What a difference a year makes!
Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix last year, this year he will be fortunate to place in the top eight. Such are the changing fortunes in Formula One.
Lewis Hamilton wins at Silverstone in 2008
His car is just not quick enough around the fast sweeping bends at Silverstone to keep pace with the top cars such as Brawn and Red Bull.
So who are the favourites to do well in this year’s race on Sunday 21st June? Jenson Button, having won 6 of the 7 races so far this season, must be a key candidate. But his team mate in the Brawn team Rubens Barrichello cannot be ruled out at this, one of his favourite tracks.
The Red Bull cars are super quick at the moment and both Mark Webber and Sebastien Vettel will be in with a great chance of victory on Sunday afternoon.
What about Ferrari chances? The car has been much improved over the last couple of races so may finish on the podium with a little luck, particularly in the hands of Felipe Massa. His team mate Kimi Raikkonen continues his lacklustre form.
The major car manufacturer teams BMW, Renault and Toyota will be fighting for the crumbs at this race, although Fernando Alonso in the Renault will push to the extreme and Jarno Trulli in the Toyota usually qualifies well.
My tip for victory? I’m going for Button in the Brawn to make it 7 out of 8 with Barrichello second.