Cosworth has announced it will not supply engines to Lotus in 2011. The engine supplier released a statement saying: Cosworth has reached an agreement in principle with Lotus Racing whereby the team’s Cosworth engine supply agreement will come to a conclusion at the end of the current Formula One season. This agreement is subject to … Continue reading Cosworth confirms Lotus split as 2011 Renault engine deal rumours intensify
Day: 12 September 2010 articles archive
Rapid pit stop speeds Alonso to victory (Italian Grand Prix analysis)
Posted onFernando Alonso’s Italian Grand Prix win owed a lot to the speedy work of his pit crew – who he paid tribute to after the race. And low tyre wear allowed drivers to pursue some very unusual strategies. Such as Sebastian Vettel who waited until the final lap to make his mandatory pit stop – … Continue reading Rapid pit stop speeds Alonso to victory (Italian Grand Prix analysis)
Alguersuari unhappy with chicane penalty
Posted onJaime Alguersuari was unhappy to be given a penalty for cutting a chicane for the second race in a row. The Toro Rosso driver said: Italian Grand Prix in pictures I really don’t understand why I got the drive-through penalty. It’s the second time in two races that I have got one of these! As … Continue reading Alguersuari unhappy with chicane penalty
Italian Grand Prix fastest laps
Posted onFernando Alonso set the fastest lap in the Italian Grand Prix. You need to upgrade your Flash Player View interactive chart full screen Tick/untick drivers’ names to show their laps, click and drag to zoom Rank Driver Car Fastest lap Deficit to fastest lap 1 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1’24.139 2 Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1’24.278 … Continue reading Italian Grand Prix fastest laps
Hamilton apologises after Massa clash
Posted onLewis Hamilton rued his contact with Felipe Massa on the first lap of the Italian Grand Prix. He apologised to his team after crashing out of the race on the first lap: Italian Grand Prix in pictures I made a good start, gained a position, got up to fourth, and, at that moment, perhaps I … Continue reading Hamilton apologises after Massa clash
Yamamoto mechanic injured (Video)
Posted onOne of Sakon Yamamoto’s HRT mechanics was knocked down and injured during his pit stop in today’s Italian Grand Prix. The team released the following statement: Italian Grand Prix in pictures A member of the Hispania Racing, HRT F1 Team, had an incident during Sakon Yamamoto’s pit-stop. He has remained conscious all the time and … Continue reading Yamamoto mechanic injured (Video)
Alonso beats Button to Monza win (Italian Grand Prix review)
Posted onFernando Alonso lost the lead at the start of the Italian Grand Prix but recovered to win from Jenson Button. Button finished second ahead of Felipe Massa. But team mate Lewis Hamilton’s title hopes suffered a blow when he crashed out on the first lap.
Alonso says win as good as home victory
Posted onFernando Alonso said his win for Ferrari in the Italian Grand Prix felt as good as his home victory four years ago. Speaking in the post-race press conference he said: Italian Grand Prix in pictures It’s something maybe I can only compare with the feeling I had in 2006 winning in Barcelona, my home Grand … Continue reading Alonso says win as good as home victory
Rate the race: Italy
Posted onWhat did you think of the Italian Grand Prix? Rate the race out of ten and leave a comment below: 1 = ‘Terrible’, 10 = ‘Perfect’
Webber re-takes championship lead – points in full
Posted onDrivers’ championship Position Driver Points 1 Mark Webber 187 2 Lewis Hamilton 182 3 Fernando Alonso 166 4 Jenson Button 165 5 Sebastian Vettel 163 6 Felipe Massa 124 7 Nico Rosberg 112 8 Robert Kubica 108 9 Michael Schumacher 46 10 Adrian Sutil 45 11 Rubens Barrichello 31 12 Kamui Kobayashi 21 13 Vitaly … Continue reading Webber re-takes championship lead – points in full
Italian Grand Prix result
Posted onPos Num Driver Car Laps Gap Difference Grid 1 8 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 53 1 2 1 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 53 2.938 2.938 2 3 7 Felipe Massa Ferrari 53 4.223 1.285 3 4 5 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 53 28.196 23.973 6 5 4 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 53 29.942 1.746 7 6 6 Mark … Continue reading Italian Grand Prix result
Pastor Maldonado wins GP2 championship
Posted onPastor Maldonado has been confirmed as GP2 champion following this morning’s sprint race at Monza. The Venezuelan driver ended the race in the barriers at the Parabolica on lap one. But with title rival Sergio Perez only able to finish 13th, Maldonado now has an unbeatable lead in the championship. Despite his less than impressive … Continue reading Pastor Maldonado wins GP2 championship
F1 Fanatic round-up: 12/9/2010
Posted onSpare a thought for Ed, who posts on here as Superted666 and has been helping me out with the site’s server. Poor Ed was knocked off his bike by a van the other day and is on crutches at the moment. Get well soon Ed! It’s race day, of course, so remember to join us … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 12/9/2010