2010 October archive
Hamilton “extremely positive” about Korea 15th October 2010, 10:07
Lewis Hamilton says he is “extremely positive” about the new Korean Grand Prix circuit after driving it in McLaren’s simulator: I’ve driven the Korean International Circuit on the simulator, and my first impressions were extremely positive. On paper, the track should suit our car quite well – the first sector is all about good end-of-straight [...]
Keep on top of the fight for the title with the F1 Fanatic Championship Calculator
Still confused by the new points system? You’re not alone. And with five drivers still in the running for the world championship there are many possible combinations for how the points might add up. With that in mind F1 Fanatic has a new page where you can instantly see how each driver is doing in [...]
F1 Fanatic round-up: 15/10/2010
A copy of the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed DVD landed on my doormat yesterday so expect a review of that very soon and we should have some competition prizes too! Here’s today’s round-up: Links Sochi Grand Prix: F1 comes to Russia in 2014 (Youtube) Video piece on yesterday’s big story. Virgin says 2011 car [...]
Massa pleased by di Montezemolo’s support 14th October 2010, 16:41
Felipe Massa says he is grateful for the support of Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo following a difficult weekend at Suzuka. Massa told the official Ferrari website: Even though I am going through a particularly difficult time right now with a lack of results in the last couple of races, I know I can count [...]
Pérez to drive Sauber at Yas Marina test
Sergio Pérez has visited the Sauber factory ahead of his first test with the team next month. He said: I came here to meet my future team and also to find out where I am going to live here. I want to be very close to the factory and to spend as much time as [...]
Russia to join F1 calendar in 2014
The first ever Russian Grand Prix will be held as part of the 2014 F1 season. Bernie Ecclestone has signed a deal for F1 to race at a circuit in Sochi, where the next Winter Olympics are being held, in 2014. The addition of another Grand Prix means the F1 calendar could have as many [...]
Top ten… Underdog triumphs (Video)
Guest writer Ned Flanders aka Greg picks ten of the great underdog performances in F1. One of the few things the 2010 season has been lacking is a shock underdog triumph. So, for everyone who supports the dark horses of motor racing like I do, here are just a few occasions when the smaller teams [...]
F1 Fanatic round-up: 14/10/2010
Apologies those of you who noticed a ‘phantom’ round-up that briefly appeared on the site yesterday due to a technical glitch. This one’s the real deal… Links Bosses cool on two-day GP weekends (ITV-F1) “Although neither team principal showed a great appetite for all of the serious track action to be held on the same [...]
Hamilton takes heart from McLaren pace 13th October 2010, 17:44
Lewis Hamilton finished last of the five championship contenders after gearbox trouble in the Japanese Grand Prix but says he was encouraged by the performance of the McLaren: It’s funny, I’ve never believed in luck; I’ve always believed you make your own luck. But that belief has been stretched a bit over the last four [...]
Mercedes admit missed opportunity to keep Schumacher in front of Rosberg
Mercedes could have avoid getting Michael Schumacher stuck behind Nico Rosberg in the Japanese Grand Prix if they had left his pit stop one lap later, the team have admitted. Schumacher spent almost half the race stuck behind his team mate, which cost him a chance of overtaking Lewis Hamilton’s stricken McLaren for fifth place. [...]
