A raft of updates appeared on several of the front-running cars in Valencia. As in 2009 when Brawn dominated the first half of the season with its double diffuser, Red Bull has enjoyed a similar performance advantage this year. The key difference is that in the first few races no-one could put a finger on … Continue reading Technical review: European Grand Prix
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New Silverstone ‘even tougher on tyres’
Posted onBridgestone say the revised Silverstone circuit will be even tougher on tyres than the previous layout – which was already one of the hardest on the calendar for tyre wear. Director of motorsport tyre development Hirohide Hamashima said: The track was previously one of the most severe for the tyres in terms of layout and … Continue reading New Silverstone ‘even tougher on tyres’
Fauzy to drive Lotus at Silverstone
Posted onLotus reserve driver Fairuz Fauzy will drive in the first practice session at this weekend’s British Grand Prix. Fauzy will also get behind the wheel of a T127 in practice in Hungary, Singapore and Abu Dhabi later this year. He has driven in practice once this year, in his home event in Malaysia. Lotus say … Continue reading Fauzy to drive Lotus at Silverstone
F1 Fanatic round-up: 5/7/2010
Posted onComing up on the site later today is John Beamer’s latest technical review and the final batch of pictures from the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Here’s the round-up: Links Goodwood Festival of Speed Mclaren MP4-8 Onboard (Youtube) On his way back down Goodwood Hill, Bruno Senna whipped out his phone and filmed himself in the … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 5/7/2010