May 2007 Archives - 3/10 - F1 Fanatic archive
Have you been to the Monaco Grand Prix? 25th May 2007, 7:00
We’re looking for Grand Prix fans who’ve been to the Monaco Grand Prix at Monte-Carlo to tell us about their experiences. Related links Share your experiences of being at the Monaco Grand Prix Share your experiences of visiting other F1 circuits Tags: f1 / formula one / formula 1 / grand prix / motor sport [...]
Ferrari reveals new car colour 24th May 2007, 13:49
OK, 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? Share this [...]
Debate: Monaco Grand Prix vs Indy 500
Both 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 [...]
Banned: McLaren’s rear brake pedal
Of 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 bannings. It was banned early in 1998 as McLaren made a stunningly dominant start to the year. Following a protest by Ferrari the system, that had previously been declared legal, [...]
Beltoise scores his only win – and BRM’s last – at Monaco
The 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 23rd May 2007, 20:30
Despite 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 [...]
Will Setanta grab high-def F1?
An 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 [...]
Monaco Grand Prix wallpapers
With 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 Share this with [...]
Why Britain should share its Grand Prix 22nd May 2007, 10:00
When 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 [...]
Monaco Grand Prix 2007 preview
Suddenly, 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 [...]
