On 06/07, 18:26
On its own turf, and in the presence of many fans supporting them despite the rain, the McLaren team secured their Friday, avoiding making an easy mistake due to aquaplaning. Streams of water could be a problem in the pack during the race. 
On 06/07, 18:21
Faced with highly unpredictable weather, the Force India team chose to do very little driving this Friday, not sending its drivers Paul di Resta and Jules Bianchi, substituting for Nico Hülkenberg in Free Practice 1, out on a hunt for the clock, and only driving at the end of Free Practice 2. 
On 06/07, 18:19
The weather turned out to be very British, and with teams having a limited stock of rain tires, the Friday sessions experienced very quiet moments. Lotus was no exception, especially in Free Practice 2 where Romain Grosjean didn't set a single timed lap. 
On 06/07, 17:24
Like most leading teams, Scuderia Ferrari ran conservatively during Free Practice 1 and 2 in order to preserve Wet tires for the rest of the weekend. Therefore, it's impossible to draw any conclusions about the condition of the F2012 at Silverstone. 
On 06/07, 17:18
Reluctant protagonist of the dull afternoon practice session, Bruno Senna, after his big accident, relies on the responsiveness of his mechanics to ensure the car is ready for tomorrow. For Pastor Maldonado and Valtteri Bottas, who replaced the Brazilian during FP1, the day was an opportunity to prepare for a rainy weekend. 
On 06/07, 17:06
Given the weather conditions, the Red Bull drivers drove conservatively, managing their tires. Vettel and Webber nevertheless thought of the spectators who, as a result, had little action to enjoy. 
On 06/07, 16:56
We have known since the Malaysian Grand Prix and Sergio Pérez's podium: the Sauber cars excel in wet track conditions. This British Grand Prix is therefore a golden opportunity for the Swiss team, despite the limited running done today. 
On 06/07, 16:43
After a good first practice session in the morning, Pedro de la Rosa preferred to preserve his wet tires for the rest of the weekend and avoid taking risks on the track. Forced to give his place to Dani Clos this morning, Karthikeyan still needs to master the new section to confidently approach the qualifying sessions. 
On 06/07, 16:11
Although the first day of the British Grand Prix took place in the rain, the Toro Rosso drivers are satisfied with their testing at Silverstone, as they believe the conditions might allow them to be more competitive than usual. 
On 06/07, 16:10
The weather forecasts being very pessimistic for the rest of the weekend, Mercedes appreciated being able to experience rainy conditions this Friday. That said, running was limited to keep sets of Rain tires in reserve. 
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