Here in Britain the BBC failed to show the post-qualifying press conference. This was particularly frustrating given we had such an exciting and unpredictable qualifying session. Apparently it was due a rugby match which was on afterwards. For those who missed it, here’s a transcript of the press conference. BBC have now put the first … Continue reading Belgian GP qualifying press conference
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Belgian GP fuel and strategy: Trulli in strong position to beat Fisichella
Posted onGiancarlo Fisichella’s light fuel load could leave him vulnerable to attack from Jarno Trulli and Nick Heidfeld in tomorrow’s Belgian Grand Prix. Trulli is carrying 8.6kg more fuel than his fellow Italian who he shares the front row of the grid with. Here’s the fuel weight in full and a look ahead to tomorrow’s race:
Force India celebrate after Giancarlo Fisichella takes pole position (pictures)
Posted onThe Force India pit exploded with joy as Giancarlo Fisichella gave the team its first ever pole position. It was the first pole position for the team in its current form. The Silverstone-based squad last had a car on pole at the Nurburgring in 1999 for the European Grand Prix.
Fisichella stuns with Spa pole position for Force India
Belgian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onGiancarlo Fisichella’s morning got off to a bad start when he hit a rabbit during practice and had to replace his front wing.
Belgian Grand Prix grid
Posted on1. Giancarlo Fisichella, Force India-Mercedes – 1’46.308 2. Jarno Trulli, Toyota – 1’46.395 3. Nick Heidfeld, BMW – 1’46.500 4. Rubens Barrichello, Brawn-Mercedes – 1’46.513 5. Robert Kubica, BMW – 1’46.586 6. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari – 1’46.633 7. Timo Glock, Toyota – 1’46.677 8. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault – 1’46.761 9. Mark Webber, Red Bull-Renault … Continue reading Belgian Grand Prix grid
Kimi Raikkonen’s career in video (Part 2)
Posted onF1 Fanatic guest writer Journeyer concludes his look at Kimi Raikkonen’s F1 career so far… Kimi Raikkonen is known by many to be fast and good-looking. But he’s also an enigma – he’s not exactly outgoing, and he shuns PR events. As Raikkonen’s lustre in F1 began to wane, many questioned his commitment to the … Continue reading Kimi Raikkonen’s career in video (Part 2)
F1 links: Bahrain to begin 2010 season
Posted onSneak preview: Bahrain kicks off 2010 F1 calendar “It’s an 18 race calendar and it starts with Bahrain because Australia needs to be scheduled for a date after the clocks go forward to shorten up the time difference and make the race time in Europe later.” Bahrain first on the calendar? It wasn’t a great … Continue reading F1 links: Bahrain to begin 2010 season