2010 August archive
Pirelli “on target” after first test session 19th August 2010, 16:06
Pirelli has completed its first test session at Mugello this week and has announced it is on target to return to Formula One for the 2011 season. Nick Heidfeld spent two days at the wheel of Toyota’s 2009 TF109, evaluating prototype versions of the new Pirelli Pzero F1 tyre, which will be used by all [...]
F1 Fanatic round-up: 19/8/2010
Here’s today’s round-up: Links The Secret Life of Robert Kubica (Formula1.com) “He’s Polish; he’s driven for BMW Sauber and Renault; in five seasons on the Formula One grid he’s scored one win, 11 podiums, one pole position and 226 points; and many tip him to be a future world champion. These are just some of [...]
The drivers who defied team orders 18th August 2010, 16:00
Here are three drivers who refused to let their team mates pass when ordered to – or overtook them when they weren’t supposed to.
Should Heidfeld be allowed to race next season? (Poll)
Pirelli has begun testing its new tyres at Mugello ahead of its return to Formula One for the 2011 season. Nick Heidfeld has been released by Mercedes to test for Pirelli but should he be allowed to drive for another team next season, given his access and influence? Share this article with your friends: Tweet
F1 Fanatic round-up: 18/8/2010
An article written by Keith on the drivers who defied team orders will be up on the site later. Until then, here’s today’s round-up: Links Pirelli upbeat about testing prospects (Autosport) “Pirelli is upbeat about its prospects for its return to Formula 1 as it begins testing its tyres this week with Nick Heidfeld in [...]
Technical review: German and Hungarian Grands Prix 17th August 2010, 19:31
Looking back on the technical developments from Hockenheim and the Hungaroring, here’s John Beamer. As Mark Webber said the list of accusations thrown at Red Bull is starting to look silly. First we had the trick ride height system, then illegal suspension fairings and now flexing front wings. In the midst of all this teams [...]
Mercedes release Heidfeld to test Pirelli
Mercedes GP has released Nick Heidfeld from his contract as reserve driver with the team to become Pirelli’s official test driver. Heidfeld will start driving for Pirelli at today’s test at the Mugello circuit, behind the wheel of a 2009 Toyota F1 car. Share this article with your friends: Tweet
F1 Fanatic round-up: 17/8/2010
Here’s today’s round-up: Links Schumacher confident on 2011 chances (Autosport) “Michael Schumacher is adamant that his Mercedes GP team is moving in the right direction to become title contenders again next year. “‘The fact is that I feel comfortable in the situation and I believe that we are moving in the right direction to ensure [...]
Bahrain reverts to original layout for 2011 16th August 2010, 20:43
The Bahrain Grand Prix will return to its original circuit layout for the 2011 race in March. An extended ‘endurance track’ was used for this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix as part of celebrations to mark Formula One’s 60th anniversary. The new layout added almost a kilometre of tight, narrow, slow corners to their circuit in [...]
Pirelli begins tyre testing at Mugello
Pirelli is to begin testing its new tyres at Mugello tomorrow, ahead of its return to Formula One for the 2011 season. Pirelli will conduct its test programme using a 2009 Toyota TF109 and Mercedes GP reserve driver Nick Heidfeld is expected to drive. Share this article with your friends: Tweet
