Silverstone test - day one: 13 July.

Team McLaren-Mercedes set some impressive lap times today [Tuesday] at Silverstone, following hot on the heels of their 'revival' at the British Grand Prix on Sunday, Kimi Raikkonen managing to break the 1 minute 18 second barrier.

David Coulthard was also quick in the second MP4-19B, and while the Scot couldn't quite match Kimi's 1m 17.649s, his 1m 18.026s, was still two tenths up on the Finn's pole time set on Saturday, and around seven tenths better than the fastest lap of the race, a 1m 18.739s, set by Michael Schumacher in the Ferrari F2004 on Sunday.

Jordan were also on track, Nick Heidfeld piloting the EJ14, despite rumours that he may be about to join Williams for the remainder of the season. The German though was significantly slower, his best a 1m 21.397s.

Testing continues tomorrow [Wednesday].

Leading times (13 July) - Silverstone:

1. Kimi Raikkonen McLaren-Mercedes 1m 17.649s 95 laps M
2. David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes 1m 18.026s 71 laps M
3. Nick Heidfeld Jordan-Ford 1m 21.397s 47 laps B

M denotes Michelin tyres.
B denotes Bridgestone tyres.

All times unofficial - courtesy of McLaren.

Comparative lap times:

British GP 2004:

Fastest lap: Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1min 18.739secs Pole position: Kimi Raikkonen McLaren-Mercedes 1min 18.233secs