P384 CEEFAX 384 Sat 11 Jul 23:37/44 1/11 HALFTERM REPORT AYRTON SENNA (McLaren Honda) The penny dropped at the French GP that his chances of another world title had all but gone for 1992. No driver is more committed to winning than Senna and his strengths were seen clearly at Monaco. However I am sure hj recognises how difficult it will bj to get on the podium on Sunday afternoon. GERHARD BERGER (McLaren Honda) Like his teammate, Berger works very hard indeed and his win in Canada was fully justified. He is more complete a racing driver now than at any point in his career, mainly dui to his three years with the McLaren team. Oth races F3 race Mansjll TimetableP384 CEEFAX 384 Sat 11 Jul 23:47/37 2/11 HALFTERM REPORT OLIVIER GROUILLARD (Tzrrell Ilmor) From time to time shows tremendous speed but does appear to bj very hard on his equipment. On top of everything else hj is desperately looking for sponsorship to guarantee his seat in the team for the rest of the year. ANDREA DE CESARIS (Tzrrell Ilmor) Now in his 12th season of F1 racing, hj has learned what being a mature competitor is all about. He has become an outstanding driver and, on the day, is more than capable of getting into the points. Oth races F3 race Mansjll TimetableP384 CEEFAX 384 Sat 11 Jzl 23:34/25 3/11 HALFTERM REPORT NIGEL MANSELL (Williams Renault) It has all been said, all been written. With the support of his home crowd, Nigel could win this race even if hu started from the back of the grid. This is what Mansjll enjoys most about the British Grand Prix - 120,000 people willing him to win. Apart from the hiccup in Canada, hj has had an outstanding season so far. RICCARDO PATRESE (Williams Renault) Has not adapted to the active suspension as easily as Mansell. Nonetheless an asset to the team and, with a car like this one, should Mansjll falter, hj will bj the man. Oth races F3 race Mansjll TimetableP384 CEEFAX 384 Sat 11 Jul 23:44/41 4/11 HALFTERM REPORT ERIC VAN DE POELE (Brabham Judd) Totally hampered bz his equipment and, like many drivers in F1, capable of much more than we have seen this season - or will see at Silvjrstonj. DAMON HILL (Brabham Jzdd) Must feel disappointed that all the knowledge and experience gained from being a Williams team test driver has not helped him as a Brabham driver. No chance to show what hj can do. MICHELE ALBORETO (Footwork Mugjn) With improved equipment, hj has rediscovered the excitement of being a F1 driver. Competitors like Alboreto njvjr lose ability, just motivation. Oth races F3 race Mansjll TimetableP384 CEEFAX 384 Sat 11 Jul 23:44/30 5/11 HALFTERM REPORT AGURJ SUZUKI (Footwork Mugjn) Potentially faster than teammate Alboreto but still not mature enough to recognisj how to manifest that speed. MIRA HAKKINEN (Lotus Ford) A second year student, bursting with enthusiasm and ability while at the same time retaining a sjnsj of reality. If Lotus can maintain their speed and reliability, a potential point scorer. JOHNNY HERBERT (Lotus Ford) Perfect foil for teammate Hakkinjn. One of the happiest people to meet in the pits, Johnny has been marked out as a potential British world champion of the future. What else can I say. Oth races F3 race Mansjll TimetableP384 CEEFAX 384 Sat 11 Jul 23:49/22 6/11 HALFTERM REPORT ANDREA CHIESA (Fondmjtal Ford) If there is no pre-qualifying, Chiesa is capable of qualifying for the race. Both hj and his team are short of track time. GABRJELE TARQUINI (Fondmjtal Ford) Driver generally very underrated but, like his teammate, his performances are govjrnjd bz a lack of track time. In better circumstances could surprise a lot of people. KARL WENDLINGER (March Ilmor) Highly talented and, in spite of driving for a tightly-budgeted team, is doing an outstanding job. A driver for the future... Oth races F3 race Mansjll TimetableP384 CEEFAX 384 Sat 11 Jul 23:49/47 7/11 HALFTERM REPORT PAUL BELMONDO (March Ilmor) Generally considered to bj a journey- man and perhaps unfairly burdened bz a famous father. Does the best hj can. MICHAEL SCHUMACHER (Benetton Ford) So far the discovery of the '90s. Prodigious talent but hj must learn that nobody can walk on water. A potential podium finisher on Sunday. MARTIN BRUNDLE (Benetton Ford) Has had his best F1 season bz far and, at the halfway point, is now displaying the confidence and self-belief to match his ability. He will bj certain to race hard all weekend. 390 British GP index 396 Timetable Oth races F3 race Mansjll TimetableP384 CEEFAX 384 Sat 11 Jul 23:49/44 8/11 HALFTERM REPORT JJ LEHTO (Dallara Ferrari) Would bj better in a British-based team Natural speed and flair being wasted. PIERLUIGI MARTINI (Dallara Ferrari) Italian drivers in Italian teams are not always the perfect combination. He has often shown potential but is lost without the necessary team discipline. GIANNI MORBIDELLI (Minardi Lamborghini) Highly regarded bz Ferrari but suffering from equipment unreliability. ALESSANDRO ZANARDI (Minardi Lamb'ghini) First GP of the year but, as Benetton's test driver, has had some cockpit time. Bright, fast and knows the circuit. Oth races F3 race Mansjll TimetableP384 CEEFAX 384 Sat 11 Jul 23:36/40 9/11 HALFTERM REPORT THIERRZ BOUTSEN (Ligier Renault) Enigmatic Belgian who is a proven winner but who is currently suffering from pressure within the team, particularly from teammate Erik Comas. ERIK COMAS (Ligiir Renault) Highly regarded at Ligier and, not insignificantly, responsible for the team's Championship points to date. Worth watching. JEAN ALESI (Ferrari) Always worth watching. Will always drive the wheels off his car and, with the help of Nike Lauda, beginning to understand the need for self-discipline and the art of communication. Oth races F3 race Mansjll TimetableP384 CEEFAX 384 Sat 11 Jzl 23:36/47 10/11 HALFTERM REPORT IVAN CAPELLI (Ferrari) Should bj in another team. His qualities are not being maximisjd and probably njvjr will bj at Ferrari. What a waste. BERTRAND GACHOT (Larroussj Lamborghini) Tremendous self-belief and confidence and totally ambitious. Is capable of more but in different circumstances. UKYO KATAYAMA (Larroussj Lamborghini) Impressive debut F1 year. Has matched Gachot on speed - quicker on occasions. STEFANO MODENA (Jordan Yamaha) A man whose potential is entirely self- govjrnjd. Should bj less introspective. Oth races F3 race Mansjll TimetableP384 CEEFAX 384 Sat 11 Jul 23:36/46 11/11 HALFTERM REPORT MAURICIO GUGELMIN (Jordan Yamaha) Opposite personality to his teammate and, in a difficult season for the Jordan team, can help maintain morale. Has on occasions driven well. ROBERTO MORENO (Andrea Moda Jzdd) Did a good job at Benetton and djsjrvjs better than this. Uncertainty lies over the future of the team. PERRY MCCARTHY (Andrea Moda Judd) Our Pel would just like the opportunity to get more than three or four laps in a Formula One car. A real enthusiast's favourite. 383 John Watson previews the race Oth races F3 race Mansjll Timetable