It was the 70th anniversary race we all hoped for, showing there is still some life in the title race and that strategy still possesses the potential to win over the superior car. Any of Mercedes’ hopes for a perfect season were taken away, the defining factor being the decision by Pirelli to go one [...]
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Qualifying for the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone threw up a very interesting starting grid for today's race and a blinding lap from the returning Nico Hulkenberg. Mercedes continued to dominate by bagging another one-two, but this time it was Valtteri Bottas who unexpectedly came out on top. With only 0.063 seconds between him [...]
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After the drama of last weekend’s British Grand Prix, we now look ahead to this weekend’s 70th anniversary Grand Prix and what the teams have learned from the last race. Some minor changes have been made to the track. Firstly, a 36m long tyre barrier has been installed at the originally unprotected barrier on the [...]
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With only 3 wheels on his wagon, Lewis Hamilton managed to limp home to another British Grand Prix victory in the first of 2 races scheduled at Silverstone for the 2020 season. Taking his tally of British Grand Prix wins to seven, Hamilton had looked imperious throughout the race until the final lap when his [...]
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On British Grand Prix Sunday 2nd August 2020, JDC host the first of its regular Torque Shop Q& A series with its very special guest Rob Smedley. The webcast was organised to give JDC's clients and followers the chance to ask Rob questions live and also help raise funds for two charities close to Rob's [...]
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So far there can be no regrets for Silverstone featuring in the revised Formula one season. Qualifying today showcased broken records despite rather predictable placements on the grid for tomorrow. The big news of today was Lewis Hamiltons’ record breaking lap, setting the fastest time in history around Silverstone at with a 1:24.303 in qualifying. [...]
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As we head towards the weekend and the prospect of a British Grand Prix behind closed doors, we are pleased to be able to bring a bit of spectator participation to Sunday’s race with our Live Webcast Q&A with Rob Smedley, Formula 1’s Director of Data Systems. Click the link to find out more and [...]
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Sussex based Bluebell Vineyard Estates, producer of one of England’s premier sparkling wines, Hindleap, have joined forces with JDC Promotions, provider of bespoke motor sport hospitality in a partnership that will co-promote both brands. JDC CEO and founder John Costelloe: “We are delighted to welcome Bluebell Vineyard Estates to the JDC Promotions family. We also [...]
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After a two week break, Formula 1 is returning with a highly anticipated double-header at Silverstone , the second race of which will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of the British Grand Prix. Preparing for the race amid the global pandemic has been no easy task for the Northamptonshire track, but one that is essential [...]
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As the teams prepare for the eagerly anticipated Silverstone back to back Grand Prix, Formula One Management has announced 3 further races in additional to the 10 already scheduled in the revised 2020 F1 calendar. A return to Portugal, which has not hosted a Formula 1 race since Estoril in 1993, will be sandwiched between [...]
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