It’s predictions time again – can you predict the pole sitter and top three finishers in the Belgian Grand Prix? Name your picks below and you could win a selection of F1 prizes…
Month: August 2009 articles archive
Kimi Raikkonen’s career in video (Part 1)
Posted onF1 Fanatic guest writer Journeyer takes us on a video tour of the career of three-time Belgian Grand Prix winner Kimi Raikkonen. As we head to the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, one man has dominated here this decade – Kimi Raikkonen. Three-time winner, and contender for the win here last year, this man can … Continue reading Kimi Raikkonen’s career in video (Part 1)
F1 links: Button backlash begins
Posted onJenson Button’s the hunted one! Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull rev up title pressure "‘I don’t think people are saying that seriously. Who would possibly say that? “Does Jenson want to win the title or not?” It is a pretty silly question, isn’t it? ‘Why the **** am I here? That is not a question, … Continue reading F1 links: Button backlash begins
Row brewing over Cosworth engines
Posted onDaniel Audetto, the former Super Aguri managing director now working for Campos Meta 1, wants the FIA to ensure any other new teams that join F1 in 2010 also have to use Cosworth engines. He told Autosport: With all respect to Cosworth, but if the next team that comes has a Ferrari or Mercedes-Benz engine, … Continue reading Row brewing over Cosworth engines
F1: not just a sport
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Posted onIs F1 a sport? Of course it is. In fact, Formula 1 is more than just a sport.
F1 links: Belgian GP under-sold
Posted onWanted: 24.000 F1 fans for Spa-Francorchamps "The organisers of the Belgian Grand Prix at the historic Spa-Francorchamps circuit have only sold 46.000 tickets for this weekend's race. To break-even, they have to sell no less than 70.000, so, only days before the weekend, the organisers of the event are hoping to find 24.000 fans to … Continue reading F1 links: Belgian GP under-sold
Williams competition winners
Posted onThe “Williams” book competition was by far the most popular on the site this year and attracted entries from around the globe. Congratulations to the following ten people who each win a copy of “Williams” by Maurice Hamilton. Williams competition winners Barry Cosgrave British Columbia, Canada Myles Woerner Chicago, USA Andrew Lynn Hampshire, UK Jasen … Continue reading Williams competition winners
Rosberg knows Spa blindfolded (almost)
Posted onHere’s an amusing video of Nico Rosberg tracing a lap of Spa-Francorchamps while blindfolded. He reckons Eau Rouge is definitely still flat-out, though presumably he won’t be tackling it with his eyes covered: Eau Rouge… unfortunately nowadays isn’t that difficult any more. Because of all the downforce on the car, it’s become quite easy to … Continue reading Rosberg knows Spa blindfolded (almost)
Are you going to the Belgian GP?
Posted onOver on the ‘fans guides’ section of the website one circuit is getting far more comments than any other. At the time of writing there are well over 500 comments from people who have been to, or are going to, Spa-Francorchamps. So just how many F1 Fanatic readers are heading out to the circuit this … Continue reading Are you going to the Belgian GP?
Red Bull aiming to strike back at Spa
Belgian Grand Prix preview
Posted onRacing on Valencia’s uninteresting point-and-squirt street circuit one weekend, and the majestic sweeps and crests of Spa-Francorchamps the next, is swapping the ridiculous for the sublime. Many driver name Spa as their favourite because it allows them to explore the limits of their machines and themselves. With the possibility of rain thrown into the mix, … Continue reading Red Bull aiming to strike back at Spa
Low-scoring round closes up the F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship
Posted onRubens Barrichello’s win at Valencia came as something of a surprise to F1 Fanatic readers. Only eight people predicted it – they were kemsoudeska, 1994fanatic, Rob Wilson, Tengil, Nano Rock, Net Sticks, INS and GST. At the top of the table, SaloolaS’s lead over Dougie is down to just five points once again. Here are … Continue reading Low-scoring round closes up the F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship
McLaren and Ferrari join the title battle
Posted onIn the last three races McLaren and Ferrari, the slumbering giants of F1 in 2009, have re-awoken and returned to the sharp end of the field. They might not be likely to win either of the titles this year, but how their drivers fare in the last six rounds of the championship could well decide … Continue reading McLaren and Ferrari join the title battle
Softer tyres to liven up season finale
Posted onBridgestone has revealed which tyres the teams will be allowed to use in the final four races of the season. It’s one of those decisions that might not grab headlines, but could have a huge bearing on who wins this year’s titles. The soft and super-soft tyres being brought to the Japanese and Brazilian races … Continue reading Softer tyres to liven up season finale
F1 links: Davidson on the driver market
Posted onHere’s a round-up of F1 news and other interesting links I’ve found today. If you’ve spotted a hot news story, interesting new website or just something funny from the world of F1, please share your links in the comments below. Davidson: I’ve got unfinished business in F1 "There are a lot of drivers out there … Continue reading F1 links: Davidson on the driver market
Red Bull face Vettel engine dilemma
Posted onSebastian Vettel is set to become the first victim of F1’s new engine penalty rules. With six races left to run, only two of the eight units he started with are unused. As engines rarely complete more than two races, and his remaining Renaults will have to cope with the high-revving challenges of Spa and … Continue reading Red Bull face Vettel engine dilemma
Belgian Grand Prix TV times
Posted onHere are the times for the BBC’s F1 coverage of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix: Friday 28 August First practice live: 09:00-10:30 – BBC Red Button and online Second practice live: 13:00-14:30 – BBC Red Button and online Saturday 29 August Third practice live: 10:00-11:00 – BBC Red Button and online Qualifying live: 12:10-14:10 – … Continue reading Belgian Grand Prix TV times
Belgian Grand Prix weather forecast
Posted onDuring the BBC’s coverage of the European Grand Prix there were some comments made that this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix will be hit by rain. The track certainly has a reputation for it, but the forecast for the Ardennes region this weekend is typically uncertain. Some sites insist rain will fall on Friday, and Saturday … Continue reading Belgian Grand Prix weather forecast
Barrichello’s win and Badoer’s struggle examined (European Grand Prix analysis)
Posted onAll the signs before the race were that Rubens Barrichello had the strategy to take on the McLarens. And so it proved – but would he have won without Hamilton’s problem? Let’s take a look at how the European Grand Prix unfolded.
2009 European Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onThe European Grand Prix saw Rubens Barrichello’s first win for almost five years, and the 100th race victory for a Brazilian driver. Here’s the stats and facts round-up from the European Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton started from pole position for the 14th time, giving him as many front spot starts as Alberto Ascari, James Hunt … Continue reading 2009 European Grand Prix stats and facts
F1 links: Badoer gets one more chance
Posted onFerrari may replace Badoer after Spa Stefano Domenicali: "What I said exactly, to be precise, is that for us the first priority is to understand when Felipe Massa will come back. For sure it is an important race for Luca Badoer next weekend. We are expecting a big jump from him and then we will … Continue reading F1 links: Badoer gets one more chance