2010 May archive

Over 100 F1 Twitter accounts to follow 20th May 2010, 8:34

I’ve updated the F1 Twitter Directory which now boasts over 100 genuine F1-related Twitter accounts to follow. Share this article with your friends: Tweet

F1 Fanatic round-up: 20/5/2010

Absolutely no nudity in today’s round-up. Probably… Links Peter Sauber on saving his team (Autosport, subscription required) “Roughly speaking, our current budget is the same as in 2005. In those days we had Ferrari engines [as, ironically, the team does now], and in Petronas we had an engine sponsor. If I take the money paid [...]

From the stands: David Entrican watches the Monaco Grand Prix at Monte-Carlo 19th May 2010, 20:33

Ever thought of going to F1′s most glamorous race as a spectator? David Entrican was at this year’s race and wrote to tell us about his experiences. Read on to find out what it’s like to spent the Grand Prix weekend in Monaco and have a look at some of David’s terrific pictures from the [...]

VW interested in new F1 engine formula

Volkswagen motorsport director Kris Nissen believes the sport is “very attractive” for car manufacturers but said his company would not decide on any future participation in the sport until the future engine formula was decided. Speaking at the Nürburgring 24 Hours Nissen said: All I can say at the moment is that nobody is aware [...]

Toyota not planning return to “elitist” F1

Toyota’s former F1 boss Tadashi Yamashina has said the company isn’t interested in competing in F1 because it is too distant from ordinary drivers. Speaking to Automotive News Yamasina said Toyota, who announced its decision to quit F1 within days of the 2009 season finale, would have happened regardless of the credit crunch: It might [...]

Can anyone catch Red Bull?

After six races the battle for the 2010 championship has taken shape. With both Red Bull drivers sharing the lead of the drivers’ championship, the question now is whether anyone can get on terms with the flying RB6s. Share this article with your friends: Tweet

F1 Fanatic round-up: 19/5/2010

Christian Horner nude? Stop reading the intro and hurry on down to the links… Links Christian Horner nude interview (F1Fanatic_co_uk on Twitpic) Thanks to Fiona Vallis for sending this one in – it got a lot of interest on Twitter yesterday! Teams pondering GP format tweaks (Autosport) There’s very little wrong with the race format [...]

Pointer wins round six as Predictions Championship leads is tied 18th May 2010, 15:26

Pointer won round six of the F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship by correctly guessing the second, third, fourth and fifth-place finishers. But, like almost everyone else, he didn’t tip Mark Webber to repeat his Barcelona feat of winning from pole position. Share this article with your friends: Tweet

Schumacher’s Monaco penalty will stand after Mercedes withdraw appeal

Mercedes have withdrawn their appeal against Michael Schumacher’s penalty in the Monaco Grand Prix. However they described Schumacher’s penalty as “disproportionate” and said the FIA has agreed to discuss the terms of article 40.13 under which Schumacher was punished. They added they were supportive of drivers having a role on the stewards’ panel. Damon Hill, [...]

2010 Monaco Grand Prix – the complete F1 Fanatic race weekend review

Find all the F1 Fanatic Monaco Grand Prix coverage in one place below – from Friday practice to the post-race review and our live comments on every session. Share this article with your friends: Tweet