A lot of effort went into changing the design of F1 cars this year in the hope it would make for more exciting racing. But with half the season gone the signs are not good. The ‘rate the race’ polls on this site after every Grand Prix are getting worse results this year compared to … Continue reading Is F1 2009 less exciting than 2008?
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Ari Vatanen: Exclusive interview on Mosley, budget caps and the F1 calendar
Posted onAri Vatanen anounced his campaign to run for FIA president last week. Since then Max Mosley has said he won’t stand but has come out in support of Jean Todt to be the next president. Today I had a lengthy chat on the phone with Vatanen – he gave me his reaction to Mosley supporting … Continue reading Ari Vatanen: Exclusive interview on Mosley, budget caps and the F1 calendar
F1 should not be too hasty to drop KERS
Posted onA waste of money. Pointless greenwash. White elephant. Just a few of the criticisms levelled at the Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems that were introduced into F1 this year amid much fanfare. Nine races in, no KERS-equipped car has won a race or even set a pole position. Of the four teams that began the year … Continue reading F1 should not be too hasty to drop KERS
F1 links: Bourdais may sue Toro Rosso
Posted onSebastien Bourdais isn’t taking his dismissal by Toro Rosso lying dow – he’s threatening to launch a legal action against them. I can’t imagine it being successful, but stranger things have happened… Statement from Sébastien "I consider that, in doing so, Scuderia Toro Rosso has breached its contractual duties towards me; also I believe that … Continue reading F1 links: Bourdais may sue Toro Rosso
More F1 people (and others) on Twitter
Posted onUpdate: Use the F1 Twitter directory to find more F1 people on Twitter. Something cool has happened since we first looked at F1 people on Twitter: actual F1 drivers have started appearing on there. Not many, mind you, but given the number of up-and-coming drivers using the social messaging service we could soon see every … Continue reading More F1 people (and others) on Twitter
The Red Bull driver merry-go-round
Posted onToro Rosso has confirmed Sebastien Bourdais will not race for the team at the Hungarian Grand Prix next weekend. Jaime Alguersuari is expected to take over his place. This sparked a debate here about whether the Spanish 19-year-old is ready for F1 yet. But Red Bull’s policy of getting racers from their young driver scheme … Continue reading The Red Bull driver merry-go-round
F1 links: Barrichello spoof video
Posted onI think we’re all a bit sick of the politics in F1 at the moment so let’s lighten things up with the first link today: Rubens Blah-Blah-Blah-rrichello – The Single Barrichello’s unwise worlds to the world’s media spoofed in this video – with cameo appearance by some F1 Fanatic charts from these race analysis pieces: … Continue reading F1 links: Barrichello spoof video
Max Mosley will give up FIA presidency – but he wants Jean Todt in charge
Posted onMax Mosley’s latest promise to step down from the FIA presidency in October will inevitably be met with some scepticism. After all, he’s already gone back on similar promises made in 2004, 2008 and earlier this year. But this time we can be more confident that he actually is going, for two reasons. First, the … Continue reading Max Mosley will give up FIA presidency – but he wants Jean Todt in charge
Hamilton and Button drive a Mercedes W25
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Posted onBoth of Britain’s Mercedes-powered F1 drivers have sampled the same historic W25 in recent weeks.
F1 links: Nurburgring in doubt for 2010
Posted onWith an end to the FIA-FOTA row finally in sight the silly season is gearing up as usual – for circuits and drivers. German GP in doubt for 2010 season The Nurburgring's managing director Walter Kafitz has said his circuit will only hold a Grand Prix in 2010 if Ecclestone reduces his fee. Raikkonen to … Continue reading F1 links: Nurburgring in doubt for 2010
F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship gets even closer after round seven
Posted onJust like Jenson Button, Dougie faces a reduced lead in the F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship. Saloolas has cut his advantage to just five points. Here’s the standings in full:
Alonso’s speed and Rosberg’s smart strategy (German Grand Prix analysis)
Posted onWhere did Fernando Alonso’s stunning turn of pace come from? How did Nico Rosberg get from 15th to fourth? Let’s take a close look at how the German Grand Prix unfolded to find out.
F1 links: Piquet dropped as well?
Posted onWhile news breaks of Jaime Alguersuari replacing Sebastien Bourdais at Toro Rosso, similar claims are being made that Romain Grosjean will replace Nelson Piquet Jnr at Renault: Thank you and goodbye! Translated article from well-regarded Finnish newspaper Turun Sanomat claims Romain Grosjean will replace Nelson Piquet Jnr at Renault. Facebook – Ari Vatanen for FiA … Continue reading F1 links: Piquet dropped as well?
Jaime Alguersuari set to take Bourdais’ place at Toro Rosso in Hungary
Posted onJaime Alguersuari will join Toro Rosso for the next race at the Hungaroring, several sources are reporting this evening. We took a look at the Red Bull Junior driver’s biography last week and he’s been on the radar for some time. But the consensus in the comments was he looks promising but might be a … Continue reading Jaime Alguersuari set to take Bourdais’ place at Toro Rosso in Hungary
German Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onThere’s one big fat obvious reason why the German Grand Prix was a landmark race. But a few other points of interest popped up as well: Nelson Piquet Jnr finally out-qualified his team mate and Force India had by far their best qualifying performance ever. Still no points, though…
F1 links: FIA to face ultimatum
Posted onFormula 1 row nearing end “Once these two agreements are in place, then the documents are set to be presented to the FIA for them to sign. It is understood the governing body will be told to sign the documents or CVC and the teams will begin working together on their own championship.” Is this … Continue reading F1 links: FIA to face ultimatum
German Grand Prix in pictures
Posted onA day to remember at the Nurburgring as Mark Webber claimed his first victory in F1 – and the first for an Australian in 28 years. Here’s a collection of over 100 pictures from the race – including plenty of Webber and Red Bull’s celebrations. More F1 pictures
Webber shrugs off penalty to grab maiden win
2009 German Grand Prix review
Posted onHe lost the lead at the start and was handed a drive-through penalty. But that wasn’t enough to stop Mark Webber scoring his first F1 win.
Mark Webber finally wins an F1 race
Posted onIt’s been a long wait, but today Mark Webber finally became a Grand Prix winner. Webber has ended the longest ever wait for a Grand Prix driver to score his first win, finally breaking his duck after 130 attempts (plus two non-starts). The previous record holder was Rubens Barrichello, who took 124 attempts to lodge … Continue reading Mark Webber finally wins an F1 race
Sutil and Raikkonen go unpunished after another clash costs Force India a point
Posted onNot for the first time, Force India were on course for their first points finish until Adrian Sutil had a collision. And also not for the first time, that collision was with Kimi Raikkonen. But unlike Monaco last year Raikkonen is not to blame – and happily the stewards have decided not to punish either … Continue reading Sutil and Raikkonen go unpunished after another clash costs Force India a point