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Month: September 2010 articles archive
F1 Fanatic round-up: 26/9/2010
Posted onIt’s race day! Join us in the live comments to follow the Singapore Grand Prix as it happen. Here’s the round-up for today: Links Singapore GP – Conference 3 (FIA) Was this a cheeky dig by Sebastian Vettel at Fernando Alonso in the press conference? “Sure, the further you are up in qualifying the more … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 26/9/2010
Alonso favourite whatever the weather (Singapore Grand Prix pre-race analysis)
Posted onCan Fernando Alonso convert his second pole position in a row into his second win in a row? Lewis Hamilton romped to victory from pole position last year and he could be the biggest threat to the Ferrari driver at the start – even though he lines up behind Sebastian Vettel.
Massa changes engine after qualifying last
Posted onFelipe Massa will change his engine after qualifying last on the grid for the Singapore Grand Prix. Massa’s gearbox seized during his out-lap in Q1, meaning he failed to set a time: I had a problem with the gearbox which seized unexpectedly, without giving any warning and so I had to stop out on the … Continue reading Massa changes engine after qualifying last
Alonso: “We got 100% out of the car”
Posted onFernando Alonso said he’d got everything he could out of his car after taking pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix: Obviously it was not easy qualifying. We had very little running in dry conditions in practice and it seems to remain damp in some parts of the circuit. So we arrived in qualifying not … Continue reading Alonso: “We got 100% out of the car”
Second pole position in a row for Alonso (Singapore Grand Prix qualifying)
Posted onFernando Alonso will start from pole position for the second race in a row after pipping Sebastian Vettel in qualifying at Singapore. The two McLarens will start from the second row of the grid with Lewis Hamilton ahead of Jenson Button.
2010 Singapore Grand Prix grid
Posted onRow 1 1. Fernando Alonso 1’45.390Ferrari 2. Sebastian Vettel 1’45.457Red Bull-Renault Row 2 3. Lewis Hamilton 1’45.571McLaren-Mercedes 4. Jenson Button 1’45.944McLaren-Mercedes Row 3 5. Mark Webber 1’45.977Red Bull-Renault 6. Rubens Barrichello 1’46.236Williams-Cosworth Row 4 7. Nico Rosberg 1’46.443Mercedes 8. Robert Kubica 1’46.593Renault Row 5 9. Michael Schumacher 1’46.702Mercedes 10. Kamui Kobayashi 1’47.884Sauber-Ferrari Row 6 11. … Continue reading 2010 Singapore Grand Prix grid
Vettel top in final Singapore practice
Posted onSebastian Vettel was on top once again in the third practice session at Singapore. He was six-tenths of a second quicker than Fernando Alonso with Lewis Hamilton three tenths further behind. The other Ferrari of Felipe Massa was fourth ahead of Nico Rosberg, Mark Webber and Nico Hulkenberg.
F1 Fanatic round-up: 25/9/2010
Posted onRemember you’ve got until the start of final practice later today to enter the Predictions Championship so send your entry in now! Here’s today’s round-up: Links US F1 boss blames ‘bad timing’ for team’s collapse (BBC) Peter Windsor: “It was Ken Anderson’s call and he said it would kill our team if we didn’t build … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 25/9/2010
Alonso’s ultimate lap time reveals Ferrari’s true performance (FP2 analysis)
Posted onThe 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.
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
De la Rosa next to join Pirelli
Posted onPedro de la Rosa will be the next driver to test tyres for Pirelli having lost his seat at Sauber. Nick Heidfeld, who took de la Rosa’s place in the team, has already done work for the Italian tyre manufacturer, as has Romain Grosjean. The Spanish driver will get behind the wheel of the Toyota … Continue reading De la Rosa next to join Pirelli