December 2006 Archives - 3/4 - F1 Fanatic archive
F1 DVDs up for grabs 14th December 2006, 11:14
In Trackside this week a look at the history of the Land Speed Record-breaking family of Malcolm Campbell and Donald Campbell. Plus, win copies of the 2006 F1 season review DVD “Once Again” and the classic John Frankenheimer film “Grand Prix”. Related links Autotrader.co.uk – Auto watch: F1 2006 season review DVD + competition (external) [...]
The Ben Evans Column: Age Concern 13th December 2006, 20:05
Only time will tell the damage Formula BMW has done to single seater motor sport. With excessive running costs (well in excess of £200,000 for a tilt at the title), questionable driving standards and underpowered cars with way too much grip which teach drivers little in the way of feel. But then again what’s do [...]
Another insidious FIA conspiracy? 12th December 2006, 19:50
The FIA needed a supply of standard engine control units (ECUs) for the new, 2008-era F1. But instead of getting a third party to supply them, they’ve got one of the teams to do it. It’s a stinking great controversy! No doubt they’ve palmed off the contract to bosom buddies Ferrari, who’ll steal a march [...]
The best F1 video website 11th December 2006, 20:02
Everyone is after F1 video. Internet video behemoth Youtube is straining under the weight of decades of F1 clips. Even F1 monthly magazine F1 Racing recently ran a feature on where to find the best F1 clips on the Internet. But what F1 fans really want is to be able to watch entire races – [...]
“Michael Schumacher: The Whole Story” (Christopher Hilton, 2006) 10th December 2006, 15:16
You have to feel sorry for Michael Schumacher’s fans. First their hero quits, and then the predictable rush to cash in on his success follows. First among which is this all-new, 440-page biography of the record-smashing German, enticingly titled, “The Whole Story”. Or, to paraphrase, “He’s quit now so we rushed this together in time [...]
F1 in the blogs 9th December 2006, 19:28
In this week’s round-up of bloggers’ thoughts on F1, Jenson Button is nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award but hardly anyone seems to think he should win it. Read on for more… Share this with your friends: Tweet
F1 in the news 8th December 2006, 21:26
In this week’s round-up of the F1 news, financial dealings, Super Aguri acrimony and Antonio Pizzonia’s latest attempts to get back to top level motorsport. Share this with your friends: Tweet
So, who won? 7th December 2006, 15:00
Today is the annual FIA Gala when the top drivers and teams of the year have an enormous bash and all the prizes are handed out. Including, of course, the FIA Formula One World Drivers’ Championship and the FIA Formula One World Constructors’ Championship trophies. It begs an obvious question – why on earth is [...]
The Ben Evans Column: Spectator sport 6th December 2006, 19:35
Once upon a time motor racing was a spectator sport. By this I don’t mean TV spectators, but actual physical live human being fans at the track. But now every meeting from the humble clubbie to F1 race struggles to pull in the fans and keep them interested. Share this with your friends: Tweet
F1Fanatic’s Xmas list 5th December 2006, 20:37
With only 20 days left until Xmas these are the presents we’re hoping for the most – from DVDs to Lego and… erm… a mouse mat. So, what’s Santa bringing you? Share this with your friends: Tweet
