India: What You Need to Know
Fact File: Buddh International Circuit, New Delhi, India Laps 60 Lap Length 5.137 km (3.192 miles) Race Length 307.249 km (190.916 miles) First Race 2011 Fastest Lap N/A 2010 Winner N/A Overview: We go from one unknown quantity (Korea) to another here in India. The New Delhi circuit hasn’t been with a few teething problems that … Continue reading
Nürburgring: Free Practice 1 & 2
Free Practice 1 Ferrari: Pat Fry seems to be making an impact, both drivers are posting great times. Alonso particularly kept the Red Bulls at bay with some blistering times. Force India: Hulkenberg is in for di Resta and they’re running an upgraded rear wing. Sutil and Hulkenberg have a very handy session as they … Continue reading
21st Century Formula One: The Social Paddock
There is no doubt that, since its inception, groundbreaking technology has been at the forefront of Formula One. It’s always been about gaining those extra tenths. How? Through exorbitant budgets, a design genius, talented drivers, a committed team? There are so many variables that it’s a matter of these plus more, and perfect timing. And … Continue reading
Rookie Report 2011: Pastor Maldonado
The 25 year old driver hails from Venezuela and has gained an impressive resume, warranting his first year in Formula One to be this season. The Venezuelan driver is replacing former 2010 rookie Nico Hulkenberg at Williams, his signing has been viewed as somewhat controversial as he’s coming with substantial backing. However if you look … Continue reading
Off Season: The Little Guys
Ah the little guys, small fry, minnows…call them what you will, but last years rookies are sticking around for 2011. They started life as Virgin Racing, Lotus Racing and Hispania Racing Team, this year they return as Marussia Virgin Racing, Team Lotus (? – at the moment) and Hispania Racing Team (hopefully). They signed up … Continue reading
The Season: 2010
The dust has barely set in Abu Dhabi and there’s already talk of the 2011 season. It’s 16 weeks away; but that’s Formula One for you. This is a sport that lives in the future. But allow me this one discretion and I’ll wrap up the past season for you. The past is reserved for nostalgia and … Continue reading
Yas Marina: Free Practice 2
I hate to inform you Alonso; but waxing your legs for cycling doesn’t give you an advantage…if you were a swimmer I would let you off. Oh, if you skim read that (shame on you) I’ll repeat it. Alonso has waxed his legs. I’ll let that sink in. Read: Alonso re-waxed and ready to race … Continue reading
Rookie F1 