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Sebastian Vettel added yet another award to his bulging trophy cabinet when he was crowned BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday night. The German world champion was recognised for his record-breaking season that saw him become the youngest ever four-time world champion and equal Alberto Ascari’s previously thought unbreakable record of nine straight victories. Unlike the main...
Published: December 16, 2013
Sebastian Vettel added yet another award to his bulging trophy cabinet when he was crowned BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday night. The German world champion was recognised for his record-breaking season that saw him become the youngest ever four-time world champion and equal Alberto Ascari’s previously thought unbreakable record of nine straight victories. Unlike the main...
Published: December 16, 2013
Although the new Formula One season is still three long months away, preparations for what will be a very different looking and sounding sport are already underway. Among today’s news and gossip, Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso talk about their early simulator experiences, while one outgoing F1 driver may be returning to an old stomping ground. Begin Slideshow Read More →
Published: December 16, 2013
Although the new Formula One season is still three long months away, preparations for what will be a very different looking and sounding sport are already underway. Among today’s news and gossip, Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso talk about their early simulator experiences, while one outgoing F1 driver may be returning to an old stomping ground. Begin Slideshow Read More →
Published: December 13, 2013
The last time Ferrari came away with anything substantial in terms of titles was in 2007 when Kimi Raikkonen ambushed the McLarens in the final race of the season to take the drivers’ title. Ferrari also clinched the constructors’ crown by virtue of McLaren having their points taken away in Hungary before they were also disqualified altogether for their part in the “Spygate”...
Published: December 13, 2013
With preparations for the 2014 season already gathering pace, today’s points of interest include the FIA’s finalisation of the new points penalty system and talk of new teams on the grid from 2015 onwards. Even with Christmas fast approaching, the sound of F1 cars will once again be heard at a test session in Bahrain early next week. Begin Slideshow Read More →
Published: December 12, 2013
It seems something of a shame that the 2013 season was not a little bit closer, not only to give viewers an exciting finish to the season, but because no real rivalries developed. After the “Multi-21” team orders controversy at the start of the season, it looked as if we were in for a fierce battle between Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel. And a few races later it appeared that Fernando...
Published: December 12, 2013
Rewind 10 years to the end of the 2003 season, and there are very similar parallels to today. A German driver had clinched his fourth successive drivers’ title and was almost unbeatable. Almost. Yes, 10 years ago today, Michael Schumacher was beaten in a race between his championship-winning Ferrari F2003-GA and an Italian Airforce Eurofighter Typhoon over distances of 600, 900 and 1,200 metres. The...
Published: December 11, 2013
Having lost out to his Mercedes teammate by 18 points in the 2013 drivers’ standings, Nico Rosberg recently said that his goal is to beat Lewis Hamilton in 2014. Although Rosberg enjoyed a stronger finish to the season and won two races to Hamilton’s one, the Brit was the more consistent performer in only his first season with the team. “My goal was to improve since last year, which...
Published: December 10, 2013
Just what is it about male Hollywood actors and a love for fast cars? James Dean, Steve McQueen and James Garner set the ball rolling. All enjoyed varying degrees of success in their privateer racing careers before Paul Newman transferred his passion as a driver to become one of one of the most successful U.S. racing team owners. Even more recently, Tom Cruise took time out under the tutelage of David...