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 rpm.espn.com: Silverstone brought out the racing in F1
Most people were grinning after the Grand Prix because it was not only one of the best races of the year, but one of the one of the best we've seen in a long, long time.
We went from the Canadian Grand Prix, where the top four drivers ran nose-to-tail without passing, to the European Grand Prix, where Montoya pulled off his dramatic outside pass on Michael Schumacher, to the French Grand Prix, where Ralf Schumacher led every lap.
The 2003 British Grand Prix was without a doubt one of the best F1 races I've seen in 20 years of covering the sport.
espn.go.com /rpm/f1/2003/0721/1583708.html   (987 words)

  
 British Chess Federation Grand Prix 2002/2003
But then he won the British Rapidplay, narrowly missed a maximum at Scarborough and made his remarkable sprint, defeating Grand Prix rival GM Mark Hebden in the final round in London.
Hanley's 7/11 in the British Rapidplay counts 9/11 for the Grand Prix due to his strong opposition.
She thus displaces the longtime Prixette leader Hegarty, but the big move is by new British Ladies Champion WGM Arakhamia-Grant, whose 7.5/11 against strong opposition at Edinburgh converts to a massive 10.5/11 under Grand Prix bonus rules.
www.bcf.org.uk /events/grandprix/gp2003.html   (6760 words)

  
 Autographed Formula 1 Grand Prix Programmes
British Grand Prix programme held on the 9th - 11th June 2006 at Silverstone, unsigned.
Grand prix programmes available after each race priced at £23 each including insured international shipping.
British grand prix programme signed by pole position winner Juan Pablo Montoya and his Williams team mate Ralf Schumacher on the relative drivers page.
www.maxiview2000.com /programmes   (2190 words)

  
 Saltire : Blogging by Steve MacLaughlin
You arrive at the right hander at 181 mph, before dabbing the brakes, with your speed dropping slightly to 165 mph in sixth as you swing through the bend, which is off-camber at the exit.
The first British Grand Prix was held at Silverstone in 1948, and it was the site of the first Formula One World Championship race in 1950.
The race itself is considered the home Grand Prix for most of the Formula One teams, who have their operations based out of England.
saltire.weblogger.com /2003/07/17   (909 words)

  
 SI.com - Motor Sports - Kilted demonstrator disrupts British Grand Prix - Sunday July 20, 2003 12:46 PM
Posted: Sunday July 20, 2003 8:52 AM Updated: Sunday July 20, 2003 12:46 PM SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) -- A demonstrator wearing a Scottish kilt and brandishing protest placards risked death by running down the track during the British Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday.
In 1977 British driver Tom Pryce was killed at the South African Grand Prix when he collided with a marshal who was running across the track with a fire extinguisher.
At the 2000 German Grand Prix at Hockenheim a spectator wandered around the course and crossed the track in front of oncoming cars.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /motorsports/news/2003/07/20/british_protest   (718 words)

  
 GrandPrix.com > British GP > Race Report
The British Grand Prix was an interesting and unusual affair but it is hard to know whether or not it was a true picture of the relative competitiveness of the top teams in F1 at the moment.
The British GP of 2003 will be remembered for the man in the kilt who single-handedly invaded the circuit.
The man was killed instantly (it was not pleasant) but worse than that Pryce too was killed in the impact and Jacques Laffite was fortunate to emerge unhurt when Pryce's car, with a dead man at the wheel, crashed into his car at the end of the straight.
www.grandprix.com /race/r708racereport.html   (2007 words)

  
 United States Grand Prix
A good friend of mine who has been attending the British Grand Prix at Silverstone for years says you should bring rain gear, boots for the mud, sun screen, shorts, a warm jacket, a hat to protect you from sun and rain, long pants and a sweat shirt.
In 1950, Silverstone played host to the first Grand Prix of the modern World Championship that exists today and includes the United States Grand Prix on Sept. 28 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (mother of Queen Elizabeth, who is the reigning monarch of Great Britain) attended the 1950 British Grand Prix at Silverstone along with a huge crowd to watch Guiseppe Farina win driving an Alfa Romeo.
www.usgpindy.com /news/story.php?story_id=1689   (1064 words)

  
 Barrichello wins British Grand Prix - Jul. 21, 2003
SILVERSTONE, England -- Ferrari's Rubens Barrichello clinched victory in the British Grand Prix here on Sunday in a race which had been plunged into chaos by a kilt-wearing protestor who ran onto the track in the face of cars speeding past at 200kmh.
He strolled down the track as the cars took evasive action, was wrestled to the ground by stewards and led away.
The safety car was called out for the second time and as most of the leading contenders took pit stops, Brazil's Da Matta, who had stopped when the safety car had been summoned earlier, took his chance to lead a grand prix for the first time in his career.
www.inq7.net /spo/2003/jul/21/spo_13-1.htm   (862 words)

