March 2006

Vodafone fire their McLaren man

9th March 2006, 10:1210th March 2006, 23:24 | Written by Keith Collantine

The Guardian report today that Vodafone have fired the man responsible for their sponsorship arrangements with Formula One teams. Ousted marketing director Peter Bamford had arranged Vodafone’s sponsorship of Ferrari from 2002 (pictured). The mobile telecommunications giant will transfer their allegiances to McLaren from 2007. The move leads to inevitable speculation over whether Vodafone are … Continue reading Vodafone fire their McLaren man

‘MFI’ gags irk MF1 fans

8th March 2006, 15:384th May 2006, 19:40 | Written by Keith Collantine

Midland F1 fan site Midland F1 Online are not happy with jokes made about their team by the UK press. The Guardian and The Times both made light of the team’s name and its similarity to UK furniture store MFI (More Furniture Ideas). MF1 Online writer Huw Alban said: [This] is an old joke, old … Continue reading ‘MFI’ gags irk MF1 fans

Speed TV’s top 10 motorsport moments

8th March 2006, 10:3410th March 2006, 23:25 | Written by Keith Collantine

Speed TV are celebrating their tenth anniversary by counting down the top ten motorsport moments they’ve broadcasted since 1996. The latest addition, number four, is Mercedes’ disastrous comeback to sports car racing at Le Mans in 1999, when the CLK-GTRs of Mark Webber and Peter Dumbreck flipped at high speed. The full list includes Michael … Continue reading Speed TV’s top 10 motorsport moments

F1 ’06: What the press say

6th March 2006, 22:4910th March 2006, 23:26 | Written by Keith Collantine

Over the weekend the UK newspapers have been looking ahead to the new Formula One season. Top read was The Guardian, simply for the two page cartoon strip “Super Aguri saves F1” in their excellent 68-page mini-guide to the season published on Saturday. The Guardian lead with Richard Williams’ piece on the ‘Michael Schumacher: will-he-won’t-he-retire’ … Continue reading F1 ’06: What the press say

Best race of ’05 had fewest viewers

6th March 2006, 14:1913th December 2007, 14:01 | Written by Keith Collantine

The Japanese Grand Prix – easily the most exciting race of 2005 – had the fewest live viewers, according to television data monitors Intitiative. Just 24.5m people saw Kimi Raikkonen’s stunning last-lap pass on Giancarlo Fisichella and Fernando Alonso’s amazing move on Michael Schumacher at 130R. The most-watched race was the Canadian Grand Prix, with … Continue reading Best race of ’05 had fewest viewers

Not the F1 2006 preview

6th March 2006, 14:0510th March 2006, 23:28 | Written by Keith Collantine

For those of who are being ‘Formula One Season Preview’-ed to death (and F1Fanatic are culprits as much as anyone), do check Sniff Petrol’s hilarious Factually Inaccurate F1 Preview. Sniff Petrol Issue 71 Factually Inaccurate F1 Preview (external)

A1GP of America un-cancelled

6th March 2006, 9:1115th June 2007, 10:24 | Written by Keith Collantine

Contrary to earlier expectations the A1 Grand Prix chief operating officer David Clare has confirmed that the Laguna Seca race will go ahead as orginally intended: Despite challenges brought on by the prevailing weather conditions, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is confident that the track will be presented to the necessary standard required to host an … Continue reading A1GP of America un-cancelled

F1Fanatic Volume 2, Issue 1

5th March 2006, 23:3810th March 2006, 23:28 | Written by Keith Collantine

In the first issue of 2006: 2006 Formula One Preview – team by team Bahrain Grand Prix Preview – new season, new starting place Editorial: On with the show

A1GP of America cancelled

5th March 2006, 19:2810th March 2006, 23:29 | Written by Keith Collantine

More bad news for A1 Grand Prix fans as a second round of the series has been cancelled. The Laguna Seca round scheduled for next weekend has been axed after heavy rain washed the run-off area away and the circuit owners are expecting it to take weeks to repair. It is the second time a … Continue reading A1GP of America cancelled

Bahrain Grand Prix Preview

5th March 2006, 11:5031st August 2023, 22:09 | Written by Keith Collantine

It’s all change for 2006 – new teams, rules, qualifying (again) and even a new opening race. The Australian Grand Prix has been moved back to April to accommodate some tedious running-and-jumping festival (that’s The Commonwealth Games – ed.) and so the new season gets underway in the middle of a Bahraini desert. So much … Continue reading Bahrain Grand Prix Preview

On with the show

5th March 2006, 8:1610th February 2008, 12:37 | Written by Keith Collantine

It’s been a long and busy winter here at F1Fanatic. For those of you who were with us last year, welcome back! I hope you’re enjoying to new site design. And for those of you who’ve recently joined us – and I’m delighted to say that’s 75% of you – welcome! 2006 promises to be … Continue reading On with the show

F1 Fanatic season guide 2006

5th March 2006, 8:1631st August 2023, 0:35 | Written by Keith Collantine

The first decade of the 21st century is proving one of the most turbulent in the entire history of Formula One, in terms of changes to the rules of racing. 2006 sees the biggest change to the engine rules since turbos were banned at the end of 1988, as 2.4- litre V8s replace 3-litre V10s. … Continue reading F1 Fanatic season guide 2006

Cast your votes for who will triumph in 2006

2nd March 2006, 22:3413th December 2007, 14:00 | Written by Keith Collantine

Alonso or Raikkonen? Schumacher or Montoya? Button or Coulthard? The 2006 Formula One season will feature some cracking driver duels – and we want to know who you think will come out on top. Visit the F1Fanatic 2006 Driver Battles and pick which drivers can beat their team mates, their countrymen, and their most bitter … Continue reading Cast your votes for who will triumph in 2006

New test pact for five?

2nd March 2006, 16:0110th March 2006, 23:30 | Written by Keith Collantine

Ferrari are one of five teams ready to sign a new pact restricting testing ahead of the 2006 season, according to German site Auto Motor und Sport. Auto Motor und Sport believe the pact has already been signed and a fax confirmation will soon be received. Renault, Williams, Mclaren and Honda are the four other … Continue reading New test pact for five?

McLaren still running V10

2nd March 2006, 12:4910th March 2006, 23:33 | Written by Keith Collantine

With the reliability of the Mercedes FO 108 V8 engine (pictured) still suspect, McLaren are still running their V10-engined cars with just one week left until the start of the new season. According to F1 Linksheaven Pedro de la Rosa completed 115 laps in a V10 McLaren only yesterday. Aside from the obvious explanations why … Continue reading McLaren still running V10

Raikkonen-Ferrari rumours return

2nd March 2006, 12:2711th March 2007, 23:21 | Written by Keith Collantine

The Finnish press are up in arms about Kimi Raikkonen’s rumoured move to Ferrari in 2007. Three newspapers carried the story today according to Paddock Talk. Related links Paddock Talk: Raikkonen signed by Ferrari? (external) Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / ferrari / mclaren / raikkonen

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