Formula 1: British Grand Prix 2012 Thoughts, Preview and Predictions

After a truly memorable race in Valencia (never thought I'd write that), this weekend sees the Formula 1 circus descend upon Silverstone for the British Grand Prix.

Back in 1950, Silverstone hosted the first race of the very first Formula 1 World Championship. In 2012, it's the ninth round.

Fernando Alonso broke the sequence in Valencia, becoming the first driver to win a second race this season. The Spaniard's home win has given him a handsome cushion in the drivers' championship, as top rivals Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel failed to score.

Both men will be looking to make amends and start to close the gap on Sunday.

But while there is a race this weekend, the first thoughts of the F1 world are with Maria ...

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