2005 October archive
A1 Grand Prix vs Formula One 16th October 2005, 20:17
Last weekend for the second time in a fortnight A1GP was pitched directly against F1, giving fans a chance to draw further conclusions of the merits of the respective series. As it happened, F1 delivered a rarely spectacular race, but even so the Lausitz races were entertaining. A1GP began with a bang at Brands – [...]
Chinese Grand Prix 2005 Review
The Formula One calendar was extended to nineteen rounds this year, but the sport would have been far better served by ending on the high of last weekend’s thrilling Japanese Grand Prix than the desultory near-farce that was the Chinese round. The second race at the massive Shanghai International Circuit was a strategic snooze-fest punctuated [...]
Editorial: Fantastic Formula One 10th October 2005, 20:10
Whatever problems F1 may face off the track, a scintillating Grand Prix like the one at Japan this Sunday is a sure-fire way to put things right. So how did the F1Fanatic editor rate it alongside the other memorable races he’s seen? Hungarian Grand Prix 1989 Podium: Nigel Mansell, Ayrton Senna, Thierry Boutsen This was [...]
F1Fanatic Issue 30 now available
F1Fanatic issue #30 is now available, featuring: Japanese Grand Prix review Chinese Grand Prix preview Editorial: Fuelling the fire Media review #18 For all this and more visit www.f1fanatic.co.uk Share this article with your friends: Tweet
Japanese Grand Prix 2005 Media Review
It may have been a thrilling race with a heart-stopping conclusion, but with the England football team in action on Saturday it was never going to get much coverage. The Independent at least open their sports pages with the race. “A classic demonstration of the art of Grand Prix racing” hails David Tremayne. Makes better [...]
Chinese Grand Prix 2005 Preview 9th October 2005, 10:34
The most packed Grand Prix season ever finally draws to a close in Shanghai this weekend. After a successful inaugural race in 2004 the Hermann Tilke-designed venue gets the coveted end-of-season slot – but the jury’s still out on the circuit. Yes, it’s a colossal venue. Yes, the facilities are outrageously good. Yes, the £200m [...]
Japanese Grand Prix 2005 Review
The Japanese Grand Prix was lights-to-flag drama, with scintillating overtaking, controversy, strategic brinkmanship and a sizeable shunt. Kimi Raikkonen took his bext win to date in the best race for years from Giancarlo Fisichella on the final lap. The groundwork for a stellar Sunday in Suzuka was laid by the previous morning’s rain. Showers before [...]
F1Fanatic Issue 29 now available 3rd October 2005, 10:17
Issue 29 of F1fanatic is now available, featuring: Brazilian Grand Prix review Feature: Boring, boring football Japanese Grand Prix preview Editorial: Michael Park Media review #17 For all this and more visit www.f1fanatic.co.uk Share this article with your friends: Tweet
Courting Valentino 2nd October 2005, 20:10
Last weekend Valentino Rossi claimed his fourth consecutive Moto GP title and again fuelled speculation that he might switch disciplines to Formula One with Ferrari in 2007. It has been 20 years since anyone significant did this, and it would be fascinating to see how he performs. Mike Hailwood, Johnny Cecotto and, most famously, John [...]
Boring, boring football
“It’s boring,†they’re all saying. ”The same people win every time.†F1 in ’02? Or even last year? Well, yes, but significantly these criticisms are being levelled at the 2005 Premiership football season in England. So should either sport pay any attention to the nay-sayers? The critics who insist that sport exists only to entertain [...]
