You never forget a great championship-deciding moment. But what can turn a memorable moment into an emotional peak is a well-delivered commentary. Whether shocking, joyous or poignant, these are some of the great high points, for me, of recent years. No surprise the commentary for much of them was supplied by Murray Walker – whether … Continue reading How Murray Walker made great F1 championship moments special (Video)
Month: October 2008 articles archive
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix launch pictures
Posted onDuring the Chinese Grand prix weekend F1 teams were shown pictures of the new venue that will host the first ever Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – the Yas Island Marina circuit. It will hold the final round of the 2009 F1 season. Here are 33 high-resolution pictures showing the track design, layout, construction work and … Continue reading Abu Dhabi Grand Prix launch pictures
Timo Scheider beats Paul di Resta to title (DTM)
Posted onTimo Scheider claimed the 2008 DTM crown by winning the season finale at the Hockenheimring from rival Paul di Resta. Di Resta, who needed to beat Scheider to win the championship, finished just a couple of seconds behind his Audi rival.
Brazilian Grand Prix weather forecast
Posted onRain or shine for the season finale? Early weather forecasts for the Brazilian Grand Prix suggest either could happen. All year long we’ve seen the weather have a strong influence on how well the teams fare. Here are the links I’ll be using to keep an eye on the conditions at Interlagos – posts your … Continue reading Brazilian Grand Prix weather forecast
The last F1 season finale at Interlagos
Posted onThis will be the fourth season that the F1 season has ended in Interlagos – and may be the last time it does so for the foreseeable future. In 2009 the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the new Yas Island circuit will round off the season. Whether by fair means or foul, it has landed … Continue reading The last F1 season finale at Interlagos
Wanted: Your off-season ideas
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Links: Chandhok to Force India?
Posted onIndian tipped for test role
Will Felipe Massa thrive on the home crowd pressure – or be crushed by it?
Posted onNext weekend Felipe Massa will experience a unique cocktail of pressures very few Formula 1 drivers ever have to face. Finding yourself in a championship showdown that’s gone down to the final race is one thing – doing it all at your home Grand Prix is quite another.
My favourite F1 showdown memories
Posted onThere’s nothing like a championship-deciding, last-race-of-the-season nail-biter. This year we have the added piquancy of one of the title contenders racing on home ground – something I’ve never seen in almost 20 years of watching Grands Prix. Here are some of the most memorable title deciders for me – what’s yours?
John Beamer’s F1 tech file: Shanghai
Posted onWhy did Felipe Massa race with a ‘shark fin’ but Kimi Raikkonen didn’t? How did Fernando Alonso’s ‘under-powered’ Renault out-drag Heikki Kovalainen? John Beamer of F1-Pitlane has the answers to these questions and more in his technical round-up for Shanghai.
Links: Ferrari on team orders
Posted onPlus, new hope for Canadian GP
Interlagos will show if Lewis Hamilton has banished the demons of 2007
Posted onWhat happens to Lewis Hamilton at Interlagos in just over a week’s time will play a crucial role in shaping our understanding and opinions of a man who is rapidly becoming (or perhaps already is) F1’s most famous driver. And whether the story ends in victory or defeat is not entirely down to him.
Which former Formula 1 driver would make a good permanent steward?
Posted onFollowing the recent spate of dubious penalty decisions involving Sebastien Bourdais, Lewis Hamilton (at Fuji and Spa) and Felipe Massa, many F1 drivers have voiced a desire to see a permanent stewards appointed. Ideally they would like one with relevant, recent Grand Prix experience. So who could fit the bill? Here’s a few potential names.
Mercedes ‘wants own F1 team’
Posted on‘As soon as the price is right’
A history of Japanese F1 drivers (Part 2)
Posted onGuest writer Andrew Tsvyk concludes his look at the history of Japanese drivers in Formula 1. See part 1 here. This second instalment covers the likes of Takuma Sato, Kazuki Nakajima and Ukyo Katayama. Plus, the only driver to stand on the podium at his home race.
Links: Hamilton is big-headed
Posted onReebok plans huge Hamilton advert
FIA trying to ban Martin Brundle?
Posted onMosley’s man wants commentator out
Bernie Ecclestone is right: ‘Gold medals’ would make F1 more exciting
Posted onIt’s that time of year when we look ahead to the final round try to figure out who needs to finish where to win which championship. Long-time readers of this site know I don’t think very much of points systems and think they should be scrapped. Bernie Ecclestone thinks so too, and when you look … Continue reading Bernie Ecclestone is right: ‘Gold medals’ would make F1 more exciting
How teams handle flyaway races
Posted onWilliams video on F1 transportation
A history of Japanese F1 drivers (Part 1)
Posted onJapan’s Honda engines have won 72 Grands Prix in over two decades of F1 competition. Another Japanese F1 product, Bridgestone tyres, which officially made their first appearance in the series in 1997, have 138 wins. But when will a Japanese driver make it to the top step of the podium? In a two-part series guest … Continue reading A history of Japanese F1 drivers (Part 1)