The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport, who run the Australian Grand Prix, has sent a team of marshals to Korea to help support and train the 700 Korean marshals in preparation for their inaugural Grand Prix this weekend. Among them is F1 Fanatic reader and experienced marshal John Booker. Here’s his view of the state … Continue reading Korea “ready” but construction continues
Sebastian Vettel should be going into this weekend’s Korean Grand Prix on the verge of clinching the world championship.
Bernie Ecclestone has revealed he was on the verge of cancelling the Korean Grand Prix last month due to the late-running construction work. Speaking to The Guardian he said: It’s done now. It’s all right. Last month I didn’t think it would be finished. And it would have been cancelled then – for sure. But … Continue reading Ecclestone came close to cancelling Korea
Thanks as ever to Cari for taking care of the Monday round-up yesterday. I spent my Sunday at the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch where I saw some great racing and this terrifying crash which saw Robert Wolk somersaulting through the air at Paddock: Incredibly, he was unhurt. Dennis Lind of Denmark won the … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 19/10/2010
Reader and JScript guru Jamie has knocked up a new version of the Championship Calculator which makes my feeble effort look like it was scrawled on the back of an envelope. Which, er, it was… Jamie’s new version lets you figure out how any of the remaining three races could affect the standings in the … Continue reading Try the brilliant new Championship Calculator designed by Jamie
The Force India drivers are anticipating busy first day’s work at the new Korean International Circuit on Friday as they get used to the new track and try revised parts for the VJM03. Vitantonio Liuzzi will be using a new chassis this weekend after being hit by Felipe Massa at Suzuka: My first impression of … Continue reading Force India pair expect busy Friday
Robert Kubica has been scouring Youtube for videos of the new Korean International Circuit but admits there’s nothing like driving a track for the first time to learn a circuit properly: I have seen the videos on You Tube and collected as much information as I can with the team. I will do some virtual … Continue reading Korea has “a bit of everything” – Kubica
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 … Continue reading Petrov hopes to be on Russian GP grid
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 … Continue reading Technical review: Japanese Grand Prix
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 … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 18/10/2010
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 … Continue reading Should Massa stay at Ferrari? (Poll)
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 … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 17/10/2010
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 … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 16/10/2010
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 … Continue reading Late completion of Korea’s F1 track raises concerns over slippery surface
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 … Continue reading Heidfeld warns over oily tarmac at Korea
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 … Continue reading Rosberg concerned over Korea surface
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 … Continue reading Hamilton “extremely positive” about Korea
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 … Continue reading Keep on top of the fight for the title with the F1 Fanatic Championship Calculator
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 … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 15/10/2010
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 … Continue reading Massa pleased by di Montezemolo’s support