2010 February archive
Dry weather expected for final test 23rd February 2010, 10:53
The teams had to dodge the rain at Jerez but the final four-day test before the first race of 2010 looks set to be dry. The weather forecast for the Circuit de Catalunya is largely dry with temperatures in the mid-teens (C). Some forecasts suggest a low chance of rain – 20-30% – on Friday [...]
Virgin replace Parente with Soucek
Andy Soucek has taken Alvaro Parente’s place as third driver at Virgin. Soucek, who won the Formula Two championship last year, drove for Williams in the young drivers’ test at Jerez at the end of 2009. Parente lost his place as the team’s third driver after planned sponsorship from the Portuguese tourism institute failed to [...]
Ferrari’s latest FIA rant attacks “Serbian vultures” and Mosley’s “holy war”
The attack on the FIA published by Ferrari on their website has already drawn some reaction in the daily round-up. Ferrari has made several such criticisms in the past months but this is the most vociferous yet. It claims Lotus and Virgin “will limp into the start of the championship”, calls Stefan GP the “Serbian [...]
F1 Fanatic round-up: 23/2/2010
A quiet day for news yesterday as the teams complete their preparations ahead of the final test of 2010. Read on for the Tuesday round-up: Links Partnering Lewis Hamilton helped me grow up, says Fernando Alonso (The Guardian) “Obviously I don’t know how McLaren is now but if Jenson arrived in my time then, for [...]
Hamilton and Button on track (Pictures) 22nd February 2010, 23:49
The Lewis Hamilton-Jenson Button partnership will not just be the focus of attention for British F1 fans this season: it’s the first time two world champions have shared a team in 21 years. Testing restrictions mean the pair are yet to appear together in action but McLaren recently put their two world champions on track [...]
Comparing team mates in 2010
Alonso versus Massa, Hamilton versus Button, Schumacher versus Rosberg, Vettel versus Webber: we have some truly exciting inter-team battles to savour in 2010. And thanks to certain changes in the rules it should be easier than ever to keep track of which driver has the upper hand on his team mate. Share this article with [...]
F1 Fanatic round-up: 22/2/2010 21st February 2010, 23:57
Later this week we’ll be starting the F1 Fanatic 2010 season preview. If you’ve got an suggestions for articles please post them in the comments. Here’s today’s round-up: Links Mansell and sons, open for racing business (The Sunday Times) Nigel Mansell: “Greg is more like I was… am. Whereas Leo is more of a strategist; [...]
Ten must-watch races of 2010 (Video)
We’re all F1 fanatics here but even with a biggest-ever calendar of 19 races this year that still leaves 33 F1-free weekends. So what’s the other must-see racing action in 2010 this year? Here’s my top ten picks – name yours below. Share this article with your friends: Tweet
F1 Fanatic round-up: 21/2/2010
The off-season is rapidly drawing to a close – the first race of the season is just three weeks away. Although there’s something to be said for the intrigue of testing and the exciting first glimpses of new cars, I’ll be happier when the proper action gets started. Until then, here’s today’s round-up: Links Alonso: [...]
F1 testing pictures: 20th February 20th February 2010, 16:54
The third F1 test session of 2010 has concluded at Jerez. Here are picture of the final day of the test including Jarno Trulli making his first appearance for Lotus. Share this article with your friends: Tweet
