversion until August 2002. Only the steering wheel & white dial sets were fitted in Japan.

Nismo RB26N1 bare engine: [N1 water pump (improved flow & less cavitation)/Reinforced cylinder block head bolt boss/Increased sump capacity (6L 20w60)/1.2mm oil restrictor]

N1 head with 0.5mm overbore (2598cc)

Cryogenically hardened N1 crankshaft

Wossner forged & cryogenically hardened pistons

Abbey Motorsport reinforced & cryogenically hardened con-rods

ACL Race Series conrod & crankshaft bearings

Tomei sump baffle kit

Tomei high flow (larger drive gears) oil pump

HKS 1.2mm metal head gasket

Tomei Procam Spec 2 cam kit (270 degree inlet & outlet with 10.25mm lift)

HKS V-Cam System Step 1 Type B (variable 248-278 degree inlet; replaces Procam inlet camshaft)

HKS vernier cam pulleys

HKS kevlar reinforced timing belt

Trust metal intake & throttle gaskets

HKS front pipe & decat gaskets

GReddy Iridium 08 Racing sparkplugs

Mocal 19-row oil cooler & Abbey Motorsport remote oil filter assembly

Abbey Motorsport catch tank & washer reservoir with SFS breather hoses

Abbey Motorsport Pro Alloy large radiator

Tomei fuel pump, fuel regulator & 600cc injectors

A’PEXi Power Intake induction kit

A’PEXi GT Spec intercooler (237x610x136mm) & hard pipe kit

HKS GT-SS turbos

HKS twin AFM delete kit

Tomei turbo elbows

HKS downpipes

HKS Silent Hi-Power exhaust

Abbey Motorsport 80mm decat pipe

Mine’s VX-ROM

HKS F-Con V Pro

HKS EVC 6 boost controller (1.6 bar)

AEM wideband lambda sensor

Splitfire DI Super Direct Ignition System

HKS Circle Earth kit

HKS GD Max twin-plate clutch (with lightened flywheel)

Abbey Motorsport rebuilt transfer box

Abbey Motorsport rebuilt gearbox with cryogenically hardened gear set, modified Nissan synchromesh upgrade and OS Giken strengthening plate

Abbey Motorsport rebuilt rear diff

Nismo gearbox mounts

Nismo Solid Shift gear stick (10% short shift)

Omex Shift Light Sequential

Sunsei SE-135 solar panel trickle charger mounted on a custom aluminium riser between the rear parcel shelf speaker enclosures.

Team Dynamics Equinox alloys 19x9.5, ET+15 in silver with polished stainless steel rim.

Falken FK452 265/30/19 Y-rated tyres

Cusco brake master cylinder brace

Cusco rear steering delete kit

Cusco front & rear upper suspension links

AST Sport Line 1 full suspension kit with UK spring setup

Nismo stainless steel braided brake hoses

StopTech 355mm rotor 4 pot caliper front brake kit

StopTech 355mm rotor 2 pot caliper rear brake kit with Abbey Motorsport modified pad retainers

Ferodo DS2500 brake pads front & rear

Bomex AD-390 front splitter

Nismo R34 smoked front indicators in custom aluminium mounting plates finished in crackle black

Nissan Xenon headlamp units

Border Racing Aero Fenders (vented front wings) with silver GT emblems from a R32 Skyline

Nismo smoked side repeaters

Top Mix one-off FRP twin blade rear spoiler on custom aluminium mounting plates

Entire exterior resprayed in BMW black (code 086) base and lacquer

Nissan Motorsport International carbon fibre B-pillar plates

PIAA carbon effect silicon wipers, front pair with spoilers, rear without

Nismo white face dial sets (dashboard & centre console) in carbon fibre panels

AEM AFR gauge mount replaces the lighter socket

HKS EVC display mounted on custom carbon fibre plate replacing the ashtray

Lighter socket relocated to the fog light switch panel

Nissan Momo steering wheel (with airbag)

Dressycar Nismo harness pads

Redline Automotive leather gearstick & handbrake gaiters

Abbey Motorsport carbon fibre door sill trims

Carbon fibre boot sill trim

Inlet plenum and sundry induction pipework finished in powder grey

Trust clear cam pulley cover

HKS Kansai Service carbon fibre spark plug cover

Right hand cam cover finished in crackle black

Nismo radiator & washer reservoir caps

HKS Kansai Service front strut brace finished in high gloss black

GReddy aluminium slam panel finished in crackle black

Tein bonnet dampers with black sleeves

Custom made one-off Cobra Misano Lux front seats: [Alcantara (colour code 9189) outers/Alcantara (colour code 9182) centre panels/One-piece carbon fibre backs/Sidewinder bases on custom subframes adapted by Abbey Motorsport/Cobra logo in silver thread on the headpads/GT-R logo beneath the grommets on seat backs]

JVC KD-AVX2 multi-media DVD/CD receiver with built-in 3.5” widescreen monitor

2x JL Audio Evolution VR600-CXi 6” speakers (front)

2x JL Audio Evolution TR650-CXi 6.5” speakers (rear)

Multiple and interlaced Thatcham rated security systems.

500 bhp. 520 ft/lb.

Ludicrously, hilariously, unbelievably fast.

Hope you enjoyed this little trip down memory lane with me. Cheers! JM.

(Photo by N. Liassides.)

#r33 #bcnr33 #skyline #gt-r #nissan skyline #Abbey Motorsport #HKS #Bomex #Tomei #A'PEXi #GReddy #Nismo #RB26N1 #Mocal #Team Dynamics

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race-week · 2 years

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Silverstone Corner Names

Being one of the classic tracks on the calendar, the corners at Silverstone have names as well as numbers, but some of the names aren’t particularly unique.

Hamilton Straight

The pit straight was named the Hamilton Straight in honour of Lewis Hamilton in December 2020, it’s the only part of the circuit named after a person.

Abbey (Turn 1)

The first corner of the modern F1 layout is one of two corners named after Luffield Abbey, the remains of which were discovered just north-east of the circuit.

Farm (Turn 2)

A pretty boring name, and pretty self explanatory as well - this area of the track used to pass by a nearby farm.

Village (Turn 3)

Not particularly creative, this corner commemorates the very old village adjacent to the circuit.

The Loop (Turn 4)

This corner is quite simply named for its shape, a long left-handed open hairpin which is the slowest on the F1 layout.

Aintree (Turn 5)

Aintree is mostly known for its racecourse with horses and the Grand National, but this corner was actually named after the Aintree motor racing circuit. It hosted five British Grand Prix in the 1950s and 60s.

Wellington Straight

This straight takes its name from the Wellington bombers that were based at the Northamptonshire circuit during World War Two. Fittingly this section of the straight is formed from one of the old runways.

