The British Grand Prix could be considered the sport's home race. That's why Silverstone, as behind the times as it may be, is still on the calendar, and why so many elements within the sport are keen on having a race in London. Because while other races come and go, F1 could not do without a British Grand Prix in some form or another. A rain-drenched qualifying session on Saturday saw Fernando Alonso, fresh from his win in Valencia, take pole position away from Mark Webber, with Michael Schumacher taking a surprising third position.
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