The key question after second practice is how close would Fernando Alonso have been to the two Red Bulls if he hadn’t gone off during his first lap on super-soft tyres? Combining their best sector times from the session shows there would have been very little in it.
Day: 24 September 2010 articles archive
Hamilton slams Singapore chicane
2010 F1 season
Posted onSingapore Grand Prix practicein pictures Lewis Hamilton says the changes made to the kerbs at the Singapore Sling chicane have made the corner worse than before: I think the changes made to the track have made it worse – and the chicane is now very tricky. You approach it at 170mph – and if something … Continue reading Hamilton slams Singapore chicane
Vettel dominates second practice
Posted onOnly Sebastian Vettel’s team mate could get within one second of him in second practice for the Singapore Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso looked able to give Vettel a run for his money and went fastest of all through the first sector. But his session came to an early end a few corners later when he … Continue reading Vettel dominates second practice
Predict the Singapore GP winner to win F1 DVD boxsets, T-shirts and more
Posted onWho will come out on top in the Singapore Grand Prix? We’ve got Lotus DVD boxsets and F1 T-shirts to be won this weekend so make your prediction below now. There’s tickets to the 2011 British Grand Prix, F1 paintings and Autocourse annuals to be won by this year’s overall Predictions Championship winners.
Vettel on Webber’s pace (FP1 analysis)
Posted onMark Webber may have set the fastest lap in first practice in Singapore but team mate Sebastian Vettel set the three fastest sectors during the session. The wet track gave few clues as to who is quicker this weekend but the Red Bull duo’s appearance at the top of the time sheets came as no … Continue reading Vettel on Webber’s pace (FP1 analysis)
Vettel adds sparkle to Singapore helmet
Posted onSebastian Vettel has indulged his fondness for swapping helmet designs again. For Singapore he’s brought a sparkling, reflective design which looks particularly impressive under the lights at the night race: 2010 Singapore Grand Prix Browse all 2010 Singapore Grand Prix articles Images © Red Bull/Getty images
Webber leads damp Singapore practice
Posted onChampionship leader Mark Webber was fastest in first practice at Singapore. The session started on a wet track and the championship contenders avoided the first hour of running as the track dried out, waiting until the later stages to set their first flying laps.
Klien takes Yamamoto’s place at HRT
Posted onChristian Klien will return to F1 action this weekend in place of Sakon Yamamoto at HRT. Team principal Colin Kolles explained the reason for the 11th-hour change: It looks as if Sakon Yamamoto has a food poisoning, and he doesn’t feel well. Because of this, Christian Klien will be driving the car this Friday and … Continue reading Klien takes Yamamoto’s place at HRT
Team Lotus name to be revived in 2011
Posted onLotus will be re-named Team Lotus as of 2011, reverting back to the original name of the team when it was run by Colin Chapman. Team principal Tony Fernandes bought the rights to the name from David Hunt, brother of 1976 F1 champion James Hunt, who has owned them since the original team collapsed at … Continue reading Team Lotus name to be revived in 2011
F1 Fanatic round-up: 24/9/2010
Posted on“F1 2010” is officially on sale and several F1 Fanatic readers already have copies. If you’ve bought it send in your review by email along with a five star rating and a selection of the best will be used in an article soon. Practice for the Singapore Grand Prix begins today so remember to join … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 24/9/2010