Since Nelson Piquet Jnr’s statement leaked online yesterday the story has exploded, commanding back-page coverage on many of Britain’s daily papers and dominating the build-up to the Italian Grand Prix. There are accusations of blackmail, complaints about the media’s handling of the story, more material appearing online and statements flying around. Here’s a quick summary … Continue reading Piquet-Renault scandal: more new evidence and complaints about leaks
Day: 11 September 2009 articles archive
Fisichella makes Ferrari debut and Liuzzi returns for Force India (pictures)
Posted onThere must’ve been some hasty revisions to the Italian Grand Prix programme as a new home driver was added to the entry list at the expense of another, As Giancarlo Fisichella moved over to Ferrari, Vitantonio Liuzzi took his place at Force India. Here’s the first pictures of them in action for their new teams … Continue reading Fisichella makes Ferrari debut and Liuzzi returns for Force India (pictures)
Enter your Italian Grand Prix predictions
Posted onFriday practice for the Italian Grand Prix has finished and that means it’s time for the latest round of the F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship. Enter your predictions for pole sitter and the top three of the podium and you could be in with a chance of winning a prize – even if you haven’t played … Continue reading Enter your Italian Grand Prix predictions
Giancarlo Fisichella’s career in video
Posted onF1 Fanatic guest writer Journeyer turns his historical eye to Ferrari’s new star Giancarlo Fisichella. Giancarlo Fisichella finally had his dream come true: this weekend at Mona he will race for Ferrari. Fisichella has taken a circuitous route to F1’s most famous outfit, changing teams eight times in 14 seasons. In this two-part series we’ll … Continue reading Giancarlo Fisichella’s career in video
F1 links: Barrichello and Heidfeld on Piquet
Posted onThere’s a huge debate going on about Nelson Piquet Jnr’s crash in last year’s Singapore Grand Prix and some F1 drivers have been talking about the affair as well. Here’s what Rubens Barrichello and Nick Heidfeld had to say about the matter, plus more of the day’s news stories. Italian GP Press Conference Rubens Barrichello … Continue reading F1 links: Barrichello and Heidfeld on Piquet