Posted by rookief1 on June 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Money. It makes the world go around according to Liza Minelli and Joel Grey, and it has certainly made shipping Formula One around the world, to homes and circuits, a slick affair. But to get the cheque signed a sweetner must be offered, indeed the land of sponsorship is one laden with pitfalls for Bernie … Continue reading →
Filed under 2012 season, Off Track · Tagged with Fernando Alonso, Jackie Stewart, james hunt, jean alesi, Jenson Button, Juan Pablo Montoya, Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton, Mark Webber, Michael Schumacher, Murray Walker, Nico Rosberg, Nigel Mansell, Ralf Schumacher, Romain Grosjean, Rubens Barrichello, Sebastian Vettel, sebastien bourdais, Stirling Moss
Posted by rookief1 on May 13, 2012 · Leave a Comment
“While the competition on track may be as fierce as ever, but times like these are a reminder that as a sport, we are very much a community.” When you consider Formula One as a sport it is highly apparent it is one of the most competitive fields out there, not only do you have … Continue reading →
Filed under 2012 season, Lotus, Spain, Williams · Tagged with Ayrton Senna, Circuit de Catalunya, Felipe Massa, Jackie Stewart, Lotus, Robert Kubica, Roland Ratzenberger, Rubens Barrichello, Williams
Posted by rookief1 on March 4, 2011 · 2 Comments
Maybe this post should be categorised under 911, instead of 411. We haven’t even finished the winter testing schedule yet, but already this year seems to be under considerable strain, will this rocky start be indicative of the season to come? Endless waiting is not helped by endless obstacles. I know we like a good … Continue reading →
Filed under 2011 season, 411, Marussia, McLaren, Williams · Tagged with Daniele Morelli, Jenson Button, Jerome d'Ambrosio, Lewis Hamilton, MGP-W02, Michael Schumacher, MP4-26, Nick Heidfeld, Nico Rosberg, Robert Kubica, Rubens Barrichello, Sir Jackie Stewart, Timo Glock
Posted by rookief1 on February 27, 2011 · 7 Comments
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 →
Filed under 2011 season, Caterham F1, Ferrari, Force India, Mercedes GP, Off Track, Red Bull Racing, Sauber, Williams · Tagged with Adrian Sutil, Christian Horner, Emerson Fittipaldi, Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber, Nick Heidfeld, Nico Rosberg, Rob Smedley, Rubens Barrichello, Sebastian Vettel, Sergio Perez
Posted by rookief1 on January 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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 →
Posted by rookief1 on December 29, 2010 · 5 Comments
I’ve been in the midst of a full-blown beard debate with regards to the current crop of F1 drivers many times over the last season. The off-season seems the only time during the year that the drivers get close to ‘letting it all hang out’, ‘it’ seems to be facial hair. Some make an early … Continue reading →
Filed under Brawn GP, Ferrari, McLaren, Off Season, Off Track, Red Bull Racing, Sauber, Williams · Tagged with Beard, Brawn GP, Facial hair, Fernando Alonso, Hair, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Mark Webber, McLaren, Michael Scumacher, Nick Heidfeld, Pastor Maldonado, Rubens Barrichello, Sebastian Vettel, ZZ Top
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 →
Filed under 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 →
Filed under 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 19, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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 →
Filed under 2010 season, Abu Dhabi, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Britain, Canada, China, Europe, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Monaco, Race Day, Singapore, Spain, Turkey · Tagged with Australia, Bahrain, BMW Sauber, Brawn, Caterham F1, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Force India, Heikki Kovalainen, Hispania, history, Jenson Button, Karun Chandhok, Lewis Hamilton, lose, Malaysia, Mark Webber, Marussia, McLaren, Mercedes, Michael Schumacher, Nico Rosberg, Red Bull Racing, Renault, Rob Smedley, Robert Kubica, rookie, Rubens Barrichello, safety car, Sebastian Vettel, Toro Rosso, Williams, win
Posted by rookief1 on November 16, 2010 · Leave a Comment
I say beyond as the closest race now (Bahrain) is 118 days away…so it’s would be rather prudent of me to assume that the gossip would cease altogether. In fact we are now about to get the best gossip of the year. We have officially entered the off-season (although I suspect that Red Bull are … Continue reading →
Filed under 2010 season, 411, Abu Dhabi, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Germany, Qualifying, Race Day · Tagged with Abu Dhabi, Australia, Brazil, competition, Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Interlagos, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Mark Webber, Martin Whitmarsh, McLaren, Michael Schumacher, Nico Hulkenberg, Nico Rosberg, Pastor Maldonado, pepe jeans, Red Bull Racing, Robert Kubica, Rubens Barrichello, Sebastian Vettel, Test, Vitaly Petrov, Yas Marina, Young Drivers
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