May 2006 Archives - 3/5 - F1 Fanatic archive
Monaco Grand Prix 2006 Preview 22nd May 2006, 21:03
Last year saw one of the better Monaco Grands Prix in recent memory. With drivers forced to nurse a single set of tyres for the duration of the race, we even saw some overtaking – ordinarily unheard of at the principality. With tyres changes back on the menu the chances of similar entertainment this year [...]
Red Bull’s Superman Promo Revealed
Expect to see plenty of this during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend coverage. Red Bull are set to top their 2005 Star Wars extravaganza with a massive motorhome built to resemble the Daily Planet offices from the forthcoming Superman Returns film. The cars will also be running in special liveries during the weekend. Rumours that [...]
Gallery: WTCC Brands Hatch 21st May 2006, 21:58
The gallery has been updated with 46 pictures from the round of the World Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch. Ex-F1 drivers present included ’92 champion Nigel Mansell, Alessandro Zanardi, Nicola Larini, Gabriele Tarquini, Gianni Morbidelli and more. Plus WTCC champion Andy Priaulx and a host of former British Touring Car champions. Related links: Gallery: [...]
Ecclestone denies ‘VIP GP’ 19th May 2006, 23:28
Bernie Ecclestone has moved to dismiss rumours of a ‘VIP-only’ Mediterranean Grand Prix that would be held at the Paul Ricard High-Tech Test Track and not be open to paying spectators. Although some suggested such an event would be consistent with F1′s ‘ultra-elite’ image it would send out exactly the wrong message from a sport [...]
2006 Stats Update – Spain 18th May 2006, 21:57
Fernando Alonso has stormed the start of 2006 – finishing every race so far in either first or second place. The F1Fanatic statistics update tells shows you how the drivers’ and constructors’ championship battles are progressing, who has suffered the most DNFs, how the drivers’ championship would look under old points systems, who are the [...]
A new answer to the points argument 17th May 2006, 20:03
It’s easy to whinge about the Formula One points system – but it’s a lot harder to come up with a viable alternative that’s a bit more persuasive than just “let’s go back to how it was.†But what if we did away with points altogether? Why not just give the championship title to the [...]
F1 is #4 in US motor sport
A survey by ESPN has revealed the extent of Formula One’s struggle to capture the imagination of American sports fans. It ranked fourth out of all motor sports in a popularity poll. Top was NASCAR with three-fifths of the vote (59.5%), followed by NHRA drag racing (13.4%) and motorcycle racing (9.7%). Only 6.3% of fans [...]
The five-second peace 16th May 2006, 20:02
Three turgid Grands Prix in a row were unsettling enough. But now the ugly spectre of political conflict in Formula One has reared its head once more. The news that the GPWC-aligned teams were ready to agree terms with Bernie Ecclestone had scarcely sunk in, the hopes for a new era of political stability in [...]
Spanish Grand Prix 2006 Media Review 15th May 2006, 20:27
Two newspapers couldn’t resist the urge to make ‘rain in Spain’ puns – find out which ones and loads more in the post-race media review. Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor sport Share this with your friends: Tweet
Trackside: Coulthard’s career
For Trackside today I decided on a feature about Coulthard in light of his 200-race career landmark at Spain last weekend. Enjoy! Related links Auto Trader: trackside – Coutlhard is 200 not out (external) DC to join to 200 club Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor sport / david coulthard / [...]
