The eleventh stage of the Formula 1 auto racing championship, which took place this weekend at the Silverstone circuit in Great Britain, was marked by Michael Schumacher's tenth victory this year and the 80th victory of the driver's career. Although the German started from fourth position, after the first refueling he moved into the lead and held this position until the end of the race. This stage turned out to be unsuccessful for the Renault team, whose drivers failed to make it into the points-scoring top eight. In addition, shortly before the finish, the team's driver Jarno Trulli completely destroyed his car, crashing into the barrier. Only the reliable cockpit protection system prevented fatal consequences for the driver. Unlike Renault, the McLaren Mercedes team can count the Silverstone stage as a positive. Firstly, the team's driver Kimi Räikkönen won pole position in Saturday's qualifying. Secondly, both cars made it to the end of the race, and moreover in the points-scoring zone. Thirdly, for the first time this season Kimi Räikkönen was able to challenge the leader, which lasted until the last lap. And finally, for the first time this season the Silver Arrows driver managed to secure a podium place. The finish of the race recorded the following placement of drivers: 1. M. Schumacher "Ferrari"; 2. K. Räikkönen "McLaren Mercedes"; 3. R. Barrichello "Ferrari"; 4. J. Button "BAR Honda"; 5. J.-P. Montoya "Williams BMW" 6. G.-C. Fisichella "Sauber Petronas"; 7. D. Coulthard "McLaren Mercedes".
According to the results of eleven stages, M. Schumacher leads – 100 points. In second place is his teammate R. Barrichello – 74 points. Closing the top three is J. Button – 53 points. In the Constructors' Cup there is undisputed leadership for "Ferrari" – 174 points. The Renault team has scored 79 points, "BAR Honda" – 67, "Williams BMW" – 41, "McLaren Mercedes" – 32 points. The next stage of auto racing – the German Grand Prix – will take place on July 25 at the Hockenheim circuit.