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Keith Collantine

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    Keith Collantine wrote a new post, Live: 2012 F1 testing day seven – Circuit de Catalunya 8 hours, 48 minutes ago

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    Follow the third day of F1 testing on F1 Fanatic Live.

    The test is due to start at 9am local time, which is 8am UK time. You can follow test on F1 Fanatic Live via the link below.

    Please be aware there is no […]

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    Keith Collantine wrote a new post, Live: 2012 F1 testing day six – Circuit de Catalunya 8 hours, 50 minutes ago

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    Follow the second day of F1 testing on F1 Fanatic Live.

    The test is due to start at 9am local time, which is 8am UK time. You can follow test on F1 Fanatic Live via the link below.

    Please be aware there is […]

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    Keith Collantine wrote a new post, Lotus hope to regain lost test days 8 hours, 51 minutes ago

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    In the round-up: Lotus have approached rival teams for permission to reschedule the testing days they have lost this week due to their chassis problems.

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    Oskari Saari via Twitter

    “Lotus just […]

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    Keith Collantine wrote a new post, 2012 F1 testing day 6 in pictures 8 hours, 54 minutes ago

    Pictures from the second day of testing at the Circuit de Catalunya.

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    Images © Jamey Price/F1 Fanatic, Ferrari spa/Ercole Colombo, Force India/Sutton, Sauber F1 Team, Caterham

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    Keith Collantine replied to the forum topic 2012: You call it! in the group Group logo of F1F1 9 hours, 44 minutes ago

    As many of you will know, we do a “20 questions on the season ahead” article every year closer to the start of the season, so keep an eye out for that on the site.

    As usual, the plan is to then look back on […]

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    Keith Collantine commented on the post, 2012 F1 testing day 6 in pictures 12 hours, 21 minutes ago

    @joao-pedro-cq I think it’s because it’s winter, the sun is lower in the sky, so you can get some dramatic pictures. That plus the intrigue of the new machinery.

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    Keith Collantine replied to the forum topic Mobile site testers wanted in the group Group logo of F1 Fanatic site developmentF1 Fanatic site development 13 hours, 55 minutes ago

    Thanks to everyone who’s offered to test so far. The next version will be ready to test soon so expect to get a message from me when it’s ready.

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    Keith Collantine replied to the forum topic Should I see F1 in 2013 or 2014 in the group Group logo of F1F1 13 hours, 56 minutes ago

    That’s an interesting question. Assuming you’ve got no other preferences for seeing any particular drivers or teams, and you can’t afford to go both years, I’d hold off until 2014 and see what the new-look F1 […]

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    Keith Collantine replied to the forum topic Daytona 500 in the group Group logo of F1F1 14 hours, 1 minute ago

    Thread closed and continued in correct group:

    http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/groups/nascar/forum/topic/daytona-500-502/

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    Keith Collantine started the forum topic Daytona 500 in the group Group logo of NASCARNASCAR 14 hours, 1 minute ago

    Continued from previous topic:

    http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/groups/f1/forum/topic/daytona-500/

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    Keith Collantine wrote a new post, Ross Brawn explains how F1′s ugly noses could have been avoided 14 hours, 31 minutes ago

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    Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn says F1 could have been spared the awkward look of 2012-style noses.

    Brawn said the ‘step’ – which features on all of the 2012 cars launched so far apart from the McLaren […]

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    Keith Collantine wrote a new post, Vettel fastest on day one in Barcelona 14 hours, 31 minutes ago

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    Sebastian Vettel led the way for Red Bull in the first day of testing at the Circuit de Catalunya today.

    The world champion set a best time of 1’23.265 – two seconds slower than the fastest lap of the circuit […]

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    Keith Collantine wrote a new post, 2012 F1 testing day 5 in pictures 14 hours, 31 minutes ago

    Pictures from the fifth day of testing ahead of the 2012 season, at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain.

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    Keith Collantine wrote a new post, Hulkenberg on top as second day of Barcelona test ends 15 hours, 1 minute ago

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    Force India headed the times sheets at the end of the second day of testing at the Circuit de Catalunya thanks to Nico Hulkenberg.

    The team’s new recruit for 2012 lapped the Spanish track in 1’22.608 – over […]

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    Keith Collantine commented on the post, 2012 F1 testing day 6 in pictures 16 hours, 16 minutes ago

    I’ve used a URL shortener on the link – @matt90 can you do the same next time please? A 462-character link just for a picture is a bit much.

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    Keith Collantine commented on the post, Vettel: McLaren “look strong” in testing 16 hours, 21 minutes ago

    On one hand, yes it’s a bit cynical, but on the other hand it’s not like it doesn’t happen at every other Grand Prix venue.

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    Keith Collantine replied to the forum topic Alternative history: the 2010 championship without misfortune in the group Group logo of F1F1 17 hours, 32 minutes ago

    We had a similar (and hotly-debated) article late in the season that year:

    He’s 14 points behind but Vettel should be leading the championship by 59

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    Keith Collantine replied to the forum topic Aron Smith to Motorbase. in the group Group logo of British Touring Car ChampionshipBritish Touring Car Championship 21 hours, 46 minutes ago

    The continuity will be good for them but isn’t the car getting a little long in the tooth?

    Pity James Thompson isn’t coming back with them. Hope Griffin has a better season than he did last year.

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    Keith Collantine replied to the forum topic Favourite ever touring car in the group Group logo of World Touring Car Championship (WTCC)World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) 21 hours, 50 minutes ago

    I also have to give a mention to the gloriously bonkers Alfa Romeo 164 […]

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    Keith Collantine replied to the forum topic Favourite ever touring car in the group Group logo of World Touring Car Championship (WTCC)World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) 21 hours, 51 minutes ago

    Of course the Alfa Romeo 155 in its many forms, but particularly the chunky DTM/ITC […]

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