Monza: What You Need to Know
Fact File: Autodromo di Monza, Italy Laps 53 Lap Length 5.793 km (3.60 miles) Race Length 306.720 km (190.587 miles) First Race 1950 Fastest Lap R Barrichello 1:21.046 (Ferrari, 2004) 2010 Winner Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) Layout: We’re treated to a double-header of history, following on from Spa-Francorchamps we see the world of Formula One make their … Continue reading
Oh I do like a Red Bull by the seaside!
“I really like that hoody. With the sun and the two bulls coming in like that.” Sometimes a simply innocent sentence can set the tone for the day. It’s not a particularly surprising observation, given that it was made within twenty minutes of entering the Red Bull Speed Jam, but perhaps the reason it epitomises … Continue reading
Half Term Report: Paul di Resta
The Rookie Report: Paul di Resta He follows a long line of distinguished Scottish drivers into Formula One, such as Jim Clark, Sir Jackie Stewart and David Coulthard. While competing in the DTM series for Mercedes throughout 2010, Paul di Resta also spent weekends testing for Force India and he subsequently impressed enough to earn … Continue reading
In which Jenson tames Manchester
Bring on the alarm… It began with a 6am alarm call (which was slightly more bearable that the 4:45am one I had for my jaunt to the Red Bull factory last year) and as I headed towards the train I used the promise of an F1 engine tearing through the streets of Manchester as an … Continue reading
Rookie F1 