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Sutil praises British fans

Adrian Sutil is excited ahead of Silverstone's Grand Prix this weekend. The German, whose Force India team is located across the road from Silverstone's front door, cannot wait to feel the British fans' enthusiasm again at this what is potentially the last Formula One race at the Northamptonshire circuit.

Speaking about the importance of the British Grand Prix, Sutil said: "The team is based about 400 metres from the main gates and Silverstone feels like a second home to me now as I go there so often. The race is a very special one, not just because it's the home race - there is something about the atmosphere that has a buzz unlike anywhere else. The British fans love their motorsport and it's not just for Lewis or Jenson, you really feel their enthusiasm for the sport in general.

"The track is also a very good one. It's very fast and there are some great sections, such as the Copse to Maggotts section, that you have to take quickly but be gentle on the gas and on the brakes - I know, I've had some offs there in the past! The final complex slows the lap down a bit and you lose your rhythm slightly but the final turn on Woodcote can be tricky to get right. The walls are very close!

"We have a new aero package at Silverstone and I am really looking forward to driving it; we've looked at the numbers back in the factory and it shows a clear improvement so I am keen to get my hands on it and really try and mix it up in the midfield. I had quite a good race in Turkey and could fight with both the McLarens and also a Brawn, so just a little bit more performance could see us in the hunt for points, but it's so competitive out there that we have to be right on top of our game right through from free practice."

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