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Month: May 2007 articles archive
Ferrari reveals new car colour
Posted onOK, it’s still red. But it’s a better red than before – a subtly deeper, richer shade closer to classic Ferrari scarlet than the paler colour used in deference to Marlboro for the past decade. It’s an understated change but I think the car definitely looks better for it. What do you reckon?
Debate: Monaco Grand Prix vs Indy 500
Posted onBoth have been hailed as the greatest race in the world – and both take place this Sunday. Each has a long and proud history and have been won by the greats of motor racing. But with American open wheel motor racing in a terrible state, does the Monaco Grand Prix outstrip the Indianapolis 500 … Continue reading Debate: Monaco Grand Prix vs Indy 500
Banned: McLaren’s rear brake pedal
Banned!
Posted onOf the dozens of technologies banned by F1’s governing body through the years, McLaren’s rear brake pedal stands out as one of the most unjust.
Beltoise scores his only win – and BRM’s last – at Monaco
1972 Monaco Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe 1972 Monaco Grand Prix was in many ways a strange affair. It produced the debut victory for a man who would never win again and the circuit was in a state of flux.
The Ben Evans Column: 2007’s fantastic four
Posted onDespite its lack of on-track excitement, this F1 season has so far provided a number of fascinating talking points. In particular the psychological battles between the four top drivers promise to be as intriguing as those between Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet twenty years ago. Coming into this season you would … Continue reading The Ben Evans Column: 2007’s fantastic four
Will Setanta grab high-def F1?
Posted onAn emerging player in British television broadcasting could have an important role to play in whether UK viewers get to see Formula 1 in high definition any time soon. Last week Bernie Ecclestone confirmed that F1 will be available in HD by the end of 2007. But means will have to be found for each … Continue reading Will Setanta grab high-def F1?
Monaco Grand Prix wallpapers
Posted onWith the Monaco Grand Prix coming up this weekend we’ve got a selection of photos from past Monaco Grands Prix available for you to download for your desktop. Enjoy! Related links Monaco Grand Prix wallpapers More F1 wallpapers Tags: f1 / formula one / formula 1 / grand prix / motor sport
Why Britain should share its Grand Prix
Posted onWhen Bernie Ecclestone suggested to the British Racing Drivers’ Club that they share the running of a their Grand Prix with France, the idea understandably got short shrift. And the arrival of Lewis Hamilton on the scene is not likely to have made them change their minds. But sharing the British Grand Prix between two … Continue reading Why Britain should share its Grand Prix
Monaco Grand Prix 2007 preview
Posted onSuddenly, street circuits are all the rage. It’s as if Bernie Ecclestone gets all his ideas from the Champ Car World Series. Mind you, that is where the ideas for refuelling and safety cars doubtlessly came from. Anyway, more street circuits will soon be a feature of the F1 calendar and when you consider the … Continue reading Monaco Grand Prix 2007 preview
Two Lewis Hamilton kart videos
Posted onSome excellent footage has emerged on Youtube of a young Lewis Hamilton honing his craft. The first shows Hamilton (#1 kart) racing in cadet karts at Buckmore Park and pulling off a stunning move to sweep from fourth to first on the final lap and win:
Debate: 2.2-litre V6 turbos for F1?
Posted onA turbo F1 car with a 2.2-litre V6 engine running on bio-ethanol, limited to 10,000 rpm and 770hp with traction control, four wheel drive and 13 seconds of power boost per lap. Does this sound like a realistic vision of the future of F1 to you?
WTCC Valencia 2: Thompson doubles up
Posted onJames Thompson triumphed in what was easily the best world touring car race of the year. He added a second victory to the one he earned earlier in the day. Thompson stormed through to win from eighth while BMW team mates Jorg Muller and Andy Priaulx disputed second place.
DTM Lausitzring – Hakkinen wins amid chaos
Posted onMika Hakkinen took his second DTM victory after a chaotic race at the Lausitzring. A safety car period in the middle of the race threw the running order up in the air but the Finnish twice World Champion prevailed. Behind him an inspired Paul di Resta finished second to take the championship lead in his … Continue reading DTM Lausitzring – Hakkinen wins amid chaos
WTCC Valencia 1: Lights-to-flag win for Thompson
Posted onJames Thompson gave N Technology their first win of the year after converting his pole position into a victory. He is the fifth new winner of 2007, but the sudden competitiveness of his Alfa Romeo probably owed more to the fact that he wasn’t carrying any success ballast. Championship leader Augusto Farfus failed to score … Continue reading WTCC Valencia 1: Lights-to-flag win for Thompson
“Formula One 1972: Fittipaldi’s Year” (DVD)
Posted onIf you thought the four-week gap between the Bahrain and Spanish Grands Prix this year was interminable, in 1972 the first two rounds were two months apart!
F1 in the blogs 28 – Stirling Moss interview
Posted onAn interesting interview with Stirling Moss is our Post of the Week today. Also the problems with street racing, the apparent lack of talent in GP2 this year, and why Felipe Massa’s blog is rubbish.
This weekend’s F1 alternative: F3 Bucharest
Posted onThere’s no F1 race this weekend but there’s a whole world of F1 alternatives to choose from.
The Ben Evans column: F1 gets streetwise
Posted onOnce again F1 looks like it’s about to dip its toes into the murky waters of the street race. Not since 1991 has there been more than one street track on the calendar – the glamorous Monte-Carlo track, which is benchmark for every other street race in the world. So can F1 make the formula … Continue reading The Ben Evans column: F1 gets streetwise
F1 in the news 35: Damon on his dad
Posted onAmong this week’s press was a brilliant interview with Damon Hill in which he talks candidly about the loss of his father Graham and how he came to terms with it. Plus construction work at Spa is delayed by rain, the farming techniques of an ex-world champion, and a new F1 magazine.