Here are the details of the live Malaysian Grand Prix coverage in Britain. Don’t forget to join us on F1 Fanatic for live blogging during every session. Friday 3rd April Free practice 1: 2.55am – 4.35am, Red Button (video – television), BBC Sport (video – online), 5 Live Sports Extra (audio – radio) Free practice … Continue reading Malaysian Grand Prix TV times
Month: March 2009 articles archive
A1GP adds Mexican round but Peraltada gets chopped
Posted onA1 Grand Prix has re-instated the Mexican round of the calendar as a new season finale. The championship will still visit Brands Hatch for the British round, but after that it will return to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City on May 22nd-24th. However the distinctive Peraltada corner is to be drastically overhauled. The … Continue reading A1GP adds Mexican round but Peraltada gets chopped
Will Brawn dominate again in Sepang? (Malaysian Grand Prix preview)
Posted onBrawn GP locked out the front row, led every lap and finished one-two in Melbourne. Can anyone stop them in Sepang? It’s a totally different circuit in a punishing climate – and we just might in for some rain as well.
Why Kubica probably wouldn’t have won (Australian Grand Prix analysis)
Posted onAfter Robert Kubica and Sebastian Vettel’s controversial crash in the dying stages of the Australian Grand Prix, Mario Theissen claimed Robert Kubica would have won had he got past Vettel cleanly and been able to chase after leader Jenson Button. But the lap times don’t seem to support what Mario Theissen says. Here’s a look … Continue reading Why Kubica probably wouldn’t have won (Australian Grand Prix analysis)
F1 links: Abu Dhabi denies delay
Posted onAbu Dhabi denies track building delay "Abu Dhabi Grand Prix officials have denied suggestions that the circuit will not be ready in time for this year's inaugural race." Toyota and the FIA "The Trulli incident has pointed out a serious weakness in the safety period regulation; in failing to cover the possibility of cars leaving … Continue reading F1 links: Abu Dhabi denies delay
What’s the point of Formula 1?
Posted onTomorrow I’m being interviewed by BBC Radio 4 for a programme called "What’s the point of Formula 1?" They’re keen to hear opinions from passionate F1 fans about the state of the sport. So let’s have them!
BBC F1 coverage: your verdict
Posted onA big talking point on the live blogs during the Australian Grand Prix weekend was how BBC did with their F1 coverage. I thought they did a great job – but reading around some other sites I’ve noticed a few complaints. What did you think of the BBC’s return as an F1 broadcaster?
Malaysian Grand Prix weather forecast
Posted onEarly forecasts indicate the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend is likely to be affected by rain. Over on the F1 Fanatic Forum ccolanto has been checking out the weather forecasts for Kuala Lumpur and thunderstorms are predicted throughout the weekend. The chance of precipitation is rated around 60% for Friday and Saturday, rising to around … Continue reading Malaysian Grand Prix weather forecast
F1 links: Brawn job cuts
Posted onBrawn march on at the double "It’s very likely that [Brawn GP] will dominate again in Malaysia, although the heat there will test the reliability of this car, which has still not done a huge mileage in testing. They have a good 8/10ths advantage over the Ferrari and more than a second over the McLaren." … Continue reading F1 links: Brawn job cuts
2009 Australian Grand Prix facts and stats
Posted onA new F1 team wins on its debut, an all-Mercedes podium, and rotten luck for a driver on his 200th start. Here’s a round-up of the stats and facts from the Australian Grand Prix.
Button wins for Brawn in spectacular start to season
2009 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onAfter months of anticipation the first race of 2009 was a contest to savour and a result to remember. Jenson Button may have led every lap but Sebastian Vettel kept him honest throughout the race – before a controversial late clash with Robert Kubica. Rubens Barrichello completed Brawn GP’s joy by taking second place, while … Continue reading Button wins for Brawn in spectacular start to season
Sebastien Buemi scores on debut
Posted onAlmost lost amid the many story lines coming out of today’s Australian Grand Prix was Sebastien Buemi’s fine driver to eighth place. That became seventh after Jarno Trulli’s penalty. Buemi, the only rookie in the field, began the weekend well by out-qualifying team mate Sebastien Bourdais. He avoided the opening lap fracas, ran as high … Continue reading Sebastien Buemi scores on debut
Trulli penalised, Hamilton takes third (Update: Video of Hamilton’s pass)
Posted onLewis Hamilton has been promoted to third place in the Australian Grand Prix after Jarno Trulli was handed a 25-second penalty by the stewards. Trulli’s penalty, for overtaking Hamilton during the final safety car period, relegates him from third to 12th.
Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello lead Brawn GP in historic debut 1-2
Posted onBrawn GP grabbed an historic one-two finish in the dying stages of the Australian Grand Prix. It cemented an unbelievable transformation for the team that massively under-performed in 2007 and 2008, was sold by Honda over the winter, and rescued by a management buy-out just a few weeks before the season began.
Kubica and Vettel collide (Video) (Update: Vettel handed penalty)
Posted onRobert Kubica and Sebastian Vettel clashed in dramatic fashion in the dying stages of the Australian Grand Prix. Kubica was catching Vettel and leader Jenson Button at the time and looked set to mount an improbable bid for victory – instead his race and Vettel’s ended in the barriers.
Double disaster for Ferrari
Posted onFerrari got their 2009 season off to a terrible start in Melbourne. Felipe Massa retired late in the race and Kimi Raikkonen lost a points finish after spinning into the barriers.
Australian Grand Prix result
Posted on1. Jenson Button 2. Rubens Barrichello 3. Jarno Trulli* 4. Timo Glock 5. Fernando Alonso 6. Nico Rosberg 7. Sebastien Buemi 8. Sebastien Bourdais 9. Adrian Sutil 10. Nick Heidfeld 11. Giancarlo Fisichella 12. Mark Webber 13. Sebastian Vettel 14. Robert Kubica 15. Kimi Raikkonen Disqualified: Lewis Hamilton** Did not finish Felipe Massa Nelson Piquet … Continue reading Australian Grand Prix result
Australian Grand Prix – rate the race
Posted onPlenty to talk about after an historic start to the Australian Grand Prix. Rate the race out of ten and leave your comments below:
Red Bullog closes after team complain
Posted onThe excellent Red Bullog, run by Dank who often posts comments here, is closing following a complaint by Red Bull. Dank wrote yesterday: It is with regret that this will be the last ever post on The Red Bullog. Having pondered over the contents of this letter for the past few hours, it has severely … Continue reading Red Bullog closes after team complain
Australian GP: thoughts on the start
Posted onWith a new team on the front row and some fast cars at the back of the grid the 2009 F1 season looks set to get off to a thrilling start at Melbourne tomorrow. Will we see a first-corner pile-up? Will the KERS drivers have an advantage at the start? How many drivers will lose … Continue reading Australian GP: thoughts on the start