The Santander British Grand Prix is number nine on the F1 circuit and running this weekend. The Silverstone track is known for its speed (second only to Monza) and posts average speeds of 230km/h (143mph) and a top speed in excess of 300km/h (186mph).

The home race for Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and David Coulthard, this years British Grand Prix includes 60 laps over a 5.141 km (3.1945 mile) circuit for a total race distance of 308.355 km (191.603 miles). The fast lap record holder is Michael Schumacher in 2004 with a time of 1:18.739.

Past top three finishes at the race include: Raikkonen, Alonso, Hamilton (2007), Alonso, M. Schumacher, Raikkonen (2006), Montoya, Alonso, Raikkonen (2005), M. Schumacher, Raikkonen, Barrichello (2004), and Barrichello, Montoya, Raikkonen (2003).

As Silverstone celebrates 60 years of Grand Prix racing they were delivered devastating new on a FIA decision to move the British Grand Prix to Donington Park in 2010. For more on the news check out the Future of the British Grand Prix release (PDF, 60KB) from Silverstone Circuits Limited.

Share your opinions / comments on Silverstone's lose and the move to Donington Park.

Here's your preview on the second last Silverstone F1 race.

After nearly losing the event for 2008 the French Grand Prix returns to the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. The French Grand Prix includes 70 laps over a 4.411 km (2.741 mile) circuit for a total race distance of 308.586 km (191.747 miles). The fast lap record holder is Michael Schumacher in 2004 with a time of 1:15.377.

Past top three finishes at Magny-Cours include: Raikkonen, Massa, Hamilton (2007), M. Schumacher, Alonso, Massa (2006), Alonso, Raikkonen, M. Schumacher (2005), M. Schumacher, Alonso, Barrichello (2004), and R. Schumacher, Montoya, M. Schumacher (2003).

This race should promise to be exciting with Kubica on top of the standings, Hamilton and Massa tied for second and Raikkonen in third. If Raikkonen is still fuming from the pit crash in Montreal, he will be more aggressive than ever. Also, don't forget that Hamilton will be penalized 10 grid position because of his poor pit lane driving. Should he be counted out or will he battle back?

Check out sidepodcast's preview of the 2008 French Grand Prix. Who are your picks for round 8?

The Grand Prix du Canada is next on the circuit. This race will be very fast, highly technical and will put substantial pressure on the car (in particular braking systems). There are two major areas to watch for: one is the hairpin in turn 10 and second is the final chicane at turn 12. Both will definitely challenge the drivers.

The race includes 70 laps over a 4.361 km circuit for a total race distance of 305.270 km. The fast lap record holder is Reuben Barrichello in 2004 with a time of 1:13.622.

Past top three finishes at Montreal include: Hamilton, Heidfeld, Wurz (2007), Alonso, M. Schumacher, Raikkonen (2006), Raikkonen, M. Schumacher, Barrichello (2005), M. Schumacher, Barrichello, Button (2004), and M. Schumacher, R. Schumacher, Montoya (2003).

Here's your preview.

The challenging Monaco Grand Prix is live this weekend. This F1 race is one of our favourite temporary street courses across any of the motorsports series. It's full of tight turns, physical and mechanical demands, celebrity, and controversy.

Hopefully the rain holds back and lets the organizers run a dry race. Here's the preview from Sidepodcast's Inside Track.

Counter clockwise... tight corners... Turkey's next and here's your preview!