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Silverstone 6 Hours, LMS, 2011That 'Back to School' Feeling

We are used to the Silverstone round of the Le Mans Series having an end-of-term feel, with the last four seasons having witnessed the year wrapped up by a finalé in Northamptonshire. This year the Silverstone 6 Hours is Round 4 of the Series, with the last race coming later this month at Estoril in Portugal. What's more, after a two-month break, Silverstone 2011 seems more like the first day of term.

It is ten weeks since the previous round at Imola, and much has happened in that time. Phil Barker and his team of engineers and mechanics at RML's main facility in Wellingborough have been characteristically busy.

Having "borrowed" the former Andretti Green chassis from Honda Performance Development in the United States, following Mike's horrendous crash at Spa, the car had to be completely rebuilt after its return from Italy in July.

The chassis had already been stripped down and rebuilt several times, not only on its arrival in the UK after two years in storage, but also three times in the run-up to the Le Mans. It was then refurbished again following a fourth place in the 24 Hours. In typical RML fashion, the car that went back to HPD was probably in a better state than when it arrived.

RML AD Group, Imola 2011. Photo: David LordIn its place the team will debut another new chassis at Silverstone. Indeed, it will be the first new HPD chassis for a couple of years, although the recent announcement of a new "Cost Capped" HPD-ARX01g suggests it won't be the last - see paragraph below. The tub itself was delivered to the Wellingborough workshops from Oreca in France in mid-June, but then had to be handed over to Wirth Research for conversion to the full HPD specifications. (If you're not familiar with the heritage of the HPD ARX-01, please see our page on the car here). That lengthy process meant that the Andretti Green tub had to service the team not only for the Le Mans 24 Hours, but also the Imola 6 Hours. However, the two-month Summer break has given the team plenty of time to prepare the new car for Silverstone.

RML AD Group, Imola 2011. Photo: Peter May

The Title Chase Hots Up

RML AD Group will arrive at Silverstone - and Estoril - as defending LMP2 title-holders, but as the Series nears its conclusion, any chance of retaining the crown appears slim. Debilitating regulations have meant that the HPD chassis, which was the class act in 2010, has struggled to remain competitive through 2011.

Strakka racing HPD. Photo: Marcus PottsHowever, by dint of good fortune and some consistent results, Strakka Racing's example (shared by Danny Watts, Jonny Kane (right) and Nick Leventis) lies a close second to the Greaves Motorsport Zytek. The latter won the class at Le Mans, and then won again last time out in Italy, whereas the Strakka HPD has, like RML's sister car, struggled on outright pace. A good run for them on home ground at Silverstone (where the team is based) could see their chances kept alive, but another win for Ojjeh, Kimber-Smith and Frenchman Olivier Lombard could put the Zytek beyond reach.

There's a similar story in LMP1, where Rebellion Racing and Team Pescarolo (below) are neck-and-neck as they arrive in Britain. Muddying their waters will be seven entries from the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup, who share the grid at Silverstone. The ILMC runners can take points from the Le Mans Series competitors, but not vice versa, so a good result for either squad could be enough to secure the P1 title - if the other falters.

Team Pescarolo. Photo: Marcus Potts

LMP2 at Silverstone

The full entry list for LMP2 and Formula Le Mans for the Silverstone 6 Hours (Round 4 of the Le Mans Series, and Round 6 of the ILMC) 2011 is reproduced below. Clicking on the thumbnail will reveal an enlargement. Most of these have been updated since the last round with more recent images.

