2010 October archive
Petrov hopes to be on Russian GP grid 18th October 2010, 10:56
Vitaly Petrov said he was “proud” to hear news of a planned Russian Grand Prix in 2014 and says he hopes to be on the grid for it: I’m very proud that my country has made this decision, which will make F1 even more popular in Russia. Almost all the drivers already have a home [...]
Technical review: Japanese Grand Prix
Guest writer John Beamer looks over the technical updates from the Japanese Grand Prix. As expected the Red Bulls were the class of the field at Suzuka. The advantage mostly came in the first sector where the RB6 had a four tenths of a second advantage over Ferrari and McLaren – all three were evenly [...]
F1 Fanatic round-up: 18/10/2010
Here’s today’s round-up: Links Exclusive interview with Bernie Ecclestone (F1) “The answer came back as quick as a shot. ‘I’m still here!’ That’s the headline Formula One Group CEO Bernie Ecclestone wants to see as he readies himself for his 80th birthday at the end of this month. And indeed, he’s still very much here [...]
Should Massa stay at Ferrari? (Poll) 17th October 2010, 9:00
These are tough times for Felipe Massa. His return from injury this year has seen him more often than not struggling for pace compared to new team mate Fernando Alonso. And he’s already suffered a racing driver’s ultimate indignity – being told to get out of his team mate’s way. He signed a fresh two-year [...]
F1 Fanatic round-up: 17/10/2010
I’m off to Brands Hatch today to watch the Formula Ford Festival so if you’re heading down that way give me a shout on Twitter or leave a comment below. Here’s today’s round-up: Links Mercedes keen to see di Resta in F1 (ITV F1) Norbert Haug: “It would be nice for Paul, nice for our [...]
Tom Hitchings watches the Japanese GP at Suzuka 16th October 2010, 11:11
After several visits to the British Grand Prix reader Tom Hitchings chose Suzuka as his first overseas destination for an F1 race. He found “the best seat in F1″ on Friday, got soaked on Saturday, and watched qualifying and the race on the same day on Sunday. Read about his experience below. Share this article [...]
F1 Fanatic round-up: 16/10/2010
Welcome to the weekend! Here’s today’s round-up: Links Christian Horner Q&A: We won’t interfere in title race (F1) On Flavio Briatore telling Red Bull to support Mark Webber: “What else should he say as Mark’s manager? My answer is a clear ‘no’. Of course, I can imagine that Flavio would prefer it if we go [...]
Late completion of Korea’s F1 track raises concerns over slippery surface 15th October 2010, 17:35
The Korean International Circuit is the fourth new venue F1 has visited since the start of 2008. The cars will hit the track for first practice one week from today. But late-running construction work has raised doubts over what state the track will be in. Here’s a look at what to expect from Korea’s new [...]
Heidfeld warns over oily tarmac at Korea
Nick Heidfeld has raised concerns over the track surface at the Korean International Circuit ahead of its inaugural race next week. The Sauber driver said: At the moment hardly anyone knows exactly what to expect on site. I am very curious to see the track and the facilities. From a driver’s perspective the most important [...]
Rosberg concerned over Korea surface
Nico Rosberg admits he is concerned that the late completion of the Korean International Circuit may cause problems with the track’s surface. He said: It will be an exciting challenge to race at the new Korean circuit. It looks great from the pictures that we have seen recently and I hope that the asphalt holds [...]
