Following a two-day test at Elvington in Yorkshire, that saw the team focus on aerodynamic development, Midland F1 Racing now heads across the road from its Northamptonshire headquarters to Silverstone Circuit for the Round 8 of the 2006 FIA Formula 1 World Championship - the British Grand Prix.

With Markus Winkelhock and Fabrizio Del Monte alternating days behind the wheel, the team ran more than 300km at Elvington, covering an intensive aero testing programme that evaluated parts for the forthcoming high-speed Silverstone and North American races, as well as some engine items.

In addition to holding special value for MF1 Racing personnel as the team's home race, the British GP also remains a sentimental favourite for MF1 Racing's Sporting Relations Manager, Johnny Herbert, who won his first F1 race on home soil in 1995 driving for Benetton-Renault.

Tiago Monteiro: "Silverstone is our home race, so obviously it will be very important for the drivers and the whole team to do well here. There will be lots of fans and sponsors in the stands, as well as many employees and their families, which should make for a fun atmosphere. We do a fair amount of testing here, so we are familiar with the set-up, but weather conditions are always changing and that can make things quite tricky. All in all, I'm looking forward to it, as quick tracks like this one are among my favourites. We missed a good opportunity in Monaco, where we showed good pace all weekend, so I am more motivated than ever to do well and hopefully, score our first points."

Christijan Albers: "I am really looking forward to Silverstone. I have been testing there a few times this year, so it's a circuit that I know well. The Midland factory is situated in Silverstone next to the track, and the whole team there is working very hard to make progress. For them it's their home race, so it's a very important race for all of us."

Giorgio Mondini, Test and Reserve Driver: "I like this circuit, having tested there already with the team earlier this year. It's always been a very difficult, technical track, but now that cornering speeds are higher than ever before, you really need to place the car very carefully to ensure a good flow through the corners. I think it's going to be a good test for all the drivers. I'm encouraged by the progress we've been making during the last few races so hopefully, with some luck, we'll be able to make the most of it this weekend."