Brooklands (Turn 6)

Another corner with a historical motorsport link, Brooklands is named after the 1907 circuit near Weybridge in Surrey which was the world’s first purpose-built race track, although it has not been used for racing since 1939.

Luffield (Turn 7)

The second of two corners named after Luffield Abbey.

Woodcote (Turn 8)

This corner is named after a stately home in Surrey (Woodcote Park), this home happens to be owned by the RAC (Royal Automobile Club) who organised the first major races at Silverstone and as such named a few corners.

Copse (Turn 9)

One of the fastest corners in the second sector of the lap, its name pays tribute to the woods around Silverstone.

Maggotts (Turn 10/11)

Arguably one of the best corner sequences on the circuit, Maggotts is named after the nearby Maggot Moor, although the spelling is different.

Becketts and Chapel (Turns 12-14)

Following rapidly on from the previous kink, so quickly that the two are usually referred to together as Maggotts and Becketts, followed by Chapel Curve. The last two come from another nearby former religious building, the Chapel of St Thomas A Becket.

Hangar Straight

A tribute to Silverstone’s past as a Royal Air Force station. Two of the largest aircraft hangars stood next to the circuits back straight, giving it its name.

Stowe (Turn 15)

This corner draws its name from a private school two miles away from the track.

Vale (Turn 16)

There are two reasons behind this name; the first being that it is the hilliest part of an otherwise flat track the other being that it is after the district of Aylesbury Vale in which Silverstone sits.

Club (Turn 17/18)

The RAC’s clubhouse in central London gives what is now the final corner its name. The iconic gold trophy awarded to winners of the British Grand Prix is the RAC Cup and is the oldest prize awarded in F1 racing.

#f1 #race-week rundown #2022 British Grand Prix

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indynerdgirl · 1 year

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Topgun AU Ideas

As I was scrolling through the Topgun tag on AO3 the other night, I realized that I was starting to see the same tropes and AUs over & over again. And while not a bad thing at all, personally, I'm just starting to get a little bored of reading the same story over & over.

So I started thinking about what kind of AUs I would love to see in the Topgun fandom and then I started making a list and it kind of spiraled out of control. Oops. 😆

I now present to you all my somewhat organized list of AU ideas! And feel free to use them for any fandom, I was just thinking about Topgun as I came up with them all. It's also by no means an exhaustive list so I probably missed some obvious ones.

Military AU ideas: Pentagon/Joint Chiefs/White House Advisor (think The West Wing but for the military - this is the one I've been dying to see someone tackle!) Navy JAG NCIS Blue Angels Air Force Instead of Navy Astronauts/NASA Test Pilots Naval Academy Instructors Adversary/Aggressor Squadron Office of Naval Intelligence Sailors Instead of Pilots Submariners Instead of Pilots Naval Flight School Instructors (Aviation Preflight Indoctrination, Primary Flight Training, Intermediate Flight Training, and/ or Advanced Flight Training)

Character AU ideas: Natasha is Maverick's daughter/niece Bob is Maverick's son/nephew Natasha is Ice's daughter/niece Bob is Ice's son/nephew Maverick is Amelia's father Penny Is Also a Pilot Penny’s Father Is An Air Force General Obligatory Goose/Carole/Ice Lives AUs Maverick’s Dad/Mom Lives Any of the younger pilots is the kid of one of the other 86 boys

And a whole lot more under the cut!

American Historical AU ideas: Colonial/Revolutionary War Post-Revolutionary War Lewis & Clark War of 1812 Mexican-American War/The Alamo Wild West (good guys or bad guys) Organ Trail The Gold Rush (California or Alaska) Pony Express Civil War/Reconstruction Transcontinental Railway Cattle Drives Industrial Revolution/The Gilded Age WWI Bootleggers/Rum Runners/1920s Jazz Age Great Depression/Dust Bowl WWII Korean War Vietnam War 1950s/Greasers Moon Race/1960s NASA 1980s/The Cold War

Other Historical AU Ideas: Ancient Greece/Rome Middle Ages Renaissance Tudor Elizabethan Georgian Regency Napoleonic Victorian Edwardian

Fandom AUs: The West Wing Firefly The Avengers Agents of Shield Star Wars Star Trek Harry Potter Percy Jackson Ocean's 11 Mission Impossible Bourne Tom Clancy/Jack Ryan Jack Reacher John Wick Friends New Girl Supernatural How I Met Your Mother Chuck Downton Abbey CSI Jurassic Park Indiana Jones The Office Parks and Rec Pacific Rim

Other Profession AU ideas: Coffee Shop Book Shop Bakery/Candy Maker Winery/Distillery Restaurant/Chef Bartender/Bar Mechanic/Car Repair Shop Doctor/Medical/Hospital Firefighter/Police Officer/Detective Wildfire Firefighter Florist Tattooist Gardener/Gardening Horse Racing Motorsports (NASCAR/F1/Motocross, ect) Professional Sports (baseball, football, hockey, soccer, basketball) Rodeo/Bull Riding Olympians Air Racing (it’s a real thing!) Actors (movie or stage)/Celebrity Ballet Dancers Teachers College Professors Lawyers/Judges National Park Ranger Cruise Ship Pet Groomer/Veterinarian Farmer/Rancher Banker/Financial Bodyguards Zoo Museum/Living Museum Musician/Band Mall (everyone works at different stores at the same mall) Marketing Archeologist Spies Reporters/Journalist News Anchors Lifeguards Assassins Criminals/Thieves/Heist Bounty Hunter

Misc AU Ideas: Royalty/Lost Royalty Time Travel Fae/Fairy Mermaids/Selkies Witch/Wizard Werewolves/Vampires Fantasy/Magic (including modern/urban settings) High Fantasy Dragons Soulmates (color blindness, first words, timestamps, matching marks, can share emotions, Red String of Fate, can share dreams, can see/talk to each other in dreams, can write on each other's skin, telepathic, Soulmate Goose of Enforcement) Omegaverse/ABO (not everyone’s cup of tea, just putting it out there!) Roommates Pirates High School College Mob/Mafia Fairytale Arranged Marriage Accidental Marriage Fake Dating/Engagement/Marriage Superhero/Villain Apocalypse/Post-Apocalypse Forbidden Love Boarding School Space/Sci-Fi Road Trip Summer Camp Immortal/Reincarnation Hallmark Movie Amnesia Pen Pals Resurrection Animal Shapeshifter May this list inspire all of you amazing fanfic writers out there! 💜

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borntogayz · 10 months

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about me!

