“I was quite happy with the balance of the F2008, so it's looking good. I am now preparing to face our closest rivals on their home circuit in front of their home crowd, although I have to say, I have always noticed that Ferrari seems to be very popular with the crowds here.

“We must never underestimate our competitors, though, because they are working very hard and it's all very close. I think in France, we never really saw the pace of the McLarens as they were always stuck in traffic, having started behind, so we cannot say we were so much stronger than them in Magny-Cours.

“Silverstone can throw up a few surprises, and even if we don't have typical English rain, there can still be strong side winds even in warm, dry weather. This means you have to be careful as the wind can catch you out and destabilise the car through some of the quick sections, but this is the same for everyone, so there is no reason to think I cannot have another good race weekend and finally make it onto the Silverstone podium on Sunday.”