   LMP2          
26 RML AD Group Signatech Nissan
France
FRA
D
Oreca 03-Nissan Franck Mailleux (FRA)
Jean Karl Vernay (FRA)
Lucas Ordoñez (FRA)
35 RML AD Group Oak Racing
France
FRA
D
Pescarolo - Judd BMW Frédéric da Rocha (FRA)
Patrice Lafargue (FRA)
Andrea Barlesi (BEL)
36 RML AD Group RML AD Group
United Kingdom
GBR
D
HPD ARX-01d
HPD V6 turbo
Tommy Erdos (BRA)
Mike Newton (GBR)
Ben Collins (GBR)
39 Pecon Racing Pecon Racing
Argentina ARG
M
Lola B11/40
Judd V8
Luis Perez Companc (ARG)
Matias Russo (ARG)
Pierre Kaffer (GER)
40 Race Performance Race Performance
Switzerland SUI
D
Oreca 03
Judd V8
Michel Frey (CHE)
Ralph Meichtry (CHE)
Marc Rostan (FRA)
41 Greaves Motorsport Greaves Motorsport
United Kingdom
GBR
D
Zytek Z11SN
Nissan
Karim Ojjeh (SAU)
Olivier Lombard (FRA)
Tom Kimber-Smith (GBR)
42 Strakka Racing Strakka Racing
United Kingdom
GBR
M
HPD ARX -01d
HPD V6 Turbo
Nick Leventis (GBR)
Danny Watts (GBR)
Jonny Kane (GBR)
43 RLR Motorsport RLR Motorsport
United Kingdom
GBR
D
MG Lola EX265
Judd V8
Barry Gates (GBR)
Rob Garofall (GBR)
Warren Hughes (GBR)
44 Extreme Limute AM Paris Extreme Limite
AM Paris
Withdrawn

FRA
D
Norma M200P
Judd V8
Fabien Rosier (FRA)
Maurice Basso (CHE)
TBA
45 Boutsen Energy Racing Boutsen Energy Racing
Belgium
BEL
D
Oreca 03
Nissan
Dominik Kraihamer (AUT)
Thor Christian Ebbesvik (NOR)
46 TDS Racing TDS Racing

ESP
M
Oreca 03
Nissan
Mathias Beche (CHE)
Pierre Thiriet (FRA)
TBA
   Formula Le Mans  
 
 
   
92 Neil Garner Motorsport Neil Garner Motorsport
United Kingdom
GBR
M
Formula Le Mans
Oreca 09
John Hartshorne (GBR)
Steve Keating (GBR)
Phil Keen (GBR)
93 Genoa Racing Storholm / AUH /
London Project Racing
(Genoa Racing)
United Kingdom
GBR
M
Formula Le Mans
Oreca 09
Aldous Mitchell (AUS)
Jordan Grogor (ZAF)
Bassam Kronfli (CAN)
95 Pegasus Racing Pegasus Racing
France
FRA
M
Formula Le Mans
Oreca 09
Mirco Schultis (GER)
Patrick Simon (GER)
Julien Schell (FRA)
99 JMB Racing JMB Racing
Monaco
MCO
M
Formula Le Mans
Oreca 09
TBA
TBA
TBA

M = Michelin Tyres, D = Dunlop Tyres

In LMP2, the significant factors to note this weekend include the absence of the Level 5 entry. The American squad contested all the previous rounds through to Imola, as well as the Le Mans 24 Hours and the American Le Mans Series. However, results, even with the HPD-powered cost-capped (and "finned") Lola (below), were not as rewarding for Scott Tucker and his outfit as hoped, and the team announced in late July that they had become the first to commit to a new cost-capped HPD chassis, the ARX-01g. Preparing a two-car squad from scratch in less than eight weeks has proved more of a challenge than anticipated, so Level 5 will miss the Silverstone round. Instead they will debut the new car - possibly both of them - at Laguna Seca on the 18th.

Level 5 Lola, Imola 2011. Photo: Marcus Potts

Cost-Capped HPD
The surfacing of a cost-capped HPD - one capable of being sold within the tight financial constraints of the ACO's LMP2 regulations - had been anticipated for some time. After all, Zytek had managed to offer a cost capped version of their chassis from the start of the year, despite no evidence of redevelopment, and the Oreca 03 chassis snuck in under the bar via a similar route, so why not HPD?

