► We’ve finished building our Seven!► Now to race it in the Caterham Academy► Join us on our rookie race adventure You’re not supposed to like Silverstone, just as you’re not supposed to like dark chocolate Bounty bars. But I adore the place, both in driving games and, it transpires, in real life. In qualifying for the last race of the season (where did that year go?) I bagged eighth on the grid, a PB.In the race I could see the lead pack for a good few laps but drove like a big girl’s blouse on the last lap to come home tenth. Note to self: be more Verstappen in future, elbows out. By Ben Miller Engine 1595cc 16v 4-cyl, 125bhp @ 6100rpm, 119lb ft @ 2500rpmTransmission 5-speed manual, rear-wheel driveStats 5.0sec 0-60mph, 122mph, n/a g/km CO2Price £24,995 (includes race season)Miles this month 217Total 2126 Fuel this month n/a Extra costs NoneRockingham’s International Sportscar Long layout uses the first of the circuit’s four banked turns, adding a unique complexion to a circuit that often struggles for appeal with the likes of Silverstone, Donington and Snetterton all less than two hours away. In an Academy-spec Caterham the banked corner is taken flat-out in fourth gear when it’s… Read full this story
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