2010 September archive
Kubica downplays Singapore chances 20th September 2010, 11:54
Robert Kubica says he’s looking forward to racing on Singapore’s streets this weekend: There are lots of bumps, kerbs, and bits of track where you have to keep some margin for mistakes because the walls are very close – especially in the last sector. I always enjoy driving there and, although the race is very [...]
Gutierrez to be Sauber test driver in 2011
Pictures: Esteban Gutierreztesting for BMW Esteban Gutierrez will be Sauber’s test and reserve driver in 2011. The Mexican driver has already worked with the team this year as an “affiliated” driver. He will also drive for the team in the end-of season rookie driver test at Abu Dbahi. He won the inaugural GP3 championship at [...]
Technical review: Italian Grand Prix
Guest writer John Beamer looks at the technical developments at the Italian Grand Prix. The fine balance involved in setting up a Formula 1 car was a major talking point at Monza as never before. It all revolved around the decisions teams had to make about whether to run their F-ducts or not – and [...]
D’Ambrosio to drive for Virgin on Fridays
Jerome d’Ambrosio will drive for Virgin in practice sessions at four of the final five races of the season. The Belgian GP2 driver will participate in first practice for the Singapore, Japanese, Korean and Brazilian Grands Prix. He will also drive for them in the end-of-season rookies’ test at Abu Dhabi. He started the year [...]
F1 Fanatic round-up: 20/9/2010
Here’s today’s round-up: Links F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone makes team orders hint (BBC Sport) “Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has hinted that the rule banning team orders may be abolished when it is reviewed at the end of the 2010 season. “Echoing comments made by McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh at the Hungary Grand Prix, Ecclestone [...]
Jamey Price watches the Italian Grand Prix at Monza 19th September 2010, 12:28
Ferrari fan and photographer Jamey Price was one of the thousands of fans cheering for a home win at Monza last weekend. Read about his experience at the Italian Grand Prix below and have a look at the fantastic photographs he took at Monza of the race and the historic track. Share this article with [...]
10 reasons why more than 10,000 people follow F1 Fanatic on Twitter
Twitter: it’s not all celebrity gossip and what someone had for breakfast. There’s loads of cool F1 stuff on there too. The F1 Fanatic Twitter account passed a major milestone last week – it now has over 10,000 followers. If you’re not following F1 Fanatic on Twitter yet, here’s what you’re missing out on and [...]
F1 Fanatic round-up: 19/9/2010
What are you doing with an F1-free Sunday? Let us know in the comments… Here’s today’s round-up: Links Hamilton eagerly waiting to drive in 2011 Indian GP (Times of India) “There were hardly any fans at the Turkey Grand Prix. But with the huge number of fans and support in India, I look forward to [...]
F2 champion Stoneman wins Williams test 18th September 2010, 22:18
Dean Stoneman has earned a test with Williams after winning the 2010 Formula Two championship. Stoneman wrapped up the title after finishing ninth in today’s race at Valencia in Spain. The 20-year-old British driver said: It’s only just starting to settle in really. Getting into Formula One has always been my dream, and this just [...]
No new engines left for Alonso while championship leader Webber has two
Heading into the final five races Fernando Alonso is at a disadvantage with his engines. He has no new engines left to use this season, while all his title rivals have at least one and Mark Webber has two. How will this affect the championship battle? See below for data on the teams’ engine use [...]