The official press release only reveals superficial details, but does enough to confirm that the ARX-01g is a straight evolution (revolution?) of the -01d that RML AD Group currently campaigns. That means Level 5 will be able to run the new cars with more power (through larger restrictors) and with less weight (without the 20 kg "grandfather" penalty) and exploit higher refueling flow rates than both the RML and Strakka examples.

RML AD Group HPD-ARX01d.Externally, there is little to distinguish between the two generations of HPD. Even under the carbon fibre the engine, gearbox, central tub, suspension, brakes and most major ancillaries are also unchanged. Where the two do differ is in the smaller details - items that can mean the difference between costing a packet, and costing the earth. The ARX-01g will have cheaper cast alloy wheels and a much simpler engine management and electronics system, for example, and various other technical details are also expected to be less sophisticated, and therefore cheaper - all with the aim of undercutting the £300,000 price ceiling.

The appearance of the cost-capped HPD so soon after RML AD Group took delivery of a new HPD tub is assumed by many to be no coincidence. The exercise served to prove that producing a new HPD within the cost-capped limits was not only feasible, but actually possible. Having delivered a new tub in July 2011, for RML AD Group, Wirth Research demonstrated to the ACO (far more effectively, perhaps, than some of the other manufacturers) that meeting the letter of the LMP2 regulations was achievable. The question now remains; how long before the ARX-01d becomes little more than a footnote in the motorsport archives.

Olivier to Oak
Another absentee in LMP2 is the second Oak Racing Pescarolo, although the team will still be fielding three cars. The withdrawal of Quifel ASM from LMP1 (citing unreliability of the Zytek engine and the consequential poor finishing record of the team's #20 Zytek 09SC for the team's decision) has released the talented Olivier Pla, and he joins Oak in their #24 LMP1 entry. Quifel, meanwhile, has invested in one of the new McLaren MP4 GT3 racecars; suggesting that the team's prototype days are now on hold.

Team RLR. Imola 2011. Photo: Marcus PottsAnother driver change is perhaps of more interest to RML AD Group, and that is the return of Warren Hughes to the cockpit of the Team RLR MG Lola EX265 (right). Warren will be very familiar with the car, having raced the EX265 with RML AD Group a few years ago - with some success! He was back in the driving seat last year, when he helped the team debut the car at the Hungaroring. He now steps in to replace Simon Phillips, and bring his undoubted experience and pace to the line-up.

This change has been prompted by the announcement that MG Cars (China) has, after years of coaxing from both RML AD Group and Team RLR, finally decided to follow through on the company's offers of support. The news broke at the end of July (and was covered here on our companion website at www.mg-lola.com) and follows seven years during which RML AD Group kept the name of MG alive in motorsport, developing and racing successive versions of the MG Lola chassis, culminating in the MG EX265C of 2008.

Subtle Changes
Within the other Silverstone classes there are several minor changes to the regular entry list. Just four cars will compete in FLM, with the absence of the Hope Racing entry. Although not confirmed, this is assumed to follow the team's withdrawal of its Oreca Swiss HyTech "flybrid" entry in LMP1, where the MIK Corse Zytek 09 now remains as the sole "new technology" entrant in the 6 Hours.

The London ProjectGenoa Racing (pictured in far right-hand column) is absent, but their slot on the grid is taken by the Dubai-based Storholm Racing entry, competing in association with the London Racing Project to raise awareness and funding for research into macular degeneration and other eye diseases. The driver line-up comprises a trio of relative unknowns, although they have a fairly high profile in the Middle East, where the team is based. The livery alone should ensure some coverage! If you are interested in making a donation or would like further information please contact Moorfields Eye Charity on 0207 566 2565 or visit /www.thelondonproject.org/ or www.moorfields.nhs.uk/eyecharity.

Just to complicate the issue a little, MIK Corse (#23, pictured right) will debut the latest version of Zytek's hybrid technology under the new name of GV Racing. Zytek has been at the forefront of developing "green" technologies for motorsport, and the company's KERS system has already won at Grand Prix level. In the LM prototype classes, the Zytek 09HS has been a regular competitor for three seasons, but up until now the system deployed has used largely production-based components. GV Racing’s 09SH will be the first to employ a pure race-bred system.

