Belgian GP 2012
Seven Moments of the Belgian GP 1. Crash, Ban, Wallop Bumps and scapes are common features during the opening laps of races, to the point where stewards tend not to investigate first laps incidents. However this first lap smash was definitely worthy of the stewards attention, firstly Maldonado was a little too eager to start … Continue reading
There and Back – an Infrequent Traveller’s Tale
Here we have Greg Smith (@blagmasterg) detailing the experience of his first grand prix. Monaco. At the invitation of his employers. Keep the green monster in check and read… Those who know me will know there are two fundamental truths to my character. One is that I absolutely adore motorsport of any kind whatsoever. Be … Continue reading
Valencia GP 2012
This race is approached with caution; it’s far from a fan favourite, and more outspoken drivers are reluctant to bestow a warrant upon it. Why it is still on the calender is a mystery, but the hosting fee and contracts have something to do with it. Widely regarded as a tough place to overtake qualifying … Continue reading
Monaco GP 2012
Playground for the rich and famous, glamour personified, dream destination, tax haven, too dangerous, boring. Whatever your opinion is of Monaco, it is a race that drivers look forward all year and apart from their home race it’s the other one they want to win. For the kudos of taming the legendary circuit it houses … Continue reading
F1 Bromances: The Sequel
It was made abundantly clear that the Formula One Bromance is alive and well, along with the love for the love. In F1 Bromances: I Love You, Man we first explored the definition… noun \ˈbrō-ˌman(t)s\ : a close nonsexual friendship between men …then provided a dubious background and finally peppered the discussion with silly portmanteaux. … Continue reading
F1 Bromances: I Love you, Man
bro·mance noun \ˈbrō-ˌman(t)s\ : a close nonsexual friendship between men — It’s not exactly hard to see that ‘bromance’ is the combination of ‘brother’ and ‘romance’, and although widely credited with coining the Hollywood buzz word, David Carnie is not exactly sure if he invented the word at all, or even used in in Big … Continue reading
Strike a Pose: F1 Driver Guide
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
Valencia: What You Need to Know
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
Korea 2010 – Wet, wild and crashing out
Well didn’t we start this weekend well? A good showing from champion leader Mark Webber during free practise; then teammate Sebastian Vettel blasted the field away with an impressive ninth pole position of the season. It all looked like par for the course; a successive Red Bull lock out at the front leading towards the … Continue reading
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