Was Bernie Ecclestone at last weekend’s A1 Grand Prix finale at Brands Hatch? If so, what was he up to? Rumours persist that Ecclestone wants to run a series using GP2 specification chassis at Asian venues during the Formula 1 off-season. This is, of course, the time of year when A1GP runs its ‘World Cup … Continue reading ‘GP3’ to take on A1 Grand Prix?
Day: 30 April 2007 articles archive
Better TV for British F3 & GTs
Posted onGood news for British F3 and British GT fans – Channel 4’s coverage will now be on at 8am rather than 7.30am, so you can sleep in a little bit longer on Sunday mornings. There will also be mid week repeats. Mike Grime of Promoters SRO said: “At a time when British motorsport is finding … Continue reading Better TV for British F3 & GTs
NASCAR fans arrested after Talladega disgrace
Posted onSeveral NASCAR fans were arrested after ugly scenes at Talladega. A group of Dale Earnhardt Jnr fans showered the track with beer cans after the hated Jeff Gordon won the race, surpassing the late Earnhardt Snr’s victory tally. As if that wasn’t bad enough, Gordon had earlier implored the fans to behave – and even … Continue reading NASCAR fans arrested after Talladega disgrace
Rating the races
Posted onI’m not a fan of football but I did spot something on The Times‘ coverage of it that I thought very interesting. Next to each game report they give the match a star rating out of five for entertainment value. F1 fans, team owners and drivers alike are always talking about ways to improve the … Continue reading Rating the races
Trackside: A1 Grand Prix & IRL
Posted onMore on the tense Britain-versus-Germany duel at Brands Hatch, plus Wheldon’s latest triumph in the IRL. And video… Trackside – Britain beats Germany at home (external)
Debate: Is Fernando Alonso a good World Champion?
Posted onI’ve heard a lot of criticism lately of Fernando Alonso not being a good World Champion. Not that he hasn’t deserved his titles of the last two seasons, but that he doesn’t do enough as an ambassador for the sport. Alonso admits that he has no desire to be a celebrity. But many feel that, … Continue reading Debate: Is Fernando Alonso a good World Champion?