20s, art student, chronically online 2010-2019, afab gender-fluid, any pronouns, lgbt… that’s all u get

ao3: facingtheandroidsconundrum

fandoms I’ve been in:

harry potter, creepy pasta, one direction, 5sos, YouTubers 2010-now, teen wolf, the walking dead, doctor who, torchwood, Sherlock, supernatural, marvel, Hannibal, game of thrones, les miserables, Spider-Man, annE, downton abbey, SKAM, IT, Percy Jackson, 2gether, Jesse eisenberg (I know), MCYT, twitch, blur, Taylor swift

Basically I am ran thru

F1:

joined the f1 fandom in June 2023, so I’m relatively new. Since I’ve joined I’ve watched every race live…I am American so I have never been a big Motorsport fan or been exposed to it much. I quickly became obsessed with the lore and the cars. My current favorite driver is Oscar Piastri, but I really like Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen, Alex Albon, and Sebastian Vettel.

#about me

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f1 · 2 years

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F1 fans praise 'life saving' halo afterZhou Guanyusurvives horror crash at British Grand Prix

'Thank god for the halo': F1 fans praise 'life saving' protective barrier as 'one of the best inventions this sport has ever seen' after Zhou Guanyu survives horror opening lap crash at British Grand Prix Alfa Romeo driver Zhou Guanyu was involved in a horror crash at Silverstone The 23-year-old rookie was flipped onto his roof and slammed into the barrier His life was saved by his halo, the protective bar made mandatory by FIA in 2018 Formula One fans have praised the halo as one of the best inventions in the sport By Olly Allen For Mailonline Published: 17:52 BST, 3 July 2022 | Updated: 17:52 BST, 3 July 2022 Formula One fans have praised the halo as one of the best inventions in the sport after it saved the life of Zhou Guanyu in a horror opening lap crash at the British Grand Prix. The Alfa Romeo driver was approaching the 160mph opening Abbey corner at Silverstone when George Russell tagged the right rear of his car, sending him on to his roof and sliding out of control. Upside down, Zhou continued through the gravel before he slammed into the tyre barrier and was launched into the fencing. Alfa Romeo driver Zhou Guanyu survived a horror opening lap crash at the British Grand Prix An extraction team rushed to the 23-year-old Chinese driver, who was carefully removed and taken away in an ambulance to the medical centre. If it wasn't for the halo, the protective curved bar which sits above drivers' heads, the crash would surely have been fatal. 'I’m ok, all clear,' Zhang has since tweeted. 'Halo saved me today. Thanks everyone for your kind messages! 'Wow!...Incredible he got out of that crash alive,' one fan said. 'The Halo is literally a life saver.' Another said: 'The halo is one of the best things to happen to F1', while a third simply wrote 'thank god for the halo'. The 23-year-old rookie was flipped onto his roof and slammed into the barrier at Silverstone F1 fans have praised the halo as one of the best inventions in the sport after it saved Zhou's life 'The halo has proven itself, once again, to be one if the best inventions this sport has ever seen,' another fan echoed. The halo had proved vital earlier in the day too in the F2 feature race at Silverstone, as Dennis Hauger landed on top of Roy Nissany after the Norwegian was launched into the air by the sausage kerb. '2 lives saved by the halo today,' a fan wrote on Twitter. 'This part of the car is SO important to motorsport and i'm more than grateful for it today.' Halos were controversially made mandatory by FIA in 2018, with Lewis Hamilton describing it as 'the worst looking mod in F1 history'. The Chinese driver reassured worried fans that he was 'ok' and said 'halo saved me today' But it has since saved the lives of many drivers, including Hamilton when he was involved in a crash with title rival Max Verstappen last year. 'I remember how unpopular the halo was when it was introduced, mainly due to aesthetics,' a fan said. 'I don't know how many lives it's now saved.' 'I'm glad to see Zhou okay. It was an horrific incident,' George Russell told Sky Sports. The Mercedes driver, who was not permitted to restart the race, added: 'I jumped out of the car to see that Zhou was ok. When got back to car I couldn't restart it. As soon as you get outside assistance you cannot restart the race.' Share or comment on this article: F1 fans praise 'life saving' halo after Zhou Guanyu survives horror crash at British Grand Prix via Formula One | Mail Online https://www.dailymail.co.uk?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

#F1 #F1 fans praise 'life saving' halo after Zhou Guanyu survives horror crash at British Grand Prix #Formula 1

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magicalninjadreamland · 5 years

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Rules of the game: Answer these questions and tag 10 blogs you’d like to know better!

Thank you @randomricc for the tag! 😊

Nickname: Ann

Zodiac: Genimi

Height: 1.71

Time: 18:14

Favourite band/artist: lmagine Dragons, Lana del Ray, Lady Gaga, Rita Ora

Song stuck in my head: Don't call me up - Mabel

Last movie I saw: Downton Abbey (I'm a sucker for shows and movies like that)

Last thing i googled: which drivers attend the press conference

Why this username: f1 is life I guess... Slightly obsessed

following: at the moment 585 but a lot of the accounts aren’t used anymore.

Average amount of sleep: depends one night I sleep around 5 hours the other night 8, serious sleeping issues 😂

Lucky number: 3 (already was before Daniel was driving in f1😜)

What I’m wearing: black dressy pants, with a dark green blouse, just came home from a important presentation

Dream job: motorsport journalist

Dream trips: Iceland, Australia, East coast of the USA

Favourite food: lasagne

Instruments I play: Guitar

Eye colour: Brown

Hair color: Dark brown, almost blackish

Aesthetics: autumn vibes

Languages I speak: English, Dutch, German, and a bit of spanish

Most iconic song: what makes you beautiful by one direction

Random fact: I have a genetic disorder so when I'm mad or super sad my eye colour changes, so I really can't hide it whenever I'm sad...

I'm tagging @ricciardo-dan @landofnorris @panic-naran @yuiyuuji @legendsofracing @leclercgaslys @talkcharlestome @albonappetit @maxfewtrell @landolewis

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wildlifeaid · 5 years

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Todays #MeetTheTeam focusses on our newest team member, WAF camerawoman Abbey Warner! Abbey graduated college with a National Diploma in photography, hoping to pursue this as a career. However, taking a little sidestep from the photography world, she was quickly snapped up by a well-known media company in the motorsport industry and spent 3 great years working on production and advertising for multiple magazines such as Autosport, F1 Racing, Classic & Sports Car, amongst others. Already at WAF as a volunteer and knowing that her heart belonged to wildlife photography, Abbey applied for a media internship at the centre - and got it! Being thrown in at the deep end, starting only with a photography background, Abbey very quickly got to grips with the film cameras and was soon out filming Simon on rescues, alongside Lawrie. Two months down the line, Abbey had integrated into the team so well that she was offered a permanent position in the WAF media team! She, now, spends her days working with Lawrie, filming rescues, editing videos and photographing all sorts of wild animals that visit the centre! #meettheteam #WAF #camerawoman #newbie https://www.instagram.com/p/BvJ_QJeAItY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=h8h0amoxa4u6

#meettheteam #waf #camerawoman #newbie

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tkmedia · 3 years

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Ten things we learned from F1's 2021 British Grand Prix

