The German Grand Prix was rated the worst race in three years by F1 fans. F1 Fanatic has conducted post-race polls on what fans thought of Grands Prix since 2008. The German Grand Prix, which Fernando Alonso won after team mate Felipe Massa was ordered to let him pass, received a lowest-ever rating of 3.74 … Continue reading F1 fans slam rigged German Grand Prix
Month: July 2010 articles archive
F1 Fanatic round-up: 29/7/2010
Posted onYesterday’s round-up hit the 100 comments mark which is unusual for the daily post – glad you all enjoyed it! Here’s hoping today’s is as popular: Links Hungarian GP preview (ITV-F1) My race preview for ITV. The usual F1 Fanatic preview will be here later today. McCombs invests, F1 site revealed – 6 pm News … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 29/7/2010
Changing tracks: Hungaroring
F1 history
Posted onOvertaking has never been easy at the Hungaroring, but since holding its first Formula 1 race in 1986 the track has been changed twice to help make passing easier.
Massa to meet hospital staff (Video)
Posted onFelipe Massa will meet staff at the hospital where he was taken following his qualifying crash in Hungary last year when he returns to the circuit for this weekend’s race. Speaking before the Hungarian Grand Prix he said: Budapest is a nice track in a nice country. But also coming back after what happened last … Continue reading Massa to meet hospital staff (Video)
Warwick returns as race steward
Posted onDerek Warwick will be the drivers’ adviser to the stewards at the Hungarian Grand Prix. He is the second former driver to undertake the role twice, having also done so at the Spanish Grand Prix this year. Johnny Herbert has also appeared on two occasions. He joins Lajos Herczeg (vice president the National Automobilsport Federation … Continue reading Warwick returns as race steward
Monaco signs ten-year F1 deal
Posted onThe Monaco Grand Prix has extended its contract to host a round of the Formula 1 world championship for another ten years. Bernard Ecclestone and Michel Boeri, president of the Automobile Club de Monaco, agreed the deal in London today. The news comes a few days after the race organisers rebuffed remarks by Bernie Ecclestone … Continue reading Monaco signs ten-year F1 deal
GerardMP was top predictor in Germany
Posted onGerardMP was the top scorer in the German Grand Prix round of the Predictions Championship. Hi 24-point haul moves him into the top 100 in the championship. Arpi_ retains the overall lead, three points ahead of Scunnyman and three more ahead of CyclopsPL.
Lowe explains extra wheel tethers for 2011
Posted onThe number of wheel tethers on F1 cars will be doubled next year in a bid to improve safety. McLaren engineering director Paddy Lowe, who is a member of the Technical Working Group, explained why the steps had been taken in response to recent accidents: Tethers are a great concern to us. We had the … Continue reading Lowe explains extra wheel tethers for 2011
McLaren “don’t understand” Red Bull’s wing
Posted onMcLaren engineering director Paddy Lowe admitted the team are struggling to understand how Red Bull and Ferrari’s flexing front wings work. Speaking in the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes phone-in he said: We believe, and we’re not alone, that two cars – Ferrari and Red Bull – that have wings existing at a much lower position than … Continue reading McLaren “don’t understand” Red Bull’s wing
2010 German Grand Prix – the complete F1 Fanatic race weekend review
Posted onOne story came to dominate the German Grand Prix weekend – but you can find details on what happened to every driver and team below. The German Grand Prix review includes all the F1 Fanatic coverage in one place below – from Friday practice to the post-race analysis and our live comments on every session.
Force India to run blown diffuser
Posted onForce India will run an exhaust-blown diffuser for the first time this year in practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Team principal Vijay Mallya said: On Friday we will test the blown diffuser, which we believe will give us a big step forward. We will analyse the findings and any data will be fed back … Continue reading Force India to run blown diffuser
F1 Fanatic round-up: 28/7/2010
Posted onFor those of you waiting for the Predictions Championship results, they will be up in the next 24 hours. I’m also writing for ITV-F1 again this week and my Hungarian Grand Prix preview should be up on their site later on today. Here’s the Wednesday round-up: Links Bernie Ecclestone braced for loss of ‘one or … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 28/7/2010
Who was the best driver of the German Grand Prix weekend? (Poll)
Posted onWhich driver did the best job during the German Grand Prix weekend? See below for my pick of the best drivers in the German Grand Prix. Review each driver’s race weekend in detail below and vote for who you thought was the most impressive driver.
Alonso: “Winning is a great feeling”
Posted onFernando Alonso brushed off criticism of his German Grand Prix win calling it a “great feeling” to win again. Alonso said: All wins are special. Winning is a great feeling and that was the case in Hockenheim, especially when I think of the huge workload undertaken by everyone at Maranello to achieve this fantastic one-two … Continue reading Alonso: “Winning is a great feeling”
Yamamoto’s blunders (HRT race review)
Posted onSakon Yamamoto’s second appearance for HRT – this time in place of Karun Chandhok – did not go very well. Sakon Yamamoto Bruno Senna Qualifying position 22 20 Qualifying time comparison (Q1) 1’19.844 (+1.252) 1’18.592 Race position 19 Average race lap 1’26.680 (+2.7) 1’23.980 Laps 19/67 63/67 Pit stops 1 2 You need to upgrade … Continue reading Yamamoto’s blunders (HRT race review)
Austin GP reveals backer and opens website
Posted onThe organisers of the 2012 United States Grand Prix have launched their official website and revealed details of one of the race’s backers. Red McCombs, owner of a car dealer group in Texas and previously named one of the 400 richest men in America, has invested in the project. He has been involved in other … Continue reading Austin GP reveals backer and opens website
Sakon Yamamoto keeps HRT seat
Posted onSakon Yamamoto will drive for HRT again in the Hungarian Grand Prix. The team confirmed the Japanese will retain his place in the race squad for the third event in a row. He will once again drive alongside Bruno Senna. Yamamoto said: I can’t wait to go back to the Hungaroring as I know the … Continue reading Sakon Yamamoto keeps HRT seat
Why the team orders rule must stay
Comment
Posted onThose who call for the team orders ban to be scrapped have failed to understand why Sunday’s events were controversial and why a repeat must be prevented.
F1 Fanatic round-up: 27/7/2010
Posted onThanks to Cari for taking care of yesterday’s round-up. Here’s today’s selection of links and Comment of the Day: Links Whitmarsh to hold private Ferrari talks (Autosport) “You can go back to the late 90s and all sorts of times when things have happened – but we decide to race. I think having our drivers … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 27/7/2010
Flexing wings and more reliability woes (Red Bull race review) (Video)
Posted onAs at Silverstone, Red Bull’s front wings were the centre of attention before the race at Hockenheim – but for a very different reason. The new front wings were observed to be flexing at high speeds, allowing parts of the wing to move closer to the ground and operate more efficiently.