Fernando Alonso says he is “not keen” on having more pit stops during races in 2011.
Month: February 2011 articles archive
The end of the pursuit of speed
Comment
Posted onWhen did Formula 1 stop being about the pursuit of speed?
Daimler completes Mercedes GP purchase
2011 F1 season
Posted onDaimler has completed its purchase of the Mercedes Grand Prix team.
Red Bull set for Infiniti deal
F1 Fanatic round-up
Posted onIn today’s round-up: Red Bull to announce a deal with Infiniti.
Lewis Hamilton to drive NASCAR at Watkins Glen
2011 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton will drive a NASCAR Sprint Cup car at Watkins Glen later this year.
Brawn “comfortable with our current position”
F1 Fanatic round-up
Posted onRoss Brawn says he’s “comfortable” with Mercedes’ position despite their apparent lack of pace.
Sergio Perez drives Sauber in front of fans in Mexico
F1 video
Posted onVideo and pictures of Sergio Perez entertaining 150,000 fans in Guadalajara in his Sauber.
Davidson: rear wings will make cars 15kph quicker
Interview
Posted on“The cars are going to be travelling anything up to 15kph faster down the straight.”
Williams were prepared to boycott Bahrain Grand Prix
F1 Fanatic round-up
Posted onIn today’s round-up: Adam Parr says Williams would have boycotted a race in Bahrain.
Horner names Alonso as biggest rival to Red Bull
2011 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner expects Fernando Alonso to be the main rival to his team.
Malaysian race organisers concerned over Singapore
F1 Fanatic round-up
Posted onIn today’s round-up: competition from Singapore is a concern for the Malaysian GP organisers.
Michael explains Williams’ gearbox, KERS and more
2011 F1 season
Posted onSam Michael explains the key features of the Williams FW33.
Williams FW33 livery revealed
2011 F1 cars
Posted onWilliams have revealed the definitive livery of their 2011 F1 car.
Ecclestone book reveals animosity with Dennis that cost McLaren
2011 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren’s 2007 fine “$5 million for the offence, $95 million for Ron”.
Williams to reveal definitive FW33 livery today
F1 Fanatic round-up
Posted onWilliams will reveal the definitive colour scheme of their 2011 F1 car today.
Abu Dhabi willing to accommodate later date for Bahrain race
2011 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onAbu Dhabi race organisers will make room for Bahrain.
“No Angel: The Secret Life of Bernie Ecclestone” reviewed
Book review
Posted onReview of Tom Bower’s new book on Bernie Ecclestone.
McLaren “most interesting” of 2011 cars – Rinland
2011 F1 season
Posted onFormer F1 designer Sergio Rinland’s thoughts on McLaren, Williams and Renault’s 2011 cars.
Kubica out of intensive care and starting rehabilitation
F1 Fanatic round-up
Posted onIn today’s round-up: Kubica making progress and the difficulty of getting Bahrain back in 2011.
Brundle and Coulthard expect unpredictable 2011
Interview
Posted onBrundle expects “a little bit of unpredictability” in 2011. “I think it’s going to be very exciting.”