Although it was organised at very short notice and ran for just over 48 hours, our Virgin Racing British Grand Prix competition attracted a surprising amount of entrants.

It's a rare privilege to enter McLaren's inner sanctum, the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC), but on Friday night 600 Vodafone guests got just that... and more.

Halfway through Lap 26 of the British Grand Prix will mark the central point of the 2010 Formula 1 season. Before visiting a new-look Silverstone, GPUpdate.net reviews each driver’s performances, including highs and lows, from the first nine races of a highly dramatic championship.

Super Nova has appointed one of its past drivers, Luca Filippi to drive for the team this weekend at its home race at Silverstone. He will fill in for Josef Kral who must take a back seat and recover following his accident in Valencia.

Pitpass' business editor Chris Sylt reveals that Texas may not be the only beneficiary of the proposed Grand Prix in Austin.

Red Bull F1 driver on that crash, the title chase and Vettel

The Super Nova team has confirmed that Italy’s Luca Filippi will deputise for the injured Josef Kral for this weekend’s latest two rounds of the championship at Silverstone. The latter continues to recover following his high-flying accident in Valencia.

Former world champion Damon Hill believes the battle between Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button could take on a new edge at the British Grand Prix.

Calculations suggest that average speed will remain relatively unchanged and in fact the circuit, while remaining fast, will be slightly less of an engine circuit than it used to be.

Marking the halfway point of the 2010 Bridgestone-backed GP2 Series, the British Grand Prix at Silverstone will host the fifth round of the championship this weekend.

American driver Jonathan Summerton is working with Formula 1 hopefuls Cypher Group, the latter has confirmed to GPUpdate.net, with regards to a debut in 2011. The company, made up of ex-US F1 engineers plus other members, has already revealed that it is in a technical partnership with a current F1 manufacturer and hopes to be accepted by F1 governing body the FIA.

Renault Team Principal Eric Boullier believes the Enstone outfit will continue battling Mercedes GP for fourth in the Constructors’ Championship until the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi. The two are currently separated by just 20 points with ten Grands Prix still to go.

You have got to let the Brits have something to cheer about...the football was a shambles for England and Andy Murray played extremely well but could not deliver at Wimbledon, so it's a good job that we have the British Grand Prix this weekend – surely that can give us all something to raise our spirits.

Halfway through Lap 26 of the British Grand Prix will mark the central point of the 2010 Formula 1 season. Before visiting a new-look Silverstone, GPUpdate.net reviews each driver’s performances, including highs and lows, from the first nine races of a highly dramatic championship.

Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he has cleared the air with Fernando Alonso following the Spaniard's outburst after the European Grand Prix.

Michelin has expressed its regret over the decision by Formula 1 governing body the FIA and FOTA (Formula One Teams Association) to accept only a single tyre supplier ahead of the 2011 season.

I'm pleased that we have made good progress and I hope that we can maintain this for the rest of the year.

Red Bull's Mark Webber hopes to boost his Formula 1 title hopes with a maiden British Grand Prix victory at Silverstone next weekend.

British Formula 3 championship leader Jean-Eric Vergne was delighted to jump into a Formula 1 cockpit for the first time at the weekend as he drove Red Bull Racing’s 2009 machine at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Silverstone is a place where all the drivers are happy to drive, because it really shows 100% of the potential of an F1 car in the high-speed corners.

Formula 1 hits the halfway mark of the season at a familiar but significantly revised venue as Bridgestone's hard and soft compound tyres take on the challenge of the new configuration Silverstone.

Just as British Formula 1 fans are excited to see the Senna name back in action at Silverstone this weekend, Bruno is thrilled to be returning to Northamptonshire – scene of a GP2 victory for himself two years ago as well as Ayrton’s win in the 1988 British Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton says he and Fernando Alonso have messaged each other and are "cool", despite a public row following the European Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton has explained how he has been in contact with Fernando Alonso via text message following the disagreement involving the pair at the European Grand Prix. The Spaniard was clearly annoyed with the Englishman during the race after the latter illegitimately overtook the Safety Car.

Andretti Autosport has confirmed that Ryan Hunter-Reay will be remaining in the cockpit until the end of the season, having recently announced drives race-by-race. The news on Sunday was accompanied by another impressive performance by the Dallas man, who charged through the field at Watkins Glen.

Lewis Hamilton set for emotional reunion at Silverstone and has made up with Fernando Alonso, plus other rumours.

Will Power returned to the top step of the podium to increase his championship lead at Watkins Glen on Sunday. Leading from pole position, it was an Australian 1-2 result for himself and team-mate Ryan Briscoe as reigning Champion Dario Franchitti completed the podium.

The FIA's former technical consultant Tony Purnell has launched a scathing attack on F1 saying that its "cars are ugly and don't race well," and the sport is "synonymous with scandal."

Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button are seeking to dominate the British GP weekend, not simply in terms of the world championship but to make amends to the country following England's pitiful performance in the World Cup.

Lotus Racing has confirmed that Fairuz Fauzy will be driving in Friday Practice for the team at four more races ithis season

Lotus has confirmed that test driver Fairuz Fauzy will be making four more Friday free practice runs before the end of the season. The Malaysian first sat in the car in-season at home track Sepang and is now lined up for Hungary, Singapore and Abu Dhabi as well as this weekend’s first 90-minute session at Silverstone.