Posted by rookief1 on January 9, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Although there is yet to be a full quota of Formula One drivers named to fill the 2013 grid at this moment of time, there are two new names among those already signed up for the new season. In one of the most unpredictable and exciting season of recent times Charles Pic and Jean-Eric Vergne … Continue reading →
Filed under 2013 season, Caterham F1, Marussia, Rookie Driver, Sauber, Williams · Tagged with Adrian Sutil, Caterham, Esteban Gutierrez, F1, Formula One, Giedo van der Garde, Jules Bianchi, Luiz Razia, Marussia, Max Chilton, rookie drivers, Sauber, Valterri Bottas, Williams
Posted by rookief1 on July 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment
“I’m high on confidence at the moment and firing on all cylinders.” It was only a matter of months ago that the clouds were rolling in on Mark Webber’s career, the media vultures were circling and ready to call time on what had been a somewhat interesting career. Starting out in the popular backmarker team … Continue reading →
Filed under 2012 season, Red Bull Racing · Tagged with Australia, Championship, Christian Horner, Daniel Ricciardo, Fernando Alonso, Flavio Briatore, Jean-Eric Vergne, Mark Webber, Red Bull, Williams
Posted by rookief1 on May 15, 2012 · 4 Comments
Back to the natural playground of Formula One, Europe has been sounding its siren call for months and finally we have returned. Barcelona, or more precisely Catalunya, played host to the first European race continuing its hospitality that it extended during the final stages of pre-season testing. Widely considered the benchmark circuit, it is supposed … Continue reading →
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 May 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Drama, drama, drama The Race: The race around the streets of Monaco is usually considered a processional, but it’s one we make an exception for. But let’s be honest Monaco is much more than a F1 race, it a massive excuse for the great and the good (and the questionable) turn up. Amongst the questionable … Continue reading →
Filed under 2011 season, Monaco, Race Day · Tagged with Ferrari, Geri Halliwell, Jenson Button, Kamui Kobayashi, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Pastor Maldonado, Red Bull, Sauber, Sebastian Vettel, Vitaly Petrov, Williams
Posted by rookief1 on February 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Today is the first day of the new season, so Happy New Year to you! Festivities out of the way, let’s get down to the business of what the new year brings. This is the first chance the teams gets to put rubber on the track after a long off-season since the sun set in … Continue reading →
Filed under 2011 season, Caterham F1, Ferrari, Lotus, Mercedes GP, Red Bull Racing, Sauber, Testing, Williams · Tagged with Adrian Newey, C30, Caterham F1, F150, Ferrari, Formula One, Lotus, Lotus Cars, Mercedes GP, Mike Gascoyne, R31, RB7, Red Bull Racing, Regenerative brake, Renault, rookie, Sauber, Sebastian Vettel, STR6, T128, Team Lotus, Toro Rosso, Valencia, Williams
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 January 6, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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 →
Filed under Ferrari, Force India, HRT, Off Season · Tagged with 422race.com, Abu Dhabi, Adrian Sutil, Chris Dyer, Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Force India, Hispania, HRT, Jackie Stewart, Luca di Montezemolo, Mark Webber, McLaren, Narain Karthikeyan, Nico Hulkenberg, Pat Fry, Paul di Resta, Red Bull Racing, Roberto Calderoli, Sebastian Vettel, Stefano Domenicali, twitter, Viatonio Liuzzi, Vitaly Petrov, Williams
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 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The young drivers test is an excellent end to an exciting year; it’s for any driver that hasn’t completed more than two F1 races. A great opportunity to see the vision of the future; and for some that future comes quicker than most. Pastor Maldonado has been tipped to take over the empty seat that … Continue reading →
Filed under 2010 season, Abu Dhabi, Off Season, Testing · Tagged with BMW Sauber, Brazil, Daniel Ricciardo, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Force India, Formula One, HRT, Japan, Jean-Eric Vergne, Jerome d'Ambrosio, Korea, Lucas di Grassi, Marussia, McLaren, Mercedes, Pastor Maldonado, Paul di Resta, Red Bull Racing, Renault, rookie, Sebastian Vettel, Singapore, Toro Rosso, Williams