Aston Martin racing, Lola AM, Silverstone 2010. Photo: Marcus PottsAfter a fairly disastrous season in LMP1, Aston Martin has set aside its AMR-One project (for the time being at least) and elected to return to Silverstone with one of last year's Lola-designed chassis (left). Contractual obligations weighed against the damage that the poorly performing AMR-One was doing to the company's marketing profile meant that dusting off the #007 from 2010 was the most cost-effective solution. With no sign of the Belgian Kronos Racing Lola Aston Martin since Le Mans (usually co-driven by Vanina Ickx) the Prodrive example (shared by Adrian Fernandez, Harold Primat and Christian Klien) will be the sole AMR P1 at Silverstone.

Audi R18. Photo: Marcus Potts

The works diesels, however, will be well represented, with two Audi R18s, and two factory Peugeots. Although listed, Antony Davidson is understood to have failed a medical at the last moment, and won't be driving for Peugeot after all. He fell off a mountain bike during the 'summer recess' and fractured his collar bone. More fortunate is Matthieu Lahaye. The young Frenchman suffered serious injuries in a head-on smash into the barriers at Spa, in June, and has been recuperating ever since. His clean bill of health means a return to the #15 Oak Racing Pescarolo. With Olivier Pla now partnering Harold Prémat in the sister chassis, Oak looks to have a strong line-up in the petrol-powered sub-class for Silverstone.

One surprise absentee will be the Team Oreca customer Peugeot 908 HDI FAP. The 2010 ex-works chassis has done well this season to overcome the penalties imposed on 'grandfathered' cars, and took a win at Sebring in Round 1 of the ILMC, but team boss Hugues de Chaunac is keen to focus on preparations for a new venture in 2012, and the distinctive fluorescent orange and blue livery will be absent from Silverstone - although the team does have a "works" role to play in LMP2, with the #45 Boutsen Energy Oreca 03.

The Plank
For those interested in studying the minutiae of technical regulations, Silverstone will be a chance to see if the subtle changes imposed within the prototype category since the last race will have any effect. Findings arising from an FIA enquiry into pre-season accidents suffered by the factory Peugeot 908s have resulted in modifications to the rules. The under-floor wooden plank that all prototypes carry will now be checked regularly for damage throughout the weekend, and any signs of wear will be penalised. This will mean a general increase in ride-height and a less aggressive aero-package for most teams and cars, and it will be interesting to see which (of the diesels especially) cope best.

Larbre Competition, Corvette 2011. Photo: Marcus PottsFinally, we have a typically large entry for the GT categories, with a mix of 24 Pro and Am representatives within the total of 49 cars expected to start the race on Sunday. There are no great surprises among these ranks, with all the regulars represented, and if previous rounds have been anything to go by, a fantastic battle is assured.

It's neck-and-neck in GTE-Pro within the ILMC at the moment, with AF Corse just 6 points clear of BMW, but the LMS challenge is better defined. Italian squad AF Corse leads again, but by a substantial margin over Hankook. Larbre Competition head the table for the GTE-Am title in the ILMC, and another good result for them here could even wrap it up, but it's wide open in the Le Mans Series.

For the full entry list in PDF format, including a comprehensive LMP1 and GT listing, click: Silverstone Entry List.

The Classes. Le Mans Series 2011. Photo: Marcus Potts

There are nominally five classes in the Le Mans Series; LMP1, LMP2, Formula Le Mans, GTE-Pro and GTE-Am. To help with identification the ACO has introduced a coloured numbering system – red panels for LMP1, blue for LMP2, purple for FLM, green for GTE-Pro and orange for GTE-Am.

LMP1 LMP2 Formula Le Mans GT Pro GT-Am
LMP1
LMP2
FLM
GTE-Pro
GTE-Am

In addition, each car also carries a band of three coloured lights. These are illuminated to denote the first, second and third-placed cars in each class. For a further breakdown and explanation of the "class structure" in the Le Mans Series, please have a look at our Spa Preview.

