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FORMULA 1
TESTING
SILVERSTONE, JUNE 2000
The
following pictures partially document a day at Silverstone racing circuit,
the home of the British Formula 1 Grand Prix. Applying in advance for
Media status for the purpose of collating new material for my colleague
Gubby's formula 1 web site, we had access to all areas. This gave us the
perfect position to gain some unique photographs.
Imagine if
you will being stood on pit wall, at the end of the straight. The cars go
past at anything up to 180mph, depending on the car set-up. The noise is
incredible, especially in the confines of the garages. We were fortunate
enough to have time to meet the drivers as well. All in all, a very
successful day. Enjoy this selection.
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An empty pit lane, before 10 cars hit the circuit for testing. |
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First
sight of an F1 Arrows from the Red Rhino hospitality suite. |
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As you can see, access was unlimited. |
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The mechanics work on the Orange Arrows car
setup. |
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Eddie Irvine prepares himself to go out onto the track. |
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Eddie exits the garage in this years R1 jaguar. |
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Alex Wurz leaves pit lane and joins the track. |
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Lean out further Gubby, get a great shot! |
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Jacques
Villeneuve, 1995 Indy champ, and 1997 F1 world champion in his BAR. |
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Heinz-Harold Frentzen leaves his garage. |
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Keep the speed down in pit lane, before getting up to speeds of 190mph |
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Jaguar driver Johnny Herbert. |
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Johnny all strapped in, ready to roll! |
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Both Jaguar drivers, Johnny Herbert and Eddie Irvine. |
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Severe close-up of Johnny as he drives past me. |
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This is Eddie Irvine doing 170mph past me. |
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