Ferrari to run mid-week at Silverstone for filming day

40

Ferrari will gain some extra mileage over its rivals next Wednesday when it takes advantage of a filming day to run at Silverstone between the two Grands Prix at the track.

Teams are allowed two filming days during the year which are typically exploited to shake down a car during the pre-season period or to undertake promotional filming work.

The runs are limited to 100km - which equates to 17 laps at Silverstone - and cars must run on demo tyres supplied by Pirelli.

Ferrari pushed idea of customer cars during F1 crisis talks

The performance of Ferrari's SF1000 has been a big disappointment so far this season, the car weighed down by its flawed aerodynamics and weak engine.

The Scuderia brought forward an update package that was implemented at the Styrian Grand Prix, but Ferrari will likely use its filming day to refine or test a few new parts.

As a reminder, to keep costs in check, Formula 1 and the FIA have frozen the regulations until the end of next year, a status quo that leaves very limited scope for development.

Gallery: The beautiful wives and girlfriends of F1 drivers

Keep up to date with all the F1 news via Facebook and Twitter

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.