The Circuit

Silverstone Circuit 2011

The new Silverstone 'Arena' circuit came into full use just over a year ago, so most of the drivers in the Silverstone 6 Hours will be familiar with the revised section that links the old Vale corner through to Brooklands. Some were sad to see the loss of the famous Bridge Corner - one of the most demanding in motorsport, and hugely satisfying to any who managed to get it "just right". However, the general consensus has been that the revised layout more than compensates for the loss of this one classic corner.

Instead, drivers face a series of new and perhaps equally demanding turns. Taking the new Abbey 'flat' is one challenge, but carrying speed effectively through the new Arena spectator complex is another. The former Club Straight, part of the original northern "International" circuit, has been renamed Wellington Straight, in honour of the wartime bombers that operated from Silverstone Airfield during WW2, while Aintree recalls the original Merseyside track that once hosted the British Grand Prix.

With the original Silverstone Farm now nestled between two elements of the old and new configuration (roughly where the word "Abbey" lies in the diagram above), the circuit now boasts a Farm Curve as well as the older Farm Straight. The Curve, a sweeping and very fast left-hander, follows on smoothly from the realigned Abbey, and offers brave drivers an overtaking opportunity into Village.

The rest of the layout remains largely unchanged following the major re-vamp that has taken place over the last three years. Copse has been reprofiled, and there is extended run-off along the old Pit Straight. There has also been resurfacing throughout the Vale and Club combination, with subtle changes to the overall alignment to assist with the creation of a new pitlane entry.

The Silverstone "Wing", new pit complex 2011. Photo: Marcus Potts

That new entry slip is perhaps a very modest sign of the most significant development to hit the track in 2011; the opening of the £27 million 'Silverstone Wing'. The all-new pit and administration complex was opened on 17th May, and has already seen service for the British Grand Prix and rounds of the FIA GT1 Championship and World Superbikes, among others. It is a radical and eyecatching design that has, on the whole, been met with approval. As one wag reported - "Silverstone is no longer the pits".

In truth, the old pitlane wasn't actually too bad, but the new one restores Silverstone firmly among the top rank of international motor racing circuits It also assures the Northamptonshire track its status as the home of the British Grand Prix for years to come. The new building hasn't been without its critics, not least because the Media Centre has no windows, the nearest car parks for teams, drivers (and Media) are a bus ride away, and spectators don't get a clear view of some of the garages from the opposing grandstands. Some of these are insurmountable obstacles, and will continue to draw criticism, but others will be rectified over the coming months, especially as regular usage highlights these and other shortfalls. On the whole though, the development has been widely acclaimed.

Going back to the track itself, we discovered this useful YouTube video from James Allen and Martin Brundle. If you can stomach the sight of a two-seater F1 car going round the track it's a worthy introduction to the revised layout:

We have created a new Circuit Plan, and this can be downloaded at high resolution or as a vector EPS file using the links in the right-hand column.

Support Races

The usual mix of open-wheel, classic endurance and mini-prototype racing acts as support for the Silverstone 6 Hours. The Speed EuroSeries has been the one to watch throughout the year so far, with exciting closely-fought races between cars that look as varied, and often as quick, as their larger cousins in the main event.

Speed EuroSeries 2011. Spa. Photo: Peter May, Dailysportscar

Lighter in weight but less powerful than the "real thing", many set times that wouldn't disgrace an LMP2 car in the Le Mans Series, and the drivers tend to know this - often vying to demonstrate their pace in the hope of catching the eye of a team owner, or (in a fair few cases) just out there to enjoy themselves. Keep an eye open for some well-known names, including some top stars from GT and endurance racing.