  
 Moto GP 2003, motogp calendar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Planes, boats and motorhomes have occupied Fuchs Kawasaki Team riders, Andrew Pitt and Garry McCoy, in the lead-up to this Sunday's British Grand Prix, which is the traditional turning point of the 16 round MotoGP World Championship.
Proposed British GP wild card Akira Yanagawa is absent as he recovers from a back injury suffered at the recent Grand Prix of Catalunya.
While the British GP will be an important race focus for Kawasaki it also signals an intense period of activity in the non-stop development of the 990cc Ninja ZX-RR prototype.
www.stickyrubber.com /motogp/2003/british.html   (1315 words)

  
 BMC / NIKE Grand Prix 2003 Report
In 2003 we published an informal contract that described what we set out to do with our races and what we expected from athletes and coaches.
The Eton meeting was supposed to be an evening of middle distance following the inclusion of the rest of the UKA grand prix events in BAL division one in the afternoon.
The Grand Prix continues to get stronger year on year in terms of consistently having fast races and in the depth of standards.
www.britishmilersclub.com /files/grandprix2003report.htm   (1100 words)

  
 British Grand Prix - Corporate Hospitality at Silverstone Circuit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
British Grand Prix - Corporate Hospitality at Silverstone Circuit
New for the 2003 British Grand Prix, these exclusive suites offer panoramic views of the track between Copse corner and Maggots.
Situated in the centre of the circuit in the exclusive Copse Paddock Village, you can relax and enjoy the ultimate in style and service at one of the world's most prestigious motor racing events.
www.hospitalityweb.com /F1transfers.htm   (452 words)

  
 St. Petersburg Grand Prix 2003 -- A St. Petersburg Times Sports Section
While turnout was not as expected, officials are pleased with the first Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and look to upgrade.
Those who competed in the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg say only minor changes needed.
The video shows Grand Prix race winner Paul Tracy passing another car as he whizzes around the track.
www.sptimes.com /2003/webspecials03/grandprix/index.shtml   (327 words)

  
 British Grand Prix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The first ever British Grand Prix was won by the French team of Louis Wagner and Robert Sénéchal driving a Delage 155B.
He was immediately tackled by race officials and removed from the premises.
McLaren were tipped to be runaway winners but Renault emerged as major challengers during the race.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_Grand_Prix   (452 words)

  
 F1 News > Silverstone quagmires to be consigned to history - Grandprix.com
THE paying spectator was vaulted to the top of the motor racing agenda today as Silverstone unveiled dramatic details of its five year plan to make the home of the British grand prix the best and most sophisticated formula one circuit in the world.
Images glutinous spectator areas, the bane of the British race fan's life since time immemorial, will be consigned to the history books along with embarrassing memories of last year's disastrous round of the world championship which saw flooded car parks being closed on qualifying day and fans refunded their entrance fees.
The first phase of an overall 80 million pound development will see the circuit completely revamped in time for the 2003 British grand prix with an imaginative new track layout designed for better spectator viewing and enhanced overtaking prospects.
www.grandprix.com /ns/ns04373.html   (714 words)

  
 2006 British Grand Prix - Preview
As the first of this season's two home races for the Honda Racing F1 Team, the British Grand Prix is one of the highlights of the season, with the team's Operations Centre based only eight miles away in nearby Brackley.
Also a firm favourite with the team's race drivers, Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello, the Silverstone circuit is one of the fastest tracks on the F1 calendar, and the grandstands will be packed with the many British fans of the team and Jenson.
Needless to say we all enjoy this Grand Prix and a lot of our team members and their families will be in attendance.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2006/06/06/010115.html   (570 words)

  
 The Official Formula 1 Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
German Grand Prix 2002 - the race in pictures
British Grand Prix 2002 - the race in pictures
French Grand Prix 2002 - the race in pictures
www.formula1.com /news/month/2003/7.html   (83 words)

  
 F1 2003 Part 6, Britain & Germany quiz -- free game
F1 GP 2003 : F1 2003 Part 6, Britain & Germany
Who was fastest in Friday qualifying for the 2003 British Grand Prix?
On which lap of the 2003 British Grand Prix was the safety car brought out?
www.funtrivia.com /playquiz.cfm?qid=140340   (192 words)

  
 United States Grand Prix
After 11 races in the 2003 season, seven drivers still have a mathematical chance to win the title.
The six-week break is designed to give the crewmembers some time with their families in the middle of the hectic season.
USGP tickets: Tickets for the 2003 United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis are on sale, and the IMS ticket office encourages customers to place orders early to ensure the best possible opportunity to acquire good seats.
www.usgpindy.com /news/story.php?story_id=1681   (1148 words)

