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Renault: British Grand Prix preview

Rémi Taffin: "Silverstone is one of the key challenges of the year as every PU component is put to the test." Silverstone counts as one of the power tracks of the season, with 61% of the lap spent at full throttle in qualifying and 56% in the race, plus an average speed of well over 200kph. The circuit really tests the upper limits of the ICE. There are six sustained periods of wide open throttle over the 5.891km lap. The Hangar Straight is the longest straight at 875m, which translates to 12secs at full throttle. Top speed peaks at over 320kph with DRS open. The other straights are the old pit straight (750m), the straight from Stowe to Club (600m), the new pit straight (600m)...
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