Classic Endurance Series. Photo: Tim YorathThe Classic Endurance Series is one of the unsung stars of the motorsport calendar, and has been a regular support to the Le Mans Series programme for several years. The only problem is, the evocative and wonderful cars that take part in these races have usually been packed away and taken home by late on Saturday evening. That means only those spectators who can make it to the track for LMS practice and qualifying are going to be able to indulge their nostalgic passion and watch - and hear - these magnificent machines in action. It needs the Series' organisers to bite the bullet and persuade the competitors to stay on until Sunday, so that the CER paddock could remains as a central element to the morning's attractions. Even if they can't hear them running,or watch them battling for position, simply gazing at historic racecars makes some people go weak at the knees, and you'll rarely find a better assembly of full race-ready sportscars than the CER grid.

F3 Euroseries. Photo: Alexander SimsThe final element in the support package is the F3 Euro Series. This is an international single-seater championship now in its ninth season. It is billed as "one of the world’s toughest junior racing series", and is a joint venture between the Deutscher Motor Sport Bund e.V. (DMSB) and the Fédération Française du Sport Automobile (FFSA).

The Formula 3 Euro Series has attracted some big names, with Ryan Briscoe the inaugural champion in 2003 (with Christian Klein runner-up), while other illustrious champions have included Jamie Green (2004), Lewis Hamilton (2005) and Paul Di Resta (2006, with Sebastien Vettel as runner-up). Names like that confirm the F3 Euro Series as a breeding ground for future Grand Prix talent, and on that score alone, makes the support races worth watching

Weekend Schedule

The following schedule is subject to change and the circumstances and events of the day

Thursday 8th September

08:00 18:30     ILMC & LMS TEAM' SIGNING ON LMS Office
08:30 20:00     ILMC & LMS SCRUTINEERING ACO truck
15:00 18:00     ILMC & LMS DRIVERS' SIGNING ON LMS Office
15:00 19:00     Speed Series Administrative checks/Scrutineering Honda Race Centre
15:00 19:00     CER Administrative Checks/Signing on CER tent
15:00 19:00     CER Scrutineering CER tent

Friday 9th September

08:00 10:30     CER Administrative Checks/Signing on CER tent
08:00 10:30     CER Scrutineering CER tent
08:00 09:15     Speed Series Administrative Checks/Signing on/Scrutineering Honda Race Centre
08:00 11:00     ILMC & LMS SCRUTINEERING ACO Truck
08:30              Speed Series Driver's Briefing Jimmy Brown centre
09:00 11:00     ILMC & LMS DRIVERS' SIGNING ON LMS Office
09:30              F3 Euro Series Driver's Briefing Jimmy Brown centre
09:30 10:30     Speed Series Free Practice (60')
10:45 11:45     F3 Euro Series Pre event test (60')
11:30              CER Driver's Briefing CER Tent
11:30              ILMC & LMS DRIVERS' BRIEFING New Wing Briefing Room
11:45 12:30     Lunch Break (45')
12:00              ILMC & LMS TEAM MANAGERS' BRIEFING New Wing Briefing Room
12:30 13:00     CER Free Practice (30')
13:15 14:15     ILMC & LMS FREE PRACTICE 1 (60')
14:30 15:15     Speed Series Qualifying (45')
15:00              ILMC PRE EVENT PRESS CONFERENCE
15:30 16:00     F3 Euro Series Qualifying (30')
16:15 16:45     CER Qualifying 1 (30')
17:00 18:00     ILMC & LMS FREE PRACTICE 2 (60')
19:00              MICHELIN GREEN X CHALLENGE COCKTAIL ILMC & LMS Hospitality

Saturday 10th September

09:00 10:00     ILMC & LMS FREE PRACTICE 3 (60')
10:10 10:40     CER Qualifying 2 (30')
10:55 11:55     Speed Series Race 1 Race 1 (60')
12:10 12:50     F3 Euro Series Race 1 Race 2 (40')
11:15 12:15     ILMC & LMS TYRE MARKING
12:50 13:35     Lunch Break (45')
13:35 13:55     ILMC & LMS QUALIFYING - LM GTE Pro & LM GTE Am (20')
14:05 14:25     ILMC & LMS QUALIFYING - LM P1 & LM P2 & FLM (20')
14:30              ILMC & LMS QUALIFYING PRESS CONFERENCE
14:40 15:40     CER Race Race 3 (60')
15:55 16:15     F3 Euro Series Race 2 Race 4 (20')
16:30 18:00     Speed Series Race 2 Race 5 (90')

