Yet another biography of Ayrton Senna. I’m not sure what niche Christopher Hilton has in mind with this, his sixth book on the Brazilian thrice-champion. But you can’t deny that Senna sells. The Whole Story compiles four of Hilton’s ealier biographies, the first two of which pre-dated Senna’s death in 1994. They are The Hard … Continue reading “Ayrton Senna: The Whole Story” (Christopher Hilton, 2004)
Month: September 2006 articles archive
‘First black Formula One driver…’
Posted onInevitably enough, no sooner has Lewis Hamilton’s name been linked with an imminent to switch to Formula One than the stories hailing the ‘first black Formula One driver’ have cropped up.
Mosley lashes out on Monza safety
Posted onMax Mosley is not short of a critic or two. But no-one can seriously charge him with not taking safety in Formula One seriously – at least not since the terrible accidents on 1994. It was interesting, then, to see the reaction of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) to the condition of the Monza … Continue reading Mosley lashes out on Monza safety
2006 Stats Update: Italy
Posted onHave Fernando Alonso and Renault lost their grip on the championships? The statistics of the last few races paint a grim picture as Michael Schumacher has slashed Alonso’s lead to a perilous two points, and Ferrari have nosed past Renault in the Constructors’ Championship. Take a closer look at the situation with our post-race statistics.
Red Bulletin online
Posted onRed Bull’s unique, free magazine is just one of the ways that the most PR-savvy of teams try to reach beyond the confines of the paddock to make contact with the too-often-neglected Formula One fan. Happily, the magazine is also available online, so now you can get your fix of taurine-powered journalism without going to … Continue reading Red Bulletin online
2007: Who goes where part 3
Posted onMichael Schumacher’s retirement is surely the biggest driver news story of the year. Unless Nigel Mansell is planning another comeback. That leaves only one top seat for 2007 left to be claimed – at McLaren alongside Fernando Alonso. With that in mind, let’s see how the teams and drivers for next year line up.
Red Bull: Klien out for Doornbos
Posted onWhile the F1 world was still coming to terms with Michael Schumacher’s retirement announcement the news also slipped out that the Italian Grand Prix was Christian Klien’s last as a Red Bull driver. He will be free to drink whatever he pleases next year… The team’s test driver, 2005 Minardi racer Robert Doornbos, will take … Continue reading Red Bull: Klien out for Doornbos
Italian Grand Prix 2006 Media Review
Posted onA once-in-a-decade weekend for Formula One as the most successful driver in the sport today – and of all time – retires. Take a look at how the British press reacted to the retirement of Michael Schumacher. Formula One should get this much coverage every Grand Prix weekend… Tags: f1 / formula one / grand … Continue reading Italian Grand Prix 2006 Media Review
Schumacher retirement: 39 opinions
Posted onFor the second time this year I thought it would be interesting to take a cross-section of blogger opinion – this time, on Michael Schumacher’s decision to retire. (The last time I tried this was after the Monaco Grand Prix qualifying debacle…) From heartbroken fans, to delighted ‘antis’, to conspiracy theorists and more, every conceivable … Continue reading Schumacher retirement: 39 opinions
Trackside: Championship clashes
Posted onLast week’s Trackside picked out some of the most memorable championship encounters in Formula One history as the battle between Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher heats up. Related links Autotrader.co.uk – Trackside: Championship clashes (external) Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor sport
Niki Lauda: Has one ear
Posted onBefore Michael Schumacher, Niki Lauda was the main man at Maranello. Here are a group of Germans singing lusty praise of the famously frazzled Austrian. To wit: Ein Ohr! Ein Ohr! Ein Ohr, ein Ohr, ein Ohr! Niki Lauda! Niki Lauda! Niki Lauda hat ein Ohr! Which, for the Germanically-challenged, is: One ear! One ear! … Continue reading Niki Lauda: Has one ear
So long to Schumacher
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Posted onMichael Schumacher polarises opinion in much the same way as his immediate ‘great’ predecessor, Ayrton Senna.
Schumacher starts his swansong with Monza win
2006 Italian Grand Prix review
Posted onMichael Schumacher got the dream result he wanted before announcing his retirement from Formula One.
“I don’t consider F1 a sport anymore” – Alonso
2006 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso reacted strongly to the controversial qualifying penalty which has relegated him from fifth on the grid to tenth.
Spyker seize Midland
Posted onIt surely won’t be the most exciting revelation of the Italian Grand Prix weekend, but one of Formula One’s long-running sagas of the 2006 season has drawn to a close. Alex Schnaider has finally confirmed the sale of MidlandF1, to Dutch sports car firm Spyker. Spyker cars was established in 1999, taking the name of … Continue reading Spyker seize Midland
Dubious rule scuppers Alonso
Posted onFernando Alonso has been demoted to tenth on the grid for allegedly impeding Felipe Massa. Alonso was running ahead of Massa in the dying moments of the session. When Alonso crossed the line to start his second flying lap he only had two seconds to spare before the end of qualifying. Massa was completing his … Continue reading Dubious rule scuppers Alonso
F1 in the news
Posted onOur weekly round-up of F1 stories and features from around the world. A 100% guaranteed Schumacher retirement speculation-free zone. (All links external). New F1 business magazine to be launched (Pitpass) – Grand Prix: The Business of Motorsport, edited by Christian Sylt and Caroline Reid, will commence publication during the last quarter of 2006. Isn’t the … Continue reading F1 in the news
Bye-bye Bill
Posted onThe man who pulled Ford out of Formula One has stepped down as President and CEO of the company. Bill Ford Jnr called time on Ford’s involvement in F1 through its Jaguar brand late in the 2004 season, jeapordising the jobs of hundreds at its factory in Milton Keynes. Happily those jobs were saved by … Continue reading Bye-bye Bill
“Enzo Ferrari: A Life” (Richard Williams, 2001)
Posted onFormula One is just one of the sports that Richard Williams covers for the Guardian, and that breadth of knowledge gives him a refreshingly broad approach to the often insular world of motor sport in general, and F1 in particular. He is also the author of several books on motor sport and in this biography … Continue reading “Enzo Ferrari: A Life” (Richard Williams, 2001)
Beware chicanery at Monza
Posted onAmid the drama of the Hungarian and Turkish Grand Prix one curious development didn’t get quite as much attention as it deserved. And it could have a decisive role to play in this weekend’s Grand Prix. On lap 64 of the Hungarian Grand Prix Pedro de la Rosa slingshot out of turn six and dived … Continue reading Beware chicanery at Monza