Formula 1, the British Grand Prix and a sold out Silverstone – it had the feeling of familiarity after the unknown and empty grandstands since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. But the 2021 British GP was anything but recognisable, starting on the Thursday with the first showing of a full-scale 2022 F1 car model and then a new weekend format which pivoted around the inaugural sprint qualifying race. It all resulted in a dramatic and controversial victory for Lewis Hamilton after his lap one collision with Max Verstappen which sent the F1 world championship leader into a 51G impact with the tyre barriers. Hamilton recovered from a 10-second time penalty for the incident to reel in shock leader Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and overtake him with just two laps to go – maximising his advantage with Verstappen out and cutting the deficit in the standings to eight points. While penalties and sportsmanship became the major post-race talking points, it created a race weekend jammed with action and memorable moments. Here are 10 things we learned from the 2021 British GP. 1. The first major clash of Hamilton vs Verstappen reveals true rivalry (By Alex Kalinauckas)

Lewis Hamilton congratulates Max Verstappen after the Red Bull driver's sprint race victory Photo by: Steve Etherington / Motorsport Images It's easy to see why the Lewis Hamilton/Max Verstappen collision at Copse, which put the Red Bull driver out in a scary, high-speed accident, is being described as 'inevitable' – because, really, it was. They have already clashed once in 2021 – at Imola. Then there was Verstappen's divebomb in Spain, plus the ultra-on-the-line close racing between them between Abbey and the approach to Copse in both Silverstone races. But the reason why the grand prix clash ended as it did is precisely because of the championship situation Hamilton faces, as well as the fierce nature of both driver's on-track attitude. Hamilton came into the British GP 33 points down on Verstappen. This isn't 2017-2021, when the Mercedes driver could afford to take a 'big picture' championship-points-tally-consideration view in 50-50 moves. He has more to lose now if something goes wrong, vital ground in a title battle where he has a slower package, so simply cannot afford to give an inch. And that's Verstappen's attitude overall – just look at his reaction to Hamilton getting alongside at Abbey and Brooklands on Sunday. In the crash, Hamilton deserved a penalty for causing the incident, but it was still a fine call. Don't expect this to be the last flashpoint of the 2021 title fight. 2. F1's penalty system needs to be explained better (By Jonathan Noble)

Lewis Hamilton had to sit stationary in his pitbox for 10s before his mechanics could service him Photo by: Steven Tee / Motorsport Images Red Bull's calls for Lewis Hamilton to be given a race ban for his part in the opening-lap crash with Max Verstappen were always going to fall on deaf ears. But you could fully understand its frustration that the 10-second penalty given to Lewis Hamilton for the clash ultimately cost the world champion nothing. Although it meant he had to fight a bit harder for the victory, he was still able to come home with the full 25 points. While that may seem unfair for Verstappen, who saw his title advantage slashed massively, F1 is quite right not to dish out penalties based on the consequences of offences. For doing it that way could open an even worse scenario where drivers get heavy sanctions for relatively minor rule breaches, but the book thrown at them when a tiny issue has big consequences. What perhaps is most lacking in F1 is actually a definition of driving rules and etiquette – so fans are better able to judge incidents based on the same criteria the stewards use. That would be hugely helpful in preventing the kind of polarised opinions that have engulfed social media in the last 24 hours. 3. A spirited sprint success, but the overall verdict remains to be decided (By James Newbold)

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21, and the rest of the field at the start Photo by: Steven Tee / Motorsport Images Until the ill-fated clash of the titans at Copse, the weekend's biggest talking point had been F1's inaugural sprint race (let's call it what it was, shall we?) which generated mixed reviews. From "weird" according to Sebastian Vettel) to "I loved it" from Charles Leclerc, just about everybody had their opinion. Many welcomed the added excitement it brought to Fridays and the engineering challenge of getting the set-up nailed in FP1, while others questioned the relevance of FP2 when the cars were in parc ferme conditions which meant evaluating tyres was the only feasible action. The 17-lap distance allowed for variation in tyre strategies which was seized upon by Fernando Alonso, whose star turn on the soft tyres undoubtedly enlivened the proceedings as the race for the top four proved pretty static after the opening lap. F1 now faces a decision over whether to continue its experiment beyond the two further (as yet unconfirmed) sprint events planned for this season and, if so, whether to make further tweaks. Series bosses are encouraged by initial feedback, and have an unspecified "job list" to work through, but can at least be pleased that the format shake-up achieved what it set out to in building anticipation throughout the weekend. 4. Two-day race weekends look realistic option to ease pressure on growing F1 calendar (JNob)

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, waves to fans after securing pole Photo by: Andy Hone / Motorsport Images F1's first sprint race trial at the British Grand Prix can be viewed as an overall success. The boost in audience figures on Friday, plus increased interest for the Saturday 17-lap dash that provided a few spills and thrills, were exactly what F1 chiefs wanted. Sure there are some things that need improving – like the issue of Saturday's final free-practice being pretty much of no interest to fans on TV – but this is just a case of tidying up rather than starting from a clean sheet of paper. And, of course, the sooner the FIA goes back to awarding pole position in the history books to the fastest driver in Friday qualifying, rather than the winner of the sprint, the better things will be. But the success of the compressed format has also reopened the debate on whether F1 actually needs to stick at three-day weekends. Hamilton suggested a two-day schedule in the future would be the right way to go. It's something that F1 has baulked at in the past, and circuits would certainly not be happy at losing an extra day's ticket sales. But could it be something that proves preferable for some venues in exchange for holding one of F1's Grand Slam sprint weekends? 5. F1 at its best with packed crowds as Silverstone roars again (AK)

Fans cheer from the grandstands Photo by: JEP / Motorsport Images Questions over the merits of letting a capacity crowd – that totalled 365,000 at Silverstone over the entire British GP weekend – gather during an ongoing pandemic should directed to the UK government, with the track itself understandably just trying to stay afloat in these awful times. But the fans in attendance were treated to an exceptional sporting event. Friday night qualifying produced two exceptional displays from British drivers in front their home fans, with the reaction to George Russell's Q3 lap the highlight for this writer given how the Williams racer was cheered from corner-to-corner. Then the sprint race delivered nicely in terms of an interesting race, even if it wasn't the all-out thriller some claimed. But it did set up a grand prix that fizzled spectacularly throughout – capped by the title rivals colliding and Leclerc nearly holding on for a famous against-the-odds victory. But there's an interesting footnote to Hamilton's victory. Motorsport.com was told there were plenty of new, younger fans seen at Silverstone – with an apparent increase in female spectators too. It will be interesting to see if this can be backed up in official data, but even anecdotally it suggests the 'Netflix effect', as well as Hamilton's laudable efforts to help diversify motorsport are having an impact. And what a race they were treated to, hopefully cementing lifelong motorsport fan status. 6. Leclerc demonstrates Ferrari's resurgence (By Jake Boxall-Legge)

