Red Bull have locked out the front row of the grid yet again at the Hungaroring. We all know how bad they’ve been at converting that advantage into one-two finishes on race day. But with the performance advantage the RB6 boasts this weekend, surely no-one can stop from running away with the Hungarian Grand Prix?
Month: July 2010 articles archive
Webber: ‘Seb deserves pole today’
Posted onSebastian Vettel is again on pole, followed by teammate Mark Webber. This marks Red Bull’s 11th pole position in 12 races, its sixth 1-2 qualifying of the season and its 100th grand prix. Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso takes the final spot, but was more than a second slower than the Red Bulls. Here’s what the top … Continue reading Webber: ‘Seb deserves pole today’
Kobayashi hit with five-place grid penalty
Posted onKamui Kobayashi has received a five-place grid penalty ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix for ignoring a red light in the pit lane. The Sauber driver had been called in by the FIA stewards for scrutaneering at the end of Q1, but drove through the red light and continued towards the team’s garage. "I am … Continue reading Kobayashi hit with five-place grid penalty
Button struggles during qualifying
Posted onMcLaren has struggled during qualifying for the 2010 Hungarian Grand Prix, with Jenson Button failing to make into the top ten. This is the third time Button has failed to make it into Q3 this season, having qualified 14th for the British Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton qualified fifth, but was almost two seconds slower than … Continue reading Button struggles during qualifying
Red Bull claim front row and leave their rivals gasping
2010 Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onSebastian Vettel will start from his fourth consecutive pole position of the year at the Hungaroring after Red Bull dominated today’s qualifying session. He and Webber locked out the front row of the grid ahead of the two Ferraris – who were over a second slower than the RB6s. Q1 The first 20-minute session showed … Continue reading Red Bull claim front row and leave their rivals gasping
2010 Hungarian Grand Prix grid
Posted onRow 1 1. Sebastian Vettel 1’18.773Red Bull-Renault 2. Mark Webber 1’19.184Red Bull-Renault Row 2 3. Fernando Alonso 1’19.987Ferrari 4. Felipe Massa 1’20.331Ferrari Row 3 5. Lewis Hamilton 1’20.499McLaren-Mercedes 6. Nico Rosberg 1’21.082Mercedes Row 4 7. Vitaly Petrov 1’21.229Renault 8. Robert Kubica 1’21.328Renault Row 5 9. Pedro de la Rosa 1’21.411Sauber-Ferrari 10. Nico Hulkenberg 1’21.710Williams-Cosworth Row … Continue reading 2010 Hungarian Grand Prix grid
Red Bull extend Hungaroring domination
Posted onThere was no comfort for Red Bull’s rivals at the Hungaroring this morning as the RB6s lapped the track over a second faster than anyone else. Mark Webber set the quickest time of the weekend so far ahead of qualifying with a 1’19.574. Team mate Sebastian Vettel’s attempt to beat it were thwarted by traffic.
F1 Fanatic round-up: 31/7/2010
Posted onThe next session of the weekend is the third practice session. If you want your predictions to count make sure you get them in before then. Enter your Hungarian Grand Prix predictions here. Here’s today’s round-up: Links Team orders would make me quit, says Button (Reuters) “You’re here to win, you’re here to be the … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 31/7/2010
Cypher Group withdraws 2011 F1 team bid
Posted onThe Cypher Group has withdrawn its bid to compete in the 2011 F1 championship. The American group released a statement saying: We remain completely committed to developing a credible and viable Formula One team and were able to raise a considerable amount of sponsorship and interest in recent months. However after much deliberation, we have … Continue reading Cypher Group withdraws 2011 F1 team bid
Flexi-wing four fastest at Hungaroring (Second practice interactive data)
Posted onAt the end of the second practice session in Hungary it was the four cars running the much-discussed flexi-wings that headed the times. Red Bull look like the team to beat and it remains to be seen whether Ferrari can get close enough to the RB6s to to threaten the near-monopoly on pole position they … Continue reading Flexi-wing four fastest at Hungaroring (Second practice interactive data)
Vettel fastest again in second session
Posted onSebastian Vettel retained his place at the top of the times sheet in the second practice session at the Hungaroring. The two Red Bulls were split by Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari but he was almost half a second slow than Vettel. Mark Webber was third, just a fraction slower than Alonso, and Felipe Massa was the … Continue reading Vettel fastest again in second session
Ferrari yet to show their hand in Hungary (First practice interactive data)
Posted onAlthough Red Bull showed impressive pace in the first practice session at the Hungaroring it’s clear we haven’t seen representative times from all their rivals. Chief among which are Ferrari and McLaren who were running different programmes this morning in Hungary.
Predict the Hungarian GP pole sitter and top five to win F1 prizes
Posted onThink you can predict the top five finishers in the Hungarian Grand Prix? Name your top five and the pole sitter below for your chance to win from a selection of great prizes including tickets to the 2011 British Grand Prix, new F1 Fanatic T-shirts and loads more.
Red Bull dominate Hungary first practice
Posted onThe Red Bull drivers were emphatically quickest in first practice at the Hungaroring. Sebastian Vettel led Mark Webber as the pair ended the session a second quicker than their rivals. Renault’s Robert Kubica was the best of the rest.
F1 Fanatic round-up: 30/7/2010
Posted onPractice for the Hungarian Grand Prix starts today so look out for the live comments posts during each session and don’t forget to send in your predictions for the race result. Here’s today’s round-up: Links Felipe Massa – Budapest, one year later (Ferrari) Video interview with Felipe Massa on his crash in Hungary last year. … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 30/7/2010
Massa: “I am not a number two”
Posted onFelipe Massa denied he is now playing a ‘number two’ role to Fernando Alonso at Ferrari having given up a win for his team mate in the German Grand Prix. Speaking in a press conference at the Hungaroring Massa added that he would not hand over a win to Alonso if he is in the … Continue reading Massa: “I am not a number two”
McLaren rivals ready to capitalise on their advantage (Hungarian GP preview)
Posted onRed Bull and Ferrari took a lead in the development race at the Hockenheimring and used it to inflict damage on McLaren’s lead in the championship. McLaren’s rivals have an opportunity to take more points off them at the Hungaroring and carry the momentum into the three-week summer break that follows.
Hungarian Grand Prix – The F1 Fanatic unofficial race programme (Video)
Posted onJust one week after racing at Hockenheim the F1 teams are back in action for the 25th Hungarian Grand Prix. Have all the important information for every session of this weekend’s race at your fingertips with the F1 Fanatic unofficial race programme:
Rain set to return in Hungary
Posted onThe rain which hit the first two days’ running at the Hockenheimring could have a similar effect on this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix. The EUMETSAT rainfall estimate shows the same large band of rain is heading towards Hungary at the moment. Given its size, speed and direction it could hit practice on Friday and possibly … Continue reading Rain set to return in Hungary
Hungarian GP live comments and TV times
Posted onAs usual we’ll have live comments during every session of the Hungarian Grand Prix at F1 Fanatic. We’re always looking for people to help run the live comments sessions so please get in touch using the contact form if you’d like to help out. Here are the details of the BBC’s live video coverage of … Continue reading Hungarian GP live comments and TV times