Sunday 11th September

09:00 09:20     ILMC & LMS Warm-up (20')
09:35 10:15     F3 Euro Series Race 3 Race 6 (40')
09:45 10:15     ILMC & LMS Autograph Session in front of Team Trucks (30')
10:20 10:45     ILMC & LMS Pit Walk - Gate Closed 10' before the end (40')
10:50              ILMC & LMS Pits Open
10:50              ILMC & LMS Grid Walk (30')
11:05              ILMC & LMS Pits Closed
11:20              ILMC & LMS Grid Walk Ends
11:31              Green Flag
11:35 17:35     ILMC & LMS RACE - Rolling Start Race 7 (6h + FL)
17:50              ILMC & LMS PRESS CONFRENCE

Media Coverage

Television coverage of the Le Mans Series in 2011 has varied from the good to the barely tolerable, and those events (like the Silverstone 6 Hours) where the LMS shares billing with the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup have tended to result in the poorest coverage. An exclusive deal for live coverage with Eurosport has meant that ILMC races are rarely covered in any depth, and the LMS suffers as a result. This weekend is no exception, and the current meagre schedule is:

Sunday September 11th (UK times)

11:30, Eurosport. 90 minutes. Live coverage of the first hour and a half of the race.
16:45, Eurosport. 45 minutes. Live coverage of the closing stages of the race

In case there are any changes to the schedule, please check the latest TV listing with Eurosport. You can also check the Le Mans Series website for a roundup of coverage here.

Fortunately, MotorsTV will be offering edited highlights, and their schedule includes:

Saturday September 17th (UK times)
20:45, MotorsTV. 60 minutes. Edited highlights of the whole race, followed by live coverage of the American Le Mans Series race from Laguna Seca.
Sunday September 18th (UK times)
09:45, MotorsTV. 60 minutes. Edited highlights of the whole Silverstone race.

Radio & On-line: Once again, there will be full coverage (live and as podcasts) of all the weekend's events and happenings from Radio Le Mans, beginning with Free Practice on Friday. John, Eve and their hard-working crew will also be covering all the support races as well, and their feed will not only be avaiulable on-line, but also trackside, via the public address and also on FM radio. They have a busy weekend!
Click here to open the Radio Le Mans home pageArticles and features about the Le Mans Series and previous races in this years championship can be listened to, or downloaded, via the website, which also carries season previews and interviews. Click the button below for access.

Please also note that we will be providing "live" coverage of the race here on www.rml-adgroup.com. To review an example of how detailed this is, please check out our coverage from the last round at Imola, Le Mans Series Round 3.

Le Mans Series 2011

Round 4 - Silverstone, England
September 8th - 11th 2011

Weekend Preview

Main Items

Introduction

LMP2 Entry List

Cost-Capped HPD

The Silverstone
'Arena'
Circuit

Support Races

Weekend Schedule

Media Coverage - TV/Radio

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SILVERSTONE 2011

Silverstone Pit Complex 2011. Photo: Marcus Potts

Silverstone 'Arena' Circuit
Statistics. Length 3.66 miles, 5.891 km
Total Number of Corners: 13
Direction of travel: Clockwise
Fastest Race Lap: 1:44.338 (S Sarrazin 2010)
P1 Lap Record: 1:43.475 (Allan McNish 2010)
F1 Lap Record: 1:34.908 (Alonso, BGP 2011)

 

 

 

 

RML AD Group in the new Silverstone pit garage, 2011. Photo: Marcus Potts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Silverstone Circuit 2011

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Speed EuroSeries 2011. Spa. Photo: Peter May, Dailysportscar

 

Speed EuroSeries 2011. Spa. Photo: Peter May, Dailysportscar

 

Classic Endurance Series. Photo: Tim Yorath

Classic Endurance Racing 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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