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF21, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12 Photo by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images Leclerc was unbelievably close to a surprise victory at the British GP, but there wasn't quite enough in the tank to repel Hamilton's late assault for the lead. But Leclerc had been stellar, and his opportunistic move to clear Hamilton moments after the Verstappen incident rewarded him with the upper hand for the restart. His getaway from the pole spot and subsequent managing of the gap to Hamilton were incredibly well-judged and, despite facing engine cut-out issues while in the lead, Leclerc was able to weather the storm and find enough in reserve to keep Hamilton at bay. The seven-time champion's recovery post-penalty, however, was too much for Leclerc to resist and his slight wide moment at Copse was the only blot on the Monegasque's copybook. Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz Jr's recovery in the sprint and continued progress in the race also showed the pace of the Ferrari in the pack, although his ascent was halted by a slow pitstop. That dropped him behind Daniel Ricciardo, whose McLaren proved to be a tough cookie to overtake. Nonetheless, Ferrari has showed greatly improved form after a disastrous Paul Ricard race, and the upcoming Hungarian GP could be a race in which the Scuderia truly shines. 7. Perez suffers like those before him in Red Bull's second seat (By Haydn Cobb)

Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing, and Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, on the grid, ahead of the 2022 Formula 1 car unveiling Photo by: Charles Coates / Motorsport Images Sergio Perez appeared to have the Red Bull support role nailed after picking up the pieces to win in Baku and then claim a deserved podium at the next race at Paul Ricard. But after being in the wars in Austria against McLaren's Lando Norris and Leclerc, Perez's performance in the British GP had shades of the struggles Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon endured before the Mexican came to Red Bull's rescue. It must be said it is down to fine margins, but qualifying behind Leclerc on Friday night set the wheels in motion for Perez's downward spiral. Trapped in the midfield battle at the start of the feisty sprint race, he was caught out by dirty air and spun off, to be condemned to the back of the grid for the main event. Despite Red Bull F1 car tweaks made in a bid to aid his retaliation in the grand prix, but also meaning a pitlane start, Perez was making progress until he got stuck in DRS trains and then got impatient and collided with Kimi Raikkonen. A P10 finish was as good as it was going to get until Red Bull sacrificed that solitary point to pit Perez for softs to take the fastest lap point away from Hamilton – even though finishing outside of the top 10 meant he wouldn't earn the point himself. Perez has slipped back to fifth place in the standings and is set to play 'who can be the best support driver' against Valtteri Bottas for the rest of the year. 8. Old dog Alonso makes the most of new tricks (HC) Fernando Alonso, Alpine A521, Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35M, and Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing RB16B Photo by: Charles Coates / Motorsport Images Alonso demonstrated he's lost none of his racecraft with his stunning start to the sprint. The Alpine driver's charge from 11th to fifth was aided by his soft tyre gamble, but the TV onboard footage was reminiscent of the old Alonso - carving through the pack and finding gaps few others can. As his softs faded and left him seventh for the start of the main event, the double world champion held his nerve against an early attack from Vettel, before his old rival spun off on his inside at Woodcote, and went on to take seventh to extend his points-scoring run to a fifth race. The British GP marks Alonso's last race before his turns 40 and after a steady start to his F1 comeback, slowed by his pre-season training accident and adapting to his Alpine surroundings, he feels fresher and ready – a warning that the old dog has learned new tricks. "After the accident at the beginning of the year, in the first couple of races, there was still a part of the stress of coming back to the sport. I was concerned about the jaw, about the shoulder as well that I had the small injury with," Alonso said after the British GP. "But now, I'm super fit and I am 200%. "Next week is another number. So we'll eat some cake. But apart from that, it's going to be a very normal weekend. I feel 25. So whatever number it says in the passport it's not what I feel." 9. Williams progress clear but Russell is making the difference (JNew)

George Russell, Williams, waves to fans from Parc Ferme after Qualifying Photo by: Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Hamilton's qualifying triumph on Friday stole the headlines, but one of the biggest cheers from the crowd was reserved for Russell's lap of honour in his one and only Q3 run. The Williams driver made the final segment of qualifying for the third race in a row with the eighth quickest time, raising questions over whether the FW43B should be considered a Q3 car henceforth. The team's head of vehicle performance Dave Robson reckoned it was "a little too early to say whether that's going to be something that's a regular occurrence", admitting he expected Williams would find it harder than in Austria but the "very calm conditions" on Friday evening played to the car's strengths. Despite the Hungaroring requiring a totally different set-up, Robson predicts "there's a good chance we'll be there or there abouts". But even if it's not, Russell can be counted on to make the difference. While his weekend went downhill after qualifying - a first-lap tangle in the sprint with Sainz resulted in a "harsh" three-place grid penalty for the grand prix that he couldn't recover from against cars that remain quicker in race-trim - Russell is in the form of his life right now. "I think there's an element for him of getting on that upward spiral," explained Robson. The question now is, how high can it go? 10. What the 2022 F1 show car hints at (JBL)

The 2022 Formula 1 car launch event on the Silverstone grid Photo by: Charles Coates / Motorsport Images Although F1's vision for 2022 has been long defined after the unveiling of the all-new regulations (initially planned for 2021) back in 2019, the championship's promoters unveiled a full-size model of its interpretation of next year's chargers. Of course, it came with all the bells and whistles expected for next year: the low-slung nose directly attached to the front wing, the simplified bodywork and focus on ground-effect aerodynamics all featured on the car wrapped in a distinctive holographic livery. That being said, there were a few small differences between the physical model and the render, particularly around the front end; the nose tip sat in the middle of the leading front wing element, rather than protruding beyond them, hinting at the variation the teams can employ. Although F1 elected to pick a representation of next year's rules largely based on aesthetics, it can only be expected that the teams will take a more pragmatic view of the rules and might not necessarily stick to the spirit of them. There's a greater focus on prescribed designs and single-spec components to cut costs and develop the aero effect that F1 has studied and earmarked as the way forward for closer on-track racing, but those effects will surely be a little diluted when it comes to the actual range of cars next year. Regardless, it's an exciting new direction for F1; although some have questioned the necessity of the new rules as 2021 continues to intrigue us all, the British GP still showed the difficulties of racing within the current level of dirty air. The new rules should reduce that problem, should everything go to plan. By Alex Kalinauckas, Jonathan Noble, James Newbold, Jake Boxall-Legge and Haydn Cobb Read the full article

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Mid May it was time to visit the sceptred Isles of Great Britain for another getaway mini-break. Learning from previous experiences regarding the absolute density of experiences in the UK, we planned less travel and more local exploring this time. This also means spending less valuable time moving from overnight accommodation to new overnight accommodation, which again helps to avoid energy loss. This time it was more South Western areas that would be in focus, as in Glastonbury and the surrounding areas. This post will contain marginal coverage of menswear, but may be useful for travel tips! We’ve previously visited Bath and Bristol, which weren’t as great.

