What did you think of the Korean Grand Prix? Rate the race out of ten and leave a comment below: 1 = ‘Terrible’, 10 = ‘Perfect’
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Hamilton, Button, Alonso, Vettel and Webber re-create famous photograph
Posted onThe famous photograph of 1986 world championship contenders Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet has been re-created by the five drivers in contention for the 2010 drivers’ title. Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber, Jenson Button and Sebastian Vettel posed together and with Bernie Ecclestone at the Korean International Circuit. See below … Continue reading Hamilton, Button, Alonso, Vettel and Webber re-create famous photograph
Korean Grand Prix live TV times
Posted onWe’ll have live commenting during every session of the Korean Grand Prix at F1 Fanatic as usual. We’re always looking for people to help run the live comments sessions so please get in touch using the contact form if you’d like to help out. Here are the details of the BBC’s live video coverage of … Continue reading Korean Grand Prix live TV times
Senna clinches second world championship by taking Prost out
1990 Japanese Grand Prix flashback
Posted onAyrton Senna clinched the 1990 world championship in a deeply controversial Japanese Grand Prix. He rammed into rival Alain Prost at the first corner at Suzuka, taking both of them out of the race.
The new Korean International Circuit turn-by-turn in pictures
Posted onThe teams have been walking the Korean International Circuit ahead of the first official action at the track in two days’ time. The pictures below show what each corner of the new track has in store for the drivers and how the circuit looks just days before the race weekend begins.
Technical review: Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onGuest 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 … Continue reading Technical review: Japanese Grand Prix
Top ten… Underdog triumphs (Video) |
Posted onGuest 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 … Continue reading Top ten… Underdog triumphs (Video) |
Who was the best driver of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend? (Poll)
Posted onWhich driver did the best job during the Japanese Grand Prix weekend? See below for my pick of the best drivers in the Japanese Grand Prix. Review each driver’s race weekend in detail below and vote for who you thought was the most impressive driver.
Aerial photos of the Korean F1 track
Posted onAs we wait to learn the result of the FIA’s inspection of the Korean International Circuit, the race organisers have issued new photographs showing the extent of development at the circuit so far. It is widely believed next week’s race at the new circuit will go ahead and official word from the FIA is expected … Continue reading Aerial photos of the Korean F1 track
Vettel almost jumped the start (Video)
Posted onAmateur video from the Japanese Grand Prix shows Sebastian Vettel came very close to jumping the start. The video shows Vettel’s Red Bull moving and then stopping again before the start was given. Vettel held his lead at the start while Mark Webber, who started second, lost his place to Robert Kubica.
How Korea is supposed to look (Video)
Posted onAs the FIA begin their inspection of the Korean International Circuit, Red Bull have revealed their simulation of what F1’s latest new venue should look like. The simulation is a long way from the unfinished facility we saw footage of a few weeks ago. Will it all be ready on time – and how close … Continue reading How Korea is supposed to look (Video)
Vettel adds to his tallies – except fastest lap (Japanese Grand Prix stats and facts)
Posted onSebastian Vettel was in crushing form at Suzuka and stamped his authority all over the Japanese Grand Prix weekend. Although he wasn’t quite able to match Fernando Alonso’s Singapore feat of a perfect result he came very near to finishing on top in every session in Suzuka. The only time his name failed to appear … Continue reading Vettel adds to his tallies – except fastest lap (Japanese Grand Prix stats and facts)
Rate the race: Japan
Posted onWhat did you think of the Japanese Grand Prix? Rate the race out of ten and leave a comment below: 1 = ‘Terrible’, 10 = ‘Perfect’
Tarmac laid at Korean F1 track (Pictures)
Posted onThe Korean Grand Prix organisers have begun laying the tarmac at the Korean International Circuit ahead of the much-delayed official inspection of the circuit by the FIA. Laying the tarmac this late may mean it does not have enough time to cure properly ahead of the race weekend. Charlie Whiting is due to visit the … Continue reading Tarmac laid at Korean F1 track (Pictures)
Japanese Grand Prix live blog and TV times
Posted onWe’ll have live comments during every session of the Japanese Grand Prix at F1 Fanatic. We’re always looking for people to help run the live comments sessions so please get in touch using the contact form if you’d like to help out. Here are the details of the BBC’s live video coverage of the Japanese … Continue reading Japanese Grand Prix live blog and TV times
Changing tracks: Suzuka
Changing tracks
Posted onSuzuka Circuit is little different today from the version first used for the Japanese Grand Prix in 1987. Here’s how it’s chnged since then.
Technical review: Singapore Grand Prix
Posted onGuest writer John Beamer reviews the technical updates from Singapore and looks ahead to the next round at Suzuka. The Marina Bay circuit is one of highest downforce tracks and the first since Hungary where cars ran in a high downforce configuration. The next tracks all place high demands on downforce, meaning Singapore typically represents … Continue reading Technical review: Singapore Grand Prix
Is Japan falling out of love with F1?
Debates and polls
Posted onThe Japanese Grand Prix at the popular Suzuka track is the next venue on the F1 calendar. Not only is the track a favourite of many of the drivers, but the race is well-attended by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic crowd. But in several important respects Japan’s involvement in F1 has shrunk dramatically in recent years.
Should Renault sign Raikkonen? (Poll)
Posted onWith many drivers staying put for 2011 the most coveted place on the grid for next year is the second Renault seat. Speculation about who might take that place has come alive in the past week with the news that team principal Eric Boullier is planning to meet with Kimi Raikkonen. Is the 2007 world … Continue reading Should Renault sign Raikkonen? (Poll)
Behind the scenes with a track marshal at the Singapore Grand Prix
Posted onF1 Fanatic reader Wei Jian worked as a track marshal during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend. He tells us about his experience recovering cars and reveals some interesting facts about marshalling. Almost a thousand trackside and non-trackside volunteers were on hand to help the Singapore Grand Prix run smoothly. I was one of them, stationed … Continue reading Behind the scenes with a track marshal at the Singapore Grand Prix