The Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend is expected to be dry and sunny as usual. Since F1 first visited the Hungaroring in 1986 the race has only seen rain on one occasion – when Jenson Button scored his maiden victory three years ago. Friday is expected to be the hottest day this year with temperatures … Continue reading Hungarian Grand Prix weather forecast
Month: July 2009 articles archive
Jean Todt vs Ari Vatanen (Poll)
Posted onAfter beating Jean-Marie Balestre in 1991, Max Mosley never had to face an opponent in an FIA election. But his successor will: this October Mosley’s preferred choice Jean Todt will stand against ‘independent candidate’ Ari Vatanen. But which is the right man for the job?
New Abu Dhabi F1 track video
Posted onHere’s a new video preview of the Yas Island circuit which will host this year’s F1 season finale.
F1 links: EC may look into FIA again
Posted onHere’s a round-up of F1 news and other interesting links I’ve found today. If you’ve spotted a hot news story, interesting new website or just something funny from the world of F1, please share your links in the comments below. F1 at risk of EC investigation "The gaze of the European Commission may soon fall … Continue reading F1 links: EC may look into FIA again
Hungarian Grand Prix TV times
Posted onHere are the times for the BBC’s F1 coverage in Britain this weekend. Friday 24th July Free practice 1 – 8.55-10.35, BBC Red Button and online Free practice 2 – 12.55-14.35, BBC Red Button and online Saturday 25th July Free practice 3 – 9.55-11.05, BBC Red Button and online Qualifying – 12.10-14.15, BBC One, BBC … Continue reading Hungarian Grand Prix TV times
Jaime Alguersuari confirmed at Toro Rosso
Posted onJaime Alguersuari has been officially announced as Sebastien Bourdais’ replacement at Toro Rosso. As discussed here last week, Alguersuari will become the youngest F1 driver ever, beating the record set by Mike Thackwell in 1980. Alguersuari and team mate Sebastien Buemi will form the youngest ever pair of team mates in Formula 1. Alguersuari had … Continue reading Jaime Alguersuari confirmed at Toro Rosso
McLaren expect strong Hungaroring result (Hungarian Grand Prix preview)
Posted onIf the first half of the championship was about the domination of Brawn, the second half will be about whether Red Bull can catch them. The Hungarian Grand Prix will be the perfect test of Red Bull’s improved RB5. The slow track and warm temperatures should favour the BGP 001, so if Red Bull can … Continue reading McLaren expect strong Hungaroring result (Hungarian Grand Prix preview)
F1 links: De la Rosa tipped for Campos
Posted onHere’s a round-up of F1 news and other interesting links I’ve found today. If you’ve spotted a hot news story, interesting new website or just something funny from the world of F1, please share your links in the comments below. De la Rosa back in F1 with Campos? "38 year old Pedro de la Rosa … Continue reading F1 links: De la Rosa tipped for Campos
Henry Surtees dies after F2 crash
Posted onI’ve just heard the terrible news that Henry Surtees, son of former F1 champion John Surtees, died today following a crash in a Formula 2 race at Brands Hatch. He was 18 years old. The accident happened in the second of the day’s F2 races. Surtees’ crash helmet struck a wheel which had been lost … Continue reading Henry Surtees dies after F2 crash
Ecclestone wants Donington Park and Silverstone to share British Grand Prix
Posted onBernie Ecclestone has changed his mind on the future of the British Grand Prix yet again. To recap, he started the year saying there was no way the 2010 race would be held anywhere other then Donington Park. He later suggested in an interview with The Times that this wasn’t the case, and then took … Continue reading Ecclestone wants Donington Park and Silverstone to share British Grand Prix
1964 British Grand Prix flashback
Posted onIn 1964 the honour of hosting F1 in Britain went to Brands Hatch for the first time.
F1 links: More leg surgery for Webber
Posted onHere’s a round-up of F1 news and other interesting links I’ve found today. If you’ve spotted a hot news story, interesting new website or just something funny from the world of F1, please share your links in the comments below. Mark Webber set for surgery on leg in Formula One summer break "Mark Webber will … Continue reading F1 links: More leg surgery for Webber
Is F1 2009 less exciting than 2008?
Posted onA lot of effort went into changing the design of F1 cars this year in the hope it would make for more exciting racing. But with half the season gone the signs are not good. The ‘rate the race’ polls on this site after every Grand Prix are getting worse results this year compared to … Continue reading Is F1 2009 less exciting than 2008?
Ari Vatanen: Exclusive interview on Mosley, budget caps and the F1 calendar
Posted onAri Vatanen anounced his campaign to run for FIA president last week. Since then Max Mosley has said he won’t stand but has come out in support of Jean Todt to be the next president. Today I had a lengthy chat on the phone with Vatanen – he gave me his reaction to Mosley supporting … Continue reading Ari Vatanen: Exclusive interview on Mosley, budget caps and the F1 calendar
F1 should not be too hasty to drop KERS
Posted onA waste of money. Pointless greenwash. White elephant. Just a few of the criticisms levelled at the Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems that were introduced into F1 this year amid much fanfare. Nine races in, no KERS-equipped car has won a race or even set a pole position. Of the four teams that began the year … Continue reading F1 should not be too hasty to drop KERS
F1 links: Bourdais may sue Toro Rosso
Posted onSebastien Bourdais isn’t taking his dismissal by Toro Rosso lying dow – he’s threatening to launch a legal action against them. I can’t imagine it being successful, but stranger things have happened… Statement from Sébastien "I consider that, in doing so, Scuderia Toro Rosso has breached its contractual duties towards me; also I believe that … Continue reading F1 links: Bourdais may sue Toro Rosso
More F1 people (and others) on Twitter
Posted onUpdate: Use the F1 Twitter directory to find more F1 people on Twitter. Something cool has happened since we first looked at F1 people on Twitter: actual F1 drivers have started appearing on there. Not many, mind you, but given the number of up-and-coming drivers using the social messaging service we could soon see every … Continue reading More F1 people (and others) on Twitter
The Red Bull driver merry-go-round
Posted onToro Rosso has confirmed Sebastien Bourdais will not race for the team at the Hungarian Grand Prix next weekend. Jaime Alguersuari is expected to take over his place. This sparked a debate here about whether the Spanish 19-year-old is ready for F1 yet. But Red Bull’s policy of getting racers from their young driver scheme … Continue reading The Red Bull driver merry-go-round
F1 links: Barrichello spoof video
Posted onI think we’re all a bit sick of the politics in F1 at the moment so let’s lighten things up with the first link today: Rubens Blah-Blah-Blah-rrichello – The Single Barrichello’s unwise worlds to the world’s media spoofed in this video – with cameo appearance by some F1 Fanatic charts from these race analysis pieces: … Continue reading F1 links: Barrichello spoof video
Max Mosley will give up FIA presidency – but he wants Jean Todt in charge
Posted onMax Mosley’s latest promise to step down from the FIA presidency in October will inevitably be met with some scepticism. After all, he’s already gone back on similar promises made in 2004, 2008 and earlier this year. But this time we can be more confident that he actually is going, for two reasons. First, the … Continue reading Max Mosley will give up FIA presidency – but he wants Jean Todt in charge