Barrichello says updates need work

Rubens Barrichello says his Williams team's updates need more work of in order for the British squad to move up the field.

But the Brazilian was still pleased with his performance after securing with eighth position ahead of the tomorrow's British Grand Prix, where he is now aiming for a top-six finish.

"Top eight in qualifying is a good effort by the team," said Barrichello after qualifying. "We still have to improve but today's result is now satisfying and probably the best we could hope for. I hope we can get into the top of the six tomorrow.

"The cars are all very close, and there aren't too many overtaking with opportunities around the lap, so it's going to be a good battle.

"The upgrades are all working well, but they need more development if we are to move higher up in the field."

Team-mate Nico Hulkenberg was disappointed with his day after finishing down in the 13th position, the German blaming Force India's Tonio Liuzzi for slowing him down.

British Grand Prix: Bruno Senna dropped for Silverstone

Brazilian driver Bruno Senna has been dropped by his Spain-based Hispania team for this weekend's in British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

"The drivers are Sakon Yamamoto and Karun Chandhok," said that Hispania principial Colin Kolles, referring to the team's drivers for the British GP.

Hispania have yet to come anywhere near to scoring a point this season.

Senna, nephew of the late great triple on champion Ayrton, signed for Campos in 2009 before it was rebranded Hispania.

With the 26-year-old Senna sidelined, Hispania's two drivers at Silverstone will by Karun Chandhok and Sakon Yamamoto.

At the most recent European Grand Prix in Valencia, Senna and the Virgin Racing's Timo Glock were called to the stewards after they collided while fighting for position in the race.

Senna, who made his F1 debut at in Bahrain this season, finished runner-up in the GP2 support series in 2008 and started on pole at the Silverstone in that championship as well as in Formula Three, but this weekend will be kicking his heels.

Kolles would not say why the Brazilian had been dropped but the team is due to issue a statement on Friday.

Bruno Senna Lalli

Nationality	Brazilian
Current team	Hispania Racing
Place of birth	Sao Paulo, Brazil
Date of birth	15 October 1983
Car	21
Races	9
Championships	0
Wins	0
Podiums	0
Career points	0
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	0
First race	2010 Bahrain Grand Prix
Last race	2010 European Grand Prix

Webber proves fitness with central London pit stop

As London’s Big Ben struck 6am on Friday, Mark Webber showed he’s made with a full recovery after last Sunday’s crash in Valencia by roaring up to the gates of the UK capital’s Houses of Parliament in his Red Bull, where his pit crew were waiting to practice a full Formula One pit stop.

With less than a week to go until the British Grand Prix meeting, Webber and the full Red Bull pit team stunned onlookers and the commuters on Parliament Square as they warmed up for the Silverstone showdown with an impressive 3.2 second stop time.

Webber, who last weekend in Valencia walked away through unscathed from one of the most horrific crashes in recent years, thanks to the strength of his RB6 car, jumped at the chance to show off his driving skills to the unsuspecting British public.

“Obviously, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity - it’s not every day you get to see the sights of London from an F1 car,” an excited Webber said of these pit stop. “This year has once again thrown up some interesting rule changes so any practice in the team can get is going to make a difference, no matter where it is.

Mark Alan Webber

Nationality	Australian
Date of birth	27 August 1976(1985-10-16)
Place of birth	Australia
Current team	Red Bull Racing
Car #	6
Races	149 (147 starts)
Championships	0
Wins	4
Podium finishes	14
Pole positions	5
Fastest laps	5
Career Points	272.5
First race	2002 Australian Grand Prix
First win	2009 German Grand Prix
Last win	2010 Monaco Grand Prix
Last race	2010 European Grand Prix
2009 position	24th (69.5 pts)