Bahrain GP 2012
Whether you wanted the race to go ahead or not, it did. The Bahrain Grand Prix won’t be remembered for its result, echoes of 2011 or what could have been if he had just made that pass, it will go down in history as a race so contentious it’s still being argued about. Personally I … Continue reading
China GP 2012
This is the type of race you should record and have on your person to show those who label Formula One as ‘boring’, and ‘just cars going around in circles’ (the latter of course being geometrically inaccurate). Lines of cars battling over positions lap after lap, overtaking consistently and more than enough comparisons to the … Continue reading
BBC F1 Playlist: Malaysia 2012
A belated return to the BBCF1 2012 Playlist, Malaysia edition. An absolute corker of a race, all you Fernando fans must be pretty happy with that result. But onto the most pressing matter; the music. As The Chain by Fleetwood Mac once again introduce us to the coverage, we are treated to a recap of … Continue reading
Bahrain Grand Prix 2012: Should Formula One Go?
Risk is an inherent part of motor racing. It’s something that has left an indelible mark upon the past and once that still makes it mark to this very day. The evolution of safety within this category of sport, especially Formula One, has made such far-reaching improvements that they have escaped the paddock into the … Continue reading
The Ascension of Jenson Button
‘I can’t see a time when I might stop.’ The 2012 Formula One season unveiled many new things, stepped noses, Kimi Raikkonen, a reshuffled grid and one driver with a fresh delivery of self confidence. Opening the year with a win is simply the only way to do it as they are stamping their authority … Continue reading
Malaysia GP 2012
With the shock win from McLaren still buzzing around the headlines, Malaysia was billed to give a clearer indication of pace as it’s a permanent circuit, however with unpredictable weather always being a factor a few surprises could be lurking around every corner. The Sepang circuit practically has it’s own micro climate, with rain appearing … Continue reading
BBC F1 Playlist: Australia 2012 Edition
Please give a warm welcome to great new feature on Rookie F1 from @jagolevert. A new year, a new season, and a new regular feature! That’s right, the BBCF1 Playlist is back with a 2012 addition, cataloguing the songs from the award winning F1 coverage into one accessible playlist for your pleasure! Australian GP 2012 … Continue reading
Welcome to 2012: Australian GP
The first race of any season is undoubtably the best preview to the year ahead than any testing, free practice or PR waffle; and to paraphrase last year’s champion driver it’s where ‘everyone pulls down their pants and show what they’ve got’. Eloquent perhaps not, but apt nonetheless. Until the teams are pitted against each … Continue reading
Second Chance Sunday
We have had to bid adieu to a fair few drivers this year, it has been hard to utter a final farewell to some stalwarts of the grid however it hasn’t just been fresh faced youngsters that have replaced them. Not quite, in fact you should recognise the new recruits. Looking back to the 2011 … Continue reading
Rookie Report: Jean-Éric Vergne
Life as a Red Bull sponsored driver isn’t as easy as it sounds, yes you might have the hottest team in Formula One behind you and access to one of the biggest energy drinks around, but if you can’t deliver at the highest levels you’ll soon find yourself cast aside. They strive to be the … Continue reading
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