A word to start off with though, about getting around in the UK. There really is no substitute for renting a car. I’d love to say “take the train, take buses, they’re great! Cycle! Walk!”, but as far as I can tell it’s a mess of companies, a mess of pricing, and unless you’ve got oceans of time to spend travelling and waiting, it’s going to eat a chunk of your valuable holiday time. So, much as I hate to promote more travel by car, it really does make sense to travel by car. And car rental is surprisingly reasonable these days. I’ll offer up another observation: A lot of the roads in the UK were made a long time ago, before cars, or when cars were much smaller than today. This can be a challenge, in some cases quite terrifying, as you’re heading down a super-narrow road, hedges along the sides and trees growing overhead, and local motorsport heroes barreling towards you in a road space that seems frighteningly narrow. If you know you’re going to be travelling the small roads, get something small. This time there were three of us with luggage, and a lot of modern roads, so we treated ourselves to a larger than usual vehicle, a Vauxhall Grandland. A mini-SUV of sorts, I guess, but practical, comfortable and space for suitcases.

Stock up on water before a long day!

Google Maps is a must for serious driving. A removable holder is a boon.

Posing with an appropriate Stonehenge mug.

Flying into Gatwick late in the evening means less traffic about, which is helpful when readjusting from driving on the right-hand side to the left-hand side, getting the navigation working properly and finding the way to the destination. Rental cars should come with a lit up sign on the rear saying “I’ve just arrived, be gentle”, to warn aggressive locals wanting to get home as fast as possible that the driver ahead is going as fast as feels sane and safe!

At this point I’ll give you another premium travel tip: If you’ve booked an Airbnb, make sure to check that the address is complete and can be found in Google Maps. Not checking this can mean that you arrive in the general area, late at night, with no way of finding out where you’re staying. If you’re in more sparsely populated areas, mobile coverage may also be dodgy. And late at night means people are asleep, it’s very dark, house numbers can be impossible to see and you start wondering if it’s possible to sleep in the car. Yes, this happens. Luckily we found cell coverage, managed to Google up a photo of the frontage online, and found the right place. Oh, and I’d recommend you stick to the AirBnB’s run by “Superhosts” to avoid surprises. Airbnb has made it easy for everyone to allow strangers to stay in their home, which is a fine and dandy idea, but people are different, homes are different, and standards are widely different.

The grounds of Guildford castle.

Remains of Guildford castle.

Guildford was the nearest town and although we’d heard much about it before, we decided to head there. A quick Google showed there was a Park & Ride scheme, so we parked and took a bus to the town centre. A pleasant surprise really, as it proved to be a proper little town, in a sort of old-fashioned way, as there were plenty of shops, no obvious empty spaces, no noticeable vape shops and no huge shopping centre. Plenty of old buildings as well, and even a castle with excellent grounds, and no charge to walk around. I tend to stop by any charity shop that looks promising, as it’s one of the few ways for modern man to legitimately treasure hunt.

A peaceful demonstration for a free Stonehenge.

Obligatory Stonehenge photo.

Can’t fail to see they have a point.

Stonehenge is an odd place. A global icon, a pile of big rocks, a place of alternative worship, and now a genuine five-star tourist trap. We arrived by road alongside it, which means traffic slows to a halt for everyone to get the freebie look from their cars. Once you arrive at the new visitors’ centre though you’ve last all sight of the stones, as the visitors’ centre is a solid mile away. Which a cynical soul might suggest is to make more people pay the entrance fee, which includes a shuttle bus to the site. And therein lies a point, as the Stonehenge site itself is free to visit, but if you want the “official version” it’s very expensive (to the tune of 50 pounds for two adults and a child). To be blunt, to get closer to something you’ve already seen a million times on photos isn’t as big a deal as it’s cracked up to be. It’s kind of, just exactly what you expect. And a fancy visitors centre with a huge well-stocked gift shop doesn’t really make it a bigger deal (that said though, the Stonehenge X Barbour jackets they sold there weren’t bad if a very unlikely collaboration). The toilets are free though, which is handy. Check out here for more info about Free Stonehenge and how to visit Stonehenge for free.

Kind of meagre selection and even more meagre discount offer, not very impressed, Trickers at Kilver Court!

With the rapidly rising popularity of outlet villages, we thought we’d check in on a couple. Kilver Court in Shepton Mallet has a few interesting brands and as it was en-route we went by. Compared to most newer outlet-places it’s on the smaller side, with a limited number of brands, and sadly it proved not very worth the stop. At least for a professional menswearist. The menswear brands all har marginal presences and feeble discounts, not at all in the original and true spirit of outlets, but more in line with newer thinking of “everyone loves an outlet, let’s bung some stuff there and hope people are blinded enough by the discount idea that they’ll grab some of our stuff as well”. The Trickers shoe section was basically a table of shoes, so definitely not worth a visit. A waste of time really, though WDW did enjoy the Toast section (which used to have some good menswear as well, though sadly no longer).

Glastonbury proved an absolute delight though. I’d heard it was a bit of a freewheeling place, with more Wicca and healing power shops than you can shake a wand at, and this wasn’t far off the mark. There was a relaxed and pleasant feel to the town though, so just going walkabout was nice. Plenty of hippies, street musicians and curiosa. Our Airbnb hos had kindly pointed us towards some recommended hostelries and these proved to be solid tips. If you’re heading that way, we found excellent food and drink at The Who’d A Thought It and Hundred Monkeys. Naturally, being in Somerset, proper cider country, it was great to be able to sample some top ciders straight from the barrel.

I’m not sure where I saw this, but no doubt it was Glastonbury appropriate!

Glastonbury had some nice street-art on offer.

Probably the most refreshing glass of cider I enjoyed all week.

Thinking back, we did want to see the Glastonbury Abbey. As we often find these days though, there’s an entrance fee. And a cheeky one at that. If you’re travelling around seeing various places, usually several in a day, it’s just not on to request 21 pounds entrance for a family of two adults and a child. We want a quick peek around, not to stay the night. So a sneaky peek in through the cracks in the gate or over the top of the wall will do. I find it much more palatable when entrance is free and there’s a voluntary donation box.

Panoramic photo of the view from Glastonbury Tor.

