Anticipation is mounting as we approach next weekend’s Grand Prix at Silvestone and the possibility of a home grown champion. The three Brits attending (Hamilton, Button and Coulthard) will be heavily supported by a record crowd of 240,000 over the race weekend. Hamilton is looking comfortable with the incredible turnout saying “It gives an extra boost to your confidence to know you’re getting more support, and it seems to make you perform better. Last year I found the support was immense and made the weekend a lot easier to get through.”
Hamilton will be looking to improve on his fourth place position after incurring penalties in Canada and France. Lewis finished third last year at Silverstone in his first British Grand Prix clocking up some much needed experience. Hamilton is expected to have a reasonable position after the qualifying round. His 12/5 at Betinternet shows the bookies feel his consistency as a driver will make up for his faults on etiquette.
Jenson Button is also looking forward to racing at Silverstone despite only a 1.21.445 best lap time (9th). Jenson is at 400/1 at Boylesports.
Massa feels Mclaren will put up a greater challenge for his Ferarri team this week at the faster, more flowing, British track. “At Magny-Cours, we didn’t see the real performance from McLaren in the race as they were always blocked in traffic, but for sure, they can be a lot more competitive here.” However Massa will be looking to retain his lead position after a win at Magny-Cours. He is 3/1 to win at Ladbrokes.
Raikkonen is favourite to win this year at 3/2 on Bet1128 and 1.6/1 on Betfair. However, with the top four places so closely contended its hard to find a good value bet on the winner, I’d say Kubica is potentially a good each way bet at 14/1 on William Hill and Bet365.
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