Posted by rookief1 on December 23, 2010 · 3 Comments
Right, where did I leave you last time? Lunch is done, all F1 issues put to rest, Alonso cut down to size… First and foremost, it is rather unfair to call this place a factory, as it suggests an assembly line of carbon copies. Yes it is a slick operation; but each component, whether it … Continue reading →
Category Off Season, Red Bull Racing · Tagged with Adrian Newey, Christian Horner, David Coulthard, Ferrari, Mark Webber, McLaren, pepe jeans, Red Bull, Red Bull Racing, Sebastian Vettel
Posted by rookief1 on December 20, 2010 · 5 Comments
“04:45! 04:45! 04:45!” Usually such a violent awakening at this time would result in the offending device being propelled into a wall; but today is different. Very different. Cajoling the car into life with de-icer and bloody-mindedness; a swift check on the phone tells me the train is already late, and the next one is cancelled. … Continue reading →
Category Off Season, Red Bull Racing, Teams · Tagged with Bill Bailey, Ferrari, Formula One, Mark Webber, McLaren, Milton Keynes, pepe jeans, Pepe Jeans London, Portobello Hotel, Radio 5 Live, Red Bull Racing, Sebastian Vettel, Starbucks
Posted by rookief1 on December 16, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Not long to go now…this is the time when a lump rises in your throat and you begin to doubt yourself. Did I read that email right? I am completely delusional? Regardless of my mental state I’m still setting my alarm for 04:45am tomorrow! The only obstacle that stands in my way is the British … Continue reading →
Posted by rookief1 on December 13, 2010 · 2 Comments
I’m still in countdown mode (4 days!) but there is vital gossip to be discussed! Lotus and Renault is still being ironed out; Mark Webber’s book has hit the proverbial fan and Fernando Alonso has dedicated his face to Jenson Button. Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious?: Another development in the Lotus and Renault saga; this … Continue reading →
Category 411, Off Season · Tagged with Australia, Caterham F1, Christian Horner, Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, Fernando Alonso, Flavio Briatore, Jenson Button, Mark Webber, Nelson Piquet, Nelson Piquet Jr, Red Bull Racing, Renault, Renault F1, Team Lotus, Tony Fernandes, Trophy, Turkey, World Rally Championship, World Touring Car Championship
Posted by rookief1 on December 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment
What do you want for Christmas? If money was no object…what would you go for? If I had no need for a job it would have to be that golden ticket to follow the F1 season for the year…now who wouldn’t want that? Jetting across the globe, staying in love hotels and walking the pitlane? … Continue reading →
Posted by rookief1 on December 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Time for some gossip and rumor I think; the air is thick with more than rain and snow today… Off to greener pastures: There has been rumblings about turbo powered engines in 2013 for much of this past season. However it’s now been made official and we are heading towards a greener future in Formula … Continue reading →
Category 2011 season, 411, Off Season · Tagged with Bernie Ecclestone, BMW, Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, Honda, Hornettes, Jean Todt, Jeremy Clarkson, Jerome d'Ambrosio, Lotus Racing, Lucas di Grassi, Proton, Renault, Russia, Team Lotus, Timo Glock, Toyota, Virgin Racing, Vitaly Petrov
Posted by rookief1 on December 2, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Hope you’re coping well with the weather; trudging to work in the snow is not my favourite thing to do first thing in the morning. But once I returned home (through the sludge…snow is depressing once it’s walked on don’t you think?) I found the first sign of spring… FIA announce provisional 2011 entry list: … Continue reading →
Category 2010 season, 2011 season, 411, Abu Dhabi, Off Season · Tagged with Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Force India, Hispania Racing, Jaime Alguersuari, Karun Chandhok, Lewis Hamilton, Mark Webber, McLaren, Mercedes GP, Michael Schumacher, Nick Heidfeld, Nico Hulkenberg, Nico Rosberg, Pastor Maldonado, Red Bull Racing, Renault, Renault F1, Robert Kubica, rookie, Rubens Barrichello, Scuderia Ferrari, Scuderia Toro Rosso, Sebastian Vettel, Virgin Racing, Vitaly Petrov
Posted by rookief1 on November 23, 2010 · Leave a Comment
With the end of the 61st season we bid farewell to the fly-away; getting up at 5am to watch qualifying and wishing we were there (unless you were, and if so I’m extremely jealous!). We also said so long to Bridgestone. Bridgestone has been the sole tire supplier since 2007 after Michelin pulled out. Deciding not … Continue reading →
Category 2010 season, Abu Dhabi, Off Season, Testing · Tagged with Abu Dhabi, Adrian Sutil, Australia, Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Jaime Alguersuari, Jenson Button, Kamui Kobayashi, Lewis Hamilton, Mark Webber, Marussia, McLaren, Michael Schumacher, Pastor Maldonado, Pirelli, Red Bull Racing, Renault, rookie, Rubens Barrichello, Sauber, Sebastian Vettel
Posted by rookief1 on November 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The young drivers test is an excellent end to an exciting year; it’s for any driver that hasn’t completed more than two F1 races. A great opportunity to see the vision of the future; and for some that future comes quicker than most. Pastor Maldonado has been tipped to take over the empty seat that … Continue reading →
Category 2010 season, Abu Dhabi, Off Season, Testing · Tagged with BMW Sauber, Brazil, Daniel Ricciardo, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Force India, Formula One, HRT, Japan, Jean-Eric Vergne, Jerome d'Ambrosio, Korea, Lucas di Grassi, Marussia, McLaren, Mercedes, Pastor Maldonado, Paul di Resta, Red Bull Racing, Renault, rookie, Sebastian Vettel, Singapore, Toro Rosso, Williams
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