We did walk up to Glastonbury Tor though, a nice and not too taxing walk in the sunshine. As legend has it, the Isle of Avalon and the burial site of King Arthur (apparently a legend himself). The view from the top is stunning, you can see for miles and miles in all directions. Remarkably English Heritage has yet to find a way to charge tickets, so the entire experience is free, which only makes it better. On the way down we stopped by the Chalice Well, which proved yet another rip-off venture at 11 pounds for three. It’s not as if there’s anything to see there. Oh, ok, if you do believe that it’s a holy well and that the reddish well water is the blood of Christ after the chalice was cast into it. A simple chemical analysis shows the colour and taste is due to the high iron content though, so you have to be something of a believer to buy into the pitch. Granted, it’s not unpleasant to sit in the gardens and slow down for a moment, but at the end of the day, it’s a small park. We did hear mention of the bathhouse is open during the daytime and a popular haunt for skinny-dipping hippies. For the specially interested, I imagine.

Walking down from Glastonbry Tor.

My travelling companions for the week.

After the touristy trappings of Stonehenge, Avebury was something quite different. Much more like the holidays of my childhood really, with a careless pub lunch, a wonky icecream, lots of people milling around, noisy motorbikes and so forth. Again the parking was totally overpriced, though you could park there all day on the ticket (seriously though, Avebury is not a day’s worth of attraction, though you can pass your ticket on to someone else for a small bump in karma). The famous standing stones were there though, and available to touch, hug or take a selfie against. Not as iconic and well known as the ‘henge, but definitely a friendlier experience all around. And if you like your large, historic, mysterious, probably manmade bumps of ground, there’s also Silbury Hill nearby. It pays to read up a bit though, as the historical importance of the sites isn’t immediately obvious from what you can actually see.

Avebury offers unrestriced access to vertically aligned ancient stones.

The village of Avebury is situated inside the circle of stones.

The day after we noticed that the Clarks Outlet Village was also very close by, so we drove by there to take a look before engaging in more historical pursuits. Again, it’s the typical modern “outlet village”, which while it has a village-layout is really just a shopping mall by any other name. Its main characteristics are a poor selection of goods, goods produced to be “outlet products” and brands that really don’t belong there at all, and the whole bargain aspect of it is mainly in the advertising. The Clarks shop itself was large and well stocked, but the Clarks Originals section was more frustrating than anything unless you happened to have size 13 feet. No need to return here. To be honest, I’m not sure what I’m expecting at an Outlet place, though there used to be a lot of actual bargains on the previous season and odd stuff.

A very large Clarks shoe.

Another very large Clarks shoe.

I realise I’m sounding like an absolute grump. Full on Victor Meldrew. “Can you believe the price of admission?”. It’s so easy to focus on all that is disappointing and terrible, instead of seeing the positive sides of a trip. So to balance things out, I will make a point of mentioning that we had absolutely stunning weather the entire week (cynical voices are no doubt wondering if English Heritage has found a way to charge for this), the places we stayed were better or much better than expected, the rental Vauxhall Grandland was a good choice, comfortable and spacious and traffic was mostly blessedly light. And we had some great food and cider.

To add a little final interest to the garmsman, I can reveal that I mostly wore a pair of blue khaki trousers from Trickett, sneakers from Crown Northampton and a few white t-shirts. Functional and fine, perfect for a short holiday.

In summary, I’d very much recommend visiting Glastonbury and the Somerset area!

Trip report: Glastonbury and the South-West #cider #rant #englishheritage #stonehenge #entryfee #yikes #visitbritain #glastonbury #somerset #pie #avebury #guildford #ancient #historical #standingstones Mid May it was time to visit the sceptred Isles of Great Britain for another getaway mini-break.

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Back in a former life, I had an addiction that I loved beyond sanity. Here’s the story of it. 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 pt1 2009 pt2 2009 Redux

After seven years of travelling at speeds ranging from 'licence-loss' to 'jail time', all the while emptying my bank account and any other financial opportunities into the project, the money finally ran out.

So my favourite obsession went to a new home. Sad but liberating. Addictions come in many forms, and - as is always the way if you don’t escape them - this one would have killed me in the end.

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Silverstone Corners

Abbey (Turn 1) Silverstone’s flat-out first turn was named after the ancient Luffield Abbey, the remains of which were found near to where the corner is.

Farm (Turn 2) Farm used to be the name of the short blast between Abbey and Bridge Bend, but today it is a lazy left hander and the point where cars feedback onto the track from the pits. The origins of its name are simple: the straight used to pass close to the nearby farm.

Village (Turn 3) One of the corners introduced in 2010 following Silverstone’s redevelopment, the right hander is named after Silverstone Village which lies north of the circuit. Over a Grand Prix weekend the population of Silverstone Village increases from 2,000 to over 120,000, many of whom camp nearby.

The Loop (Turn 4) The only corner at Silverstone that is named for its shape, the left-hand hairpin known as The Loop is tackled at around 90km/h making it comfortably the slowest corner on an otherwise high-speed track.

Aintree (Turn 5) Famous for hosting the Grand National horse race, Aintree also hosted the British Grand Prix. In tribute the left hander leading onto the Wellington Straight now bears the venue’s name.

Wellington Straight Formally known as the National Straight, the rundown to Brooklands was renamed in 2010 when it became part of Silverstone’s new Grand Prix layout. It’s now known as the Wellington Straight, taking its name from the Wellington bombers from World War Two. Fittingly the straight is formed from one of the old runways (Silverstone is an old RAF base.)

Brooklands (Turn 6) In the days of pre-war motor racing Brooklands was Britain’s number-one venue, so it’s rather fitting that one of the corners at the modern day ‘home of British motorsport’ should be named in the famous old track’s honour.

Luffield (Turn 7) Like Abbey, the long right hander was named after Luffield Chapel. Luffield was originally two distinct corners, titled Luffield 1 and Luffield 2, how imaginative.

Woodcote (Turn 8) The Royal Automobile Club had a big say in naming many of the circuit’s original corners. Woodcote, the sweeping right hander which used to end the lap is named after Woodcote Park, an RAC-owned club in Surrey.

Copse (Turn 9) Nestled in the English countryside, Silverstone is surrounded by luscious green fields and small pockets of dense woodland, knowns as copses. The quick Copse corner, which was the circuit’s first turn for nearly 60 years, passes especially close to Chapel Copse and Cheese Copse, hence its name.

Maggotts, Becketts and Chapel (Turns 10 - 14) Approached at around 300 km/h, Silverstone’s fastest and most iconic sequence of corners. The opening section, Maggotts, was named not for the larvae but for nearby Maggot Moor. Becketts and Chapel Curve, meanwhile, take their names from the medieval chapel of St Thomas Beckett, which was built in memory of the murdered Archbishop of Canterbury and once stood near to the corners. The chapel buildings were demolished in 1943 to make way for Silverstone airfield.

Hangar Straight Speaking of the airfield, Silverstone’s use as a Royal Air Force base meant that it was once home to several large hangars. Two of the largest stood next to what became the circuit’s back straight, which today is run at 325 km/h.

