So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Adieu…

Posted by rookief1 on February 6, 2012 · 2 Comments 

Good night, good night! parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it be morrow. The off-season does present a double edged sword to the Formula 1 driver, it offers him a touch of respite from the stresses and strains of months of hard competition, but it could also offer the … Continue reading →

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Strike a Pose: F1 Driver Guide

Posted by rookief1 on July 17, 2011 · 5 Comments 

Vogue, let your body move to the music… Unless you’re Nick Heidfeld, then you can just stop it and sit down. At RookieF1 we always like to take the chance and go a little off-track when the racing pickings are slim (F1 bouffs and facial fuzz), so without the buzz of a F1 to look … Continue reading →

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Valencia: What You Need to Know

Posted by rookief1 on June 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Fact File: Valencia Street Circuit, Valencia, Spain Laps 57 Lap Length 5.419 km (3.37 miles) Race Length 308.883 km (191.931 miles) First Race 2008 Fastest Lap T Glock 1:38.683 (Toyota, 2009) 2010 Winner Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) Layout and Approach: This may be categorised as a street circuit, but it doesn’t quite hold the cache … Continue reading →

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