Retired Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher finished fourth in his first competitive motorbike race.

The garage allocation is based on last year's positions in the constructors' standings and McLaren were stripped of all their points in 2007.

Eddie Jordan has had the main entry road to Force India's Silverstone factory blocked off in a dispute over access.

Lewis Hamilton's thirst for victory remained unquenched after the championship leader laboured to fifth place.

Force India driver Fisichella benefited from Barichello's drive-through penalty to gain five places and finish 12th.