Red Bull’s David Coulthard is the second most experienced driver on the grid – and is famously defiant when asked if he might retire soon. But after four seasons at Red Bull his place in the team looks under threat from the promising Sebastian Vettel. Should Coulthard keep his place in the team?
Month: June 2008 articles archive
We are all weathermen now
Posted onWhat has been the biggest talking point on the Live Blogs during the past three races? Plenty has been said about the state of Lewis Hamilton’s driving and Max Mosley’s libido, but I think the most popular question is this: "Is it going to rain?"
2008 French GP Stats and Facts
Posted onHere’s a look at the facts and statistics from the French Grand Prix including another new world championship leader. Plus Kimi Raikkonen edges closer to a new record and Lewis Hamilton hits a career low.
Video: Pressure on Lewis Hamilton after error in French Grand Prix
Posted onThe French Grand Prix went about as badly as it possibly could for Lewis Hamilton – and he has nobody to blame but himself for it. From the moment he got back behind the wheel of the McLaren at Magny-Cours it looked as though he was still working out the frustration from his humiliating crash … Continue reading Video: Pressure on Lewis Hamilton after error in French Grand Prix
Birthday boy Dan Wheldon wins in Iowa (Indy Car)
Posted onDan Wheldon took a canny victory in Iowa after covering the final 90 laps without stopping for fuel – and he did it all on his birthday! He was able to stretch out his final stint thanks in part to a length caution period after Tony Kanaan crashed out of third on lap 212 of … Continue reading Birthday boy Dan Wheldon wins in Iowa (Indy Car)
Problem for Raikkonen hands win to Massa
2008 French Grand Prix review
Posted onFelipe Massa took over the lead of the drivers’ championship with a fortunate win at Magny-Cours at the expense of team mate Kimi Raikkonen.
Championship points after the French GP
Posted onFelipe Massa now leads the F1 drivers’ championship for the first time in his career. It’s also the first time a Brazilian driver has led the championship in 15 years, since Ayrton Senna topped the table after the 1993 Monaco Grand Prix. There was more good news for another Brazilian driver, Nelson Piquet Jnr, who … Continue reading Championship points after the French GP
Rate the race: 2008 French Grand Prix
Posted onCan Hamilton do a Raikkonen in France?
Posted onLewis Hamilton lines up 13th for today’s French Grand Prix after taking a ten-place grid penalty. Three years ago Kimi Raikkonen, also driving a McLaren, started in the same position and climbed though the field to second. Can Hamilton do the same?
Buemi masters tricky conditions to head Arden one-two
Posted onA damp race track made for a thrilling GP2 sprint race at Magny-Cours. The race came to those who had the courage to start on slick tyres – and the Arden team took best advantage to score a one-two finish.
Rain at Magny-Cours ahead of French GP
Posted onRain has fallen on the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours this morning raising the prospects of a more interesting French Grand Prix than usual. However at present the track is only damp and is likely to be fully dry by the time the GP2 sprint race finishes. Some of the drivers even started the race on … Continue reading Rain at Magny-Cours ahead of French GP
French GP: Crucial first corner for Massa
Posted onFelipe Massa starts from second on the grid today – on the dirty side of the track. We had a discussion here earlier this year about the problems drivers have starting from the dirty side at some tracks and Magny-Cours is definitely one of the circuits where it has an effect. If he does lose … Continue reading French GP: Crucial first corner for Massa
Ferrari’s 200 pole positions
Posted onKimi Raikkonen achieved Ferrari’s 200th pole position in qualifying for tomorrow’s French Grand Prix. The Italian team are far ahead of their rivals in terms of total pole positions, with McLaren on 135 and Williams on 125. Here’s a complete breakdown of their achievement including every driver who scored a pole position for Ferrari.
Heikki Kovalainen gets five-place penalty
Posted onHeikki Kovalainen has been given a five-place grid penalty for delaying Mark Webber during qualifying, as was speculated here during the Live Blog. Kovalainen held up Webber during Q2 although it did not prevent the Red Bull driver from reaching the final part of qualifying.
Pantano lucks in to win at Senna and Grosjean’s expense
Posted onGP2’s most experienced driver was gifted an easy victory at Magny-Cours after the two drivers in front him – and his two principal championship rivals – retired.
2008 French GP qualifying: Raikkonen storms to Ferrari’s 200th pole position
Posted onFerrari were in crushing form at Magny-Cours and annexed the front row of the grid with little difficulty, Kimi Raikkonen leading Felipe Massa. It was Ferrari’s 200th pole position at a circuit where they’ve enjoyed great success in recent years. Lewis Hamilton, in what is expected to be a lightly-fuelled McLaren, was unable to beat … Continue reading 2008 French GP qualifying: Raikkonen storms to Ferrari’s 200th pole position
Video: Bruno Senna mimics uncle Ayrton with qualifying crash in France
Posted onHere’s how Bruno Senna scored pole position for tomorrow’s GP2 feature race: He later insisted the crash was not intentional, although it brought out the red flags and cemented his position at the top of the times sheets. But it was strangely similar to how his uncle Ayrton Senna scored pole position at the same … Continue reading Video: Bruno Senna mimics uncle Ayrton with qualifying crash in France
The Ben Evans column: Dallara
Posted onLast weekend I had my first Italian motor racing experience: complete with drivers refusing to leave crashed cars, excessive discussion about every aspect of the weekend, and some absolutely stunning girls in and around the paddock. It is often said that on the driving side Italian motorsport never delivers to its potential. Italy hasn’t produced … Continue reading The Ben Evans column: Dallara
Four tracks linked to future French GP
Posted onWith Bernie Ecclestone insisting that this year’s French Grand Prix really will be the last one held at Magny-Cours, all kinds of rumours have sprung up about where the race might be held in the future. Here are four of the tales doing the rounds this weekend – all highly speculative.
French GP preview: Predictions
Posted onWho’s going to win the French Grand Prix? Ferrari look set to be very strong this weekend and Lewis Hamilton is out of contention for the win before practice has even begun. Read my podium prediction below and make your own.