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It seems as if it was only yesterday that Mark Webber dashed across the line to record his solitary victory of 2011 at the back of November. Yet after reviews, previews, Christmas, New Year and three preseason tests later, we are now just over a week from the start of what promises to be an utterly thrilling 2012 Formula One season. The clever bet for 2012 would be Red Bull and their wunderkid, Sebastian...
Published: November 12, 2010
Today saw the first track action of the weekend in Abu Dhabi, and it’s also the time at which we take a look at the next man in our series of title contender bulletins. Sebastian Vettel Born: 03/07/1987 Birthplace: Heppenheim, Germany Team: Red Bull Racing Race victories: 9 The youngest of our four title contenders, Vettel has so far been considered as the baby of the pack since his record...
Published: November 11, 2010
In the four days leading up to the climax of the 2010 Formula One season, there will be a daily bulletin with bookmakers odds on the four drivers vying for the championship, with current leader Fernando Alonso being published on race morning as he attempts to win his third world title. Lewis Hamilton D.O.B.: 07.01.1985 Birthplace: Stevenage, UK Team: Vodafone McLaren-Mercedes Race victories:...
Published: November 9, 2010
Last season, a new era in Formula One was ushered in. Gone was the sole reliance on megabuck manufacturers dominating the sport and the necessity for sprawling factories housing hundreds upon hundreds of employees. If this new era of resource restriction could be explained in a single word, it would be competitive. The fascinating contrast through 2009 was indeed the racing, off the track even more...
Published: September 8, 2010
Nestled in the suburbs of Milan lies the Parco di Monza, a large royal park that contains the Autodromo di Monza, the location of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. Returning to Monza elicits a whole host of metaphorically romantic memories; from the traditional home of Ferrari, to the golden September sun that shines through the tall trees as cars pass by at speeds of up to 190mph on the run...
Published: September 5, 2010
Much has been made of the moment at which Ferrari’s Felipe Massa gracefully slowed to allow his much-maligned teammate to pass at the German Grand Prix in July. Quite justifiably, fans were incensed at the perceived injustice of having been robbed of a race between the pair. As a result of the incident and the ensuing furor, the FIA have referred the matter to the World Motor Sports Council next...
Published: August 31, 2010
WINNERS Lewis Hamilton Naturally, the triumphant Brit heads the list of winners after a superb display of car control, ability under pressure, and calmness. Aside from his excursion into the gravel trap at Rivage as the rain got heavier, Hamilton drove the perfect race. Taking full advantage of Webber’s poor start, he controlled all 44 laps and held on stoically after the safety car pulled...
Published: August 27, 2010
After the now traditional four-week hiatus, Formula 1 roars back into life this weekend around the confines of the steep Ardennes hills in Belgium. The circuit is situated 20 miles south of Liege, close to the German border. The circuit itself is considered one of the most challenging and exciting pieces of road in Formula 1, and has seen a host of spectacular races down the years. One of...
Published: May 16, 2010
Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix was overshadowed by an incident involving old sparring partners Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso. Due to the spectacular crash between Karun Chandhok and Jarno Trulli at Rascasse corner, the Safety Car was called upon three laps from the end. The flash point came when the German veteran slid up the inside of Alonso at the final Anthony Noghes corner after...
Published: May 12, 2010
This coming Thursday marks the exact date, 60 years ago, that the first World Drivers’ Championship race was completed. This will be marked by a special commemorative event in Monte Carlo on Thursday evening by Total and Mumm Champagne, and what better Grand Prix for the anniversary to fall on, the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday. If anything, all Formula 1 fans can thank Adolf Hitler for being the...