Stowe (Turn 15) Situated at the end of Hangar Straight, the rapid right hander has always been a challenge for drivers, despite several changes over the years. Like so many other corners at Silverstone, it takes its name from a nearby landmark: Stowe School, which lies just south of the circuit.

Vale (Turn 16) Built on an airfield, Silverstone is more or less flat, which is possibly why the most undulating piece of track - found between Stowe and Club - was named Vale (another word for valley). However, some say the name is simply a reflection of the fact that the section sits within the district of Aylesbury Vale.

Club (Turns 17/18) Like Woodcote, Club, now the track’s final corner, was named in honour of the RAC’s famous clubhouse in Pall Mall, London. Incidentally the iconic gold trophy awarded to winners of the British Grand Prix is the RAC Cup and is the oldest prize awarded in F1 racing. Unlike other trophies, the winner doesn’t get to keep it - it’s returned soon after the podium celebrations.

Hamilton Straight Named after 7 Time Formula One World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, the pit straight is the only part of Silverstone Circuit to be named after an individual. The cars will likely be travelling down the Hamilton Straight at a minimum of 310km/h

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British GP stopped after Zhous car clears tyre barrier in huge start crash | 2022 British Grand Prix

The British Grand Prix has been stopped on the first lap of the race after a major crash at the first corner involving seven drivers. Zhou Guanyu’s Alfa Romeo flipped into the air and cleared a tyre barrier following a multi-car collision involving George Russell and Pierre Gasly. The race was immediately red-flagged. The Alfa Romeo struck a debris fence on the outside of the Abbey corner and came to a rest upside down between it and the tyre wall. The medical team attended to Zhou, who was taken away on a stretcher. Alfa Romeo described their driver’s condition as “okay” after the crash. Russell stopped at the crash scene and got out of his car with Gasly returned to the pits. A second crash occurred as following drivers tried to avoid the unfolding collision. Sebastian Vettel and Alexander Albon made contact, which sent the Williams into the pit wall. From there he spun into the path of Esteban Ocon and Yuki Tsunoda. The FIA subsequently confirmed Zhou and Albon were taken to the medical centre and were conscious when they arrived. The race will restart with the cars in their original starting position, minus those which have retired from the race. The stewards have confirmed no investigation is necessary over the incident. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free 2022 British Grand Prix Browse all 2022 British Grand Prix articles via RaceFans - Independent Motorsport Coverage https://www.racefans.net

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Rules: Answer these 85 statements and tag 20 people i was tagged by @aroncant and @human-ity-almost :)

THE LAST 1. drink: water 2. phone call: my sister 3. text message: one of my bosses lol 4. song you listened to: beautiful people beautiful problems (ft. stevie nicks) by lana del rey 5. time you cried: last night lol 6. dated someone twice: never have 7. kissed someone and regretted it: i haven’t kissed all that many people, and i don’t particularly regret kissing any of them 8. been cheated on: that would require me to actually date someone 9. lost someone special: luckily i haven’t lost many people (in the sense that they’ve died) so i suppose my grandpa, who died around ten years ago 10. been depressed: um always? (perks of having depression) 11. gotten drunk and thrown up: haha, about three weeks ago. srry, so messy

3 FAVOURITE COLOURS 12. purple 13. green 14. ???

IN THE LAST YEAR HAVE YOU 15. made new friends: yeah :)

16. fallen out of love: yeah actually

17. laughed until you cried: a few times :) 18. found out someone was talking about you: yep 19. met someone who changed you: not really 20. found out who your friends are: hm i guess, but not like in an unpleasant surprise way. just we all started uni and i only stayed in touch w some 21. kissed someone on your Facebook list: yeah GENERAL: 22. how many of your Facebook friends do you know in real life: all of them? 23. do you have any pets: nope, never have 24. do you want to change your name: sometimes, i think it’s a bit boring. but i don’t think i actually would 25. what did you do for your last birthday: not much, i had lectures, and i watched a movie w my friends 26. what time did you wake up: about 8am 27. what were you doing at midnight last night: writing 28. name something you can’t wait for: i’m quite looking forward to going back to uni and moving into my first house 29. when was the last time you saw your mom: like ten minutes ago 31. what are you listening to right now: heroin by lana del rey 32. have you ever talked to a person named tom: yeah i think so 33. something that is getting on your nerves: like so many things, moaning is like a core part of my personality 34. most visited website: twitter probably 35. hair colour: brown 36. long or short hair: it’s fairly short at the moment 37. do you have a crush on someone: i don’t think so 38. what do you like about yourself: i like that i’m independent 39. piercings: none 40. blood type: i have no idea, my mum lost that think you get when you’re born that tells you those kind of things 41. nickname: gina, g and gb 42. relationship status: single 43. zodiac: sagittarius 44. pronouns: she/her 45. favourite tv show: my all time favourite show is the newsroom and gossip girl, but i also love madam secretary, designated survivor, sense8, skam, skins, downton abbey, the crown, the tudors, riverdale, dear white people, occupied, the tunnel (ok i have a lot of weird faves) 46. tattoos: none 47. right or left handed: right handed 48. surgery: i had my adenoids taken out when i was younger 50. sport: to actually do my favourite is swimming, but i like running and i used to like playing netball a lot. to watch is motorsports (obvs), football, and athletics 51. vacation: my fave place i’ve ever been is a tie between rome and barcelona 52. pair of trainers: i only own two pairs and i use them exclusively for working out, so like, i have a comfier pair, lol

MORE GENERAL 53. eating: ha let’s not go there, i’ve eaten so much today 54. drinking: water, it’s sorta all i drink (along w coffee) 55. I’m about to: put away my suitcases, and then write 56. waiting for: tomorrow, cos today hasn’t been good, but i can start again tomorrow 57. want: a lot of things 58. get married: i don’t really want to 59. career: i really want to be a journalist

WHICH IS BETTER: 60. hugs or kisses: both 61. lips or eyes: eyes, they are wonderful 62. shorter or taller: taller i guess 63. older or younger: depends, but obviously not a lot younger (i’m only nineteen lol) 64. nice arms or nice stomach: on myself? both. on others i don’t really care 65. hookup or relationship: i have very little experience w either 66. troublemaker or hesitant: idk ??

HAVE YOU EVER: 67. kissed a stranger: i don’t think so 68. drank hard liquor: yes 69. lost glasses/contact lenses: i wear both, but i’ve never lost either 70. turned someone down: yes 71. sex on the first date: no lol 73. had your heart broken: i’m not sure 74. been arrested: no 75. cried when someone died: yes 76. fallen for a friend: yes

DO YOU BELIEVE IN: 77. yourself: sometimes 78. miracles: i think so 79. love at first sight: i don’t know to be honest 80. santa claus: no hahaha 81. kiss on the first date: sure if you wanna 82. angels: no

OTHER: 84. eye colour: green 85. favourite movie: the social network or atonement

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