Ferrari have promised a significant upgrade package for the European Grand Prix after a dismal showing in their 800th Grand Prix. What has happened to the team that started the year with a one-two?
Day: 31 May 2010 articles archive
Turkish GP team-by-team: Mercedes
Posted onWith Ferrari struggling, Mercedes were the third-fastest team around Istanbul, though a long way off Red Bull and McLaren. Michael Schumacher Nico Rosberg Qualifying position 5 6 Qualifying time comparison (Q3) 1’26.857 (-0.095) 1’26.952 Race position 4 5 Average race lap 1’32.392 (-0.02) 1’32.412 Laps 58/58 58/58 Pit stops 1 1 You need to upgrade … Continue reading Turkish GP team-by-team: Mercedes
Turkish GP team-by-team: Williams
Posted onA poor weekend for Williams who never looked like troubling the points-scorers. Rubens Barrichello Nico Hulkenberg Qualifying position 15 17 Qualifying time comparison (Q2) 1’28.392 (-0.449) 1’28.841 Race position 14 17 Average race lap 1’33.668 (-0.967) 1’34.635 Laps 57/58 57/58 Pit stops 1 2 You need to upgrade your Flash Player Open lap times interactive … Continue reading Turkish GP team-by-team: Williams
Turkish GP team-by-team: Renault
Posted onA potential double points finish was lost when Vitaly Petrov collided with Fernando Alonso late in the race. But the team showed good pace and Robert Kubica beat both the Ferraris. Robert Kubica Vitaly Petrov Qualifying position 7 9 Qualifying time comparison (Q3) 1’27.039 (-0.391) 1’27.430 Race position 6 15 Average race lap 1’32.421 (-1.718) … Continue reading Turkish GP team-by-team: Renault
Turkish GP team-by-team: Force India
Posted onThe usual story at Force India: points for Adrian Sutil and another disappointing weekend for Vitantonio Liuzzi: Adrian Sutil Vitantonio Liuzzi Qualifying position 11 18 Qualifying time comparison (Q1) 1’27.951 (-1.007) 1’28.958 Race position 9 13 Average race lap 1’32.701 (-0.927) 1’33.628 Laps 58/58 57/58 Pit stops 1 1 You need to upgrade your Flash … Continue reading Turkish GP team-by-team: Force India
Two-stop gamble fails to lift Toro Rosso (Turkish Grand Prix team-by-team)
Posted onUnusually, both Toro Rosso drivers made two pits stops during the Turkish Grand Prix. The gamble almost allowed Jaime Alguersuari to capitalise on the struggling Saubers to claim the final point of the race.
Turkish GP team-by-team: Lotus
Posted onFor the first time this year, neither Lotus was classified. Jarno Trulli Heikki Kovalainen Qualifying position 19 20 Qualifying time comparison (Q1) 1’30.237 (-0.282) 1’30.519 Race position Average race lap 1’36.175 (-0.297) 1’36.472 Laps 32/58 33/58 Pit stops 0 0 You need to upgrade your Flash Player Open lap times interactive chart in new window … Continue reading Turkish GP team-by-team: Lotus
Turkish GP team-by-team: HRT
Posted onBoth cars were hit by fuel system problems during the race. Karun Chandhok Bruno Senna Qualifying position 24 22 Qualifying time comparison (Q1) 1’32.060 (+0.794) 1’31.266 Race position 20 Average race lap 1’37.936 (-0.243) 1’38.179 Laps 52/58 46/58 Pit stops 1 1 You need to upgrade your Flash Player Open lap times interactive chart in … Continue reading Turkish GP team-by-team: HRT
Turkish GP team-by-team: Sauber
Posted onSauber finally achieved their first double finish of 2010 – and scored their first point as well. Pedro de la Rosa Kamui Kobayashi Qualifying position 13 10 Qualifying time comparison (Q2) 1’27.879 (+0.445) 1’27.434 Race position 11 10 Average race lap 1’32.992 (+0.005) 1’32.987 Laps 58/58 58/58 Pit stops 1 1 You need to upgrade … Continue reading Turkish GP team-by-team: Sauber
Turkish GP team-by-team: Virgin
Posted onVirgin did not seem to have an answer for Lotus’s pace at Istanbul – Glock was half a second slower than Jarno Trulli in qualifying. But the race saw a reversal of the teams’ usual fortunes this year as neither Lotus made the finish and Virgin just managed to get both cars to the chequered … Continue reading Turkish GP team-by-team: Virgin
2010 Turkish Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onFerrari didn’t have much to celebrate in their 800th Grand Prix start. Read on for more facts and stats from the Turkish Grand Prix.
F1 Fanatic round-up: 31/5/2010
Posted onInevitably there was a huge amount of discussion here yesterday about the controversial crash between Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. But did you see this horror crash on the last lap of the Indy 500? Reports are Mike Conway suffered a broken leg in the crash – but it could have been much worse. Two … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 31/5/2010
Hamilton “surprised” by Button’s pass (Turkish Grand Prix team-by-team)
Posted onWhile the drama at Red Bull was impossible to miss, McLaren’s one-two win at Istanbul wasn’t a straightforward affair either. After the race there was talk of “confusion” over the drivers’ instructions to save fuel. Lewis Hamilton spoke of being “surprised” that Jenson Button caught and passed him – before Hamilton reversed the move.