Istanbul Park: Free Practice 3 & Qualification
More talk about movement today, this time it was focusing on Daniel Ricciardo slipping into a Toro Rosso seat as soon as Silverstone, if Jaime Alguersuari or Sebastien Buemi fail to start winning consistent points. Buemi and Alguersuari, like Sebastian Vettel, were nurtured by Red Bull and were signed to the Red Bull Junior Team. … Continue reading
Istanbul Park: Free Practice 1 & 2
Despite the inevitability of new tyre compounds being tested today, gossip and rumour definitely surrounded who will be where in 2012. Commentators, journalists and fans have all been speculating over where certain drivers will be next year, regardless of whether they have a contract or not. Drivers in focus are Nico Rosberg, Paul di Resta, … Continue reading
Istanbul Park: What You Need to Know
After the trip to China, a three week break seems an ideal time to kick back and relax for fans and teams alike. Relaxation is a pipe dream for anyone in the industry, Turkey signals the beginning of the European leg of the season (despite being on the Asian side of Istanbul) and also the … Continue reading
Shanghai: Race Day
The Race: Have you recovered yet? Are you breathing? Did you watch the replay? It’s drama, drama, drama in Shanghai today right from the word go. I spoke about Malaysia being the amuse bouche, what do we make of this race, where does this fit into the 2011 F1 banquet? Examining the content and finish, … Continue reading
Shanghai: Free Practice 3 & Qualification
Visibility is much improved today, factories chucking out the murky cloud of pollution yesterday were more than likely shut due to the weekend. The weather is much cooler, which could lead to problems regarding keeping the heat in the tyres on these important laps, but could aid in their longevity. Free Practice 3: Ferrari: Alonso … 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
Because You’re Worth It!
We had a look at Formula One beards last year, and this insight into that crop of facial fuzz has coincided a seemingly unstoppable interest into what drivers wear on their chins. It’s gotten so big it’s left the realms of the internet and reached out into reality, #F1BEARDWATCH has been out on tour and … Continue reading
411: Kubica, Bahrain and The Chain
Think it’s about time I started these up again, a truckload of gossip/rumour/news has gone down since the last 411, so without further delay… Update on Robert Kubica: When Robert Kubica seriously injured himself in Italy during a rally stage in Andora, it was the power of Twitter that alerted the world to what was going … Continue reading
Off Season: Change Places!
If this is your first week back at work after the Christmas break, then spare a thought for the guys and girls in the PR offices across the F1 sphere. Those at Force India and Ferrari have been thrust into overtime, battling the media and the rumour mill since 2011 crashed into life. Barely into … Continue reading
Off Season: New Year Cheer
Hope you’ve all had an awesome Christmas, and the New Year’s Eve hangover isn’t hurting you too much. Either way, settle back into your chair and soak up the latest round-up of gossip. The Future of F1 Construction has begun on the US GP track in Austin, Texas in preparation for their first race in … Continue reading
Rookie F1 