Briatore buoyant over Renault form Flavio Briatore on Nelson Piquet Jnr's race: "Jesus Christ, it was a very, very bad race. I understand if you spin once, but this was kind of a contest: the more you spin the more points you have. He spun a lot but no points. He needs a normal race. … Continue reading F1 links: Briatore on Piquet
Day: 20 April 2009 articles archive
Bahrain Grand Prix TV times
Posted onThe Bahrain Grand Prix, round four of the 2009 F1 championship, is this weekend. Here’s where BBC are broadcasting the coverage for British viewers. All sessions are supported by radio commentary (on Five Live or Five Live Sports Extra) and are broadcast online. Friday 24th April 7.55-9.35am – First practice live (Red button / online) … Continue reading Bahrain Grand Prix TV times
Massa’s strong drive and Heidfeld’s bad luck (Chinese Grand Prix analysis)
Posted onIt might have been a bad day for Ferrari in Shanghai but Felipe Massa’s form gives them cause for optimism. Find out why in the breakdown of the race statistics.
2009 Chinese Grand Prix facts and stats
Posted onThere have been 806 rounds of the F1 world championship – and yesterday Red Bull became only the 34th team to win a race. All the stats from China below including a first for Lewis Hamilton, a career best for Mark Webber, and Nick Heidfeld on the verge of a new record.
F1 links: Kate’s dirty sister
Posted onFans’ view of Shanghai Chinese fans (slightly odd) banners Vettel: I Name Thee Kate’s Dirty Sister I wondered what that was all about… Reflections on the Chinese Grand Prix "[Sutil] drove a lovely race until six laps from the end, in sixth, when he went flying off for a big meeting with the barriers. In … Continue reading F1 links: Kate’s dirty sister