Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso are tied in the championship battle. But as many are pointing out, Schumacher actually leads the championship as he has seven wins this year to Alonso’s six. This is perfectly logical – and it leads to a logical question: Instead of using ‘most highest finishes’ as a tie-breaker, why not … Continue reading Prizes for places, not points
Month: October 2006 articles archive
Tyre bore
Posted onWatching the Japanese Grand Prix qualifying this morning immediately made me think of Mark Hughes’ piece in Autosport this week. I enjoy his writing very much – it’s deeply analytical, reasoned and persuasive – and this one was no different even though I don’t agree with him: It was proved again at Shanghai last weekend: … Continue reading Tyre bore
More ‘spin’ off the track for Alonso
Posted on“Stop whining, start winning”. “Strain getting to suffering Alonso”. Just two of the rather sensational headlines in this morning’s papers. The cause? A few recent comments from Fernando Alonso which people have taken out of context to varying degrees.
F1 in the news
Posted onIn the F1 news this week: Banned fags, Dubai drags and did you know that pork is the other white meat?
Why did Rubens Barrichello sue Orkut?
Posted onRubens Barrichello’s pursuit of legal action of Orkut.com may have severe implications for online debate of Formula One – depending on which story concerning the action is accurate. Pitpass and grandprix.com have reported that Barrichello had a number of Orkut’s ‘communities’ closed down for material that he considered “offensive and pejorative”. Pitpass draws an interesting … Continue reading Why did Rubens Barrichello sue Orkut?
Renault’s wheel man moved
Posted onThe mechanic who has apparently cost Fernando Alonso fifteen championship points has been moved in a ‘reshuffle’ of the pit lane crew according to Renault. It is not clear whether the mechanic who dropped a wheel nut during a pit stop at the Chinese Grand Prix, costing Alonso a potential win, is the same person … Continue reading Renault’s wheel man moved
F1 Stats Update: China
Posted onFernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher are tied at the top of the championship table – but they wouldn’t be if the sport were still using the pre-2003 points system. Take a statistical look at the 2006 championship so far in our post-race stats update.
Michael Schumacher: Weasel?
Posted onMichael Schumacher has been nominated for the ‘weaseliest sports person of the year’ award on the website of the popular newspaper cartoon Dilbert. The annual ‘Weasel of the Year’ awards single out individuals who, “operate in that vast gray area between good ethical behaviour and the sort of activities that might send you to jail.” … Continue reading Michael Schumacher: Weasel?
Japanese Grand Prix 2006 preview
Posted onOne thing is certain heading into this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix – if it’s better than last year’s it will be one of the greatest races ever. With the drivers’ and constructors’ championships almost unbelievably close the tension between the Renault and Ferrari camps is unreal – and it gets exponentially greater with each passing … Continue reading Japanese Grand Prix 2006 preview
Could Peugeot make an F1 comeback?
Posted onPeugeot signalled the expansion of their high-level motor sports activities atthe Paris Motor Show last week with the unveiling of their 908 Le Mans racer. Like the Audi R10 that dominated this year’s race, Peugeot’s car features a V12 turbo diesel engine. The French team won the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1992 and 1993 … Continue reading Could Peugeot make an F1 comeback?
First Caparo T1 hits the road
Posted onCaparo Vehicle Technologies have begun road testing the first prototype of their ‘F1 car for the road’, the T1. The car was designed by ex-McLaren men Ben Scott-Geddes and Graham Halstead who worked on the famous McLaren F1. The car will be built in Basingstoke and the first examples will be delivered next year. If … Continue reading First Caparo T1 hits the road
Chinese Grand Prix 2006 media review
Posted onThe championship battle just gets closer – in fact it couldn’t be any tighter. Have a look at the highlights from the national newspapers… Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor sport
Review: “Unless I’m very much mistaken: My autobiography” by Murray Walker
Posted onMurray Walker must be the most famous person associated with Formula 1 who is not one of the drivers. Bernie Ecclestone may have all the money and power – but even he lacks the public profile of the national institution that is Murray Walker. After laying down his microphone for the final time at the … Continue reading Review: “Unless I’m very much mistaken: My autobiography” by Murray Walker
Trackside: Legge’s 165mph Champ Car crash
Posted onLast week’s Trackside considered motor sports safety in the light of Katherine Legge’s incredible escape from a 165 mph shunt at Road America in the Champ Car World Series. Related links Autotrader.co.uk – Trackside: British racer Legge is our cup of tea (external) Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor sport
All tied at the top as Schumacher wins in China
2006 Chinese Grand Prix review
Posted onMichael Schumacher beat Fernando Alonso to the chequered flag in China to put the pair level on points in the lead of the championship.