  
 Deva's Michael Schumacher Homepage - 2003 British Grand Prix
As the race settled down again, it was Barrichello's Ferrari that was the fastest car on the track and he thrilled the crowd as he worked his way back through the field, finally taking the McLaren of Kimi Raikkonen in a thrilling 190 mph pass for the lead just after his second pit stop.
Arguably, it was the best of his seven grand prix wins as well as his first since September last year.
We had a very good test here after the Canadian Grand Prix and last week's test was also very productive, leading to improvements on the chassis, engine and Bridgestone tyre package.
www.formone.demon.co.uk /news/britain   (3452 words)

  
 UK Karting - Irish Kart Grand Prix 2003 Report   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
With the British Grand Prix cancelled on the same weekend, the 210cc class was swelled in numbers by a pro-active switch of venue for the class that in some respects took on the meeting as it's own mega Grand Prix.
However, it was British champion Lionel Sifleet from Walsall that set the pace to win.
All in all the terrific weather helped make it another terrific Grand Prix although for some the hot conditions did play havoc with reliability.
www.karting.co.uk /results/20030824-IrishKartGrandPrix.html   (2014 words)

  
 Ford Racing: Team Ford Racing News
In a unique partnership between Columbia TriStar Films UK and Jaguar Racing, Arnold Schwarzenegger will be the guest of honour at this event where the home team's F-1 cars will race in front of a global audience of millions carrying a specially designed Terminator 3 livery.
The team's pit-lane garage will also boast the unique livery that has been designed as a one-off for the British Grand Prix.
I am also delighted to attend the British Grand Prix as a guest of Jaguar Racing which, like the film itself promises to be pure action!"
www.fordracing.com /news/detail/?article=22834   (433 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Motorsport | Formula One | Driver-aid ban set for July
Traction control systems and automatic gearboxes are to be outlawed from Formula One, starting at the British Grand Prix on 20 July.
But drivers will still be able to communicate with their teams, despite an earlier plan for the immediate elimination of pit-to-car radio.
The ruling falls half-way between the FIA's desire to ban "driver aids" from the start of the season on 9 March, and the opposition of some teams to any change until 2004.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/low/motorsport/formula_one/2681835.stm   (272 words)

  
 British Grand Prix 2003, at Silverstone - Concert and Event Breaks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
British Grand Prix 2003, at Silverstone - Concert and Event Breaks
Watch the Prancing Horses and Silver Arrows strut their stuff at the fantastic British Grand Prix.
Featuring the world's top drivers and cars, this is a genuine highlight of the sporting calendar.
www.european-citybreak.co.uk /concert_event_british_grand_prix.htm   (127 words)

  
 British Grand Prix Silverstone 11 June 2006 Tickets Coach Travel Accommodation Where to Stay How to Get There   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
It is now 99.9% certain to be very warm and sunny throughout the Grand Prix weekend, temperatures are expected to reach 25 degrees on Saturday and 26 degrees on Sunday.
Northamptonshire Police have now released their traffic plan for this year's Fosters British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
There are some changes from 2005, so if you are planning to drive to Silverstone, please check the latest details by clicking here.
www.britishgrandprixsilverstone.co.uk   (403 words)

  
 italiaspeed.com: French Grand Prix
SILVERSTONE, ENGLAND, July 19, 2003 — European Minardi Cosworth concluded the final day of preparations for tomorrow’s British Grand Prix in solid style, completing its technical preparations and fine-tuning its cars for the 60-lap race.
“Both European Minardi drivers put in a solid performance today, and despite lining up in P18 and P19 for tomorrow’s British Grand Prix, the team is not unhappy, as the cars were carrying significant fuel loads.
As usual, we are hopeful that, in the right circumstances, a Championship point or two can be had tomorrow.
www.italiaspeed.com /news_2003_f1/news_043_british_minardi_qual.html   (465 words)

  
 JamAuto.com - Motorsport News
Excitement and the art of overtaking returned to Formula 1 in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, but an all-action race was clouded by one misguided individual who risked not only his own life but that of every driver in the race when he ran onto the track to make a bizarre protest.
It cast a shadow over Rubens Barrichello's finest day in the top flight, as the Brazilian took a well earned, yet hard fought, victory for Ferrari.
It was yet another lucky escape on a day that F1 lived a charmed existence.
www.jamauto.com /motorsport/f1/2003/ms072003_1.htm   (1190 words)

  
 Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal) 2003 preview | The Car Enthusiast |
This weekend, Formula 1 arrives at the fantastic venue of Montreal and the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for the 2003 Canadian Grand Prix.
After reverse-engineering the fuel-laden Saturday Monaco qualifying times to take into account the laps of fuel on board, the grid in Monaco (and the race finish) would have looked like the following if we were using any planet-earth-accepted qualifying system.
It seems that Williams is a bit behind the 8-ball this season, getting beaten by Ferrari, McLaren, and Renault, and fighting to stay ahead of BAR and Jaguar.
www.carenthusiast.com /20030613_f12003canada_preview_eb.html   (1976 words)

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