Dario Franchitti What is left to say about Dario Franchitti? A third title and a second Indy 500 win added much to the reputation of the popular Scot. Despite trailing Will Power for the length of the season, a steady string of podiums, including wins at Mid-Ohio and Chicagoland were enough to overhaul the Penske … Continue reading 2010 IZOD IndyCar Season Review
Category: 2008 – 2010
…and the Rest?
Several weeks ago, I posted a review of Formula 1's Championship challengers. Now, as the New Year bell's approach, it's about time that I finally get to the rest of the field.
Formula 2 Winter Test (Barcelona, December 10th)
Sixteen drivers ran the second Formula 2 test at Barcelona yesterday and once again; it was Jack Clarke and Martin Brundle that set the quick pace, with César Ramos joining them at the top in the evening.
Formula 2 Winter Test (Barcelona, December 9th)
As several Formula 2 runners and hopefuls arrived in Barcelona for the final two-day test of the year, the cool conditions of Thursday would see Mihai Marinescu, Jack Clarke and Alex Brundle make the most of the on track action.
Formula 2 Winter Test (Portimao, December 3rd)
In a repeat of Thursday's opening test day, Jack Clarke and Benjamin Lariche set the quickest laps around the Portimao circuit in the Algarve.
Formula 2 Winter Test (Portimao, December 2nd)
Jack Clarke topped the time sheets in the first of Formula 2’s winter tests at the Portimao circuit in the Algarve, with Benjamin Lariche proving to be the quickest in the afternoon. Clarke set the fastest lap of the morning in the final minutes of the session, as the track began to dry out following … Continue reading Formula 2 Winter Test (Portimao, December 2nd)
GP2 Winter Test (Yas Marina, November 28th)
In their final GP2 run, DPR’s Michael Herck was quickest in both sessions at the Yas Marina circuit following today’s final day of testing.
GP2 Winter Test (Yas Marina, November 27th)
Not content with topping the timing sheets on Wednesday, Swiss driver Fabio Leimer registered the fastest laps at today’s GP2 test as well. Running with Rapax squad, Leimer had a trouble free day, completing 38 laps over the course of the session. He topped Josef Král in his Arden machine in the morning (by 0.026 … Continue reading GP2 Winter Test (Yas Marina, November 27th)
GP2 Winter Test (Yas Marina, November 24th)
On this, the second day of GP2 winter testing, Swiss driver Fabio Leimer topped both the morning and afternoon sessions at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina circuit.
GP2 Winter Test (Yas Marina, November 23rd)
Only nine days after the 2010 season was wrapped in Abu Dhabi, the GP2 field returned to the Middle East circuit to commence their winter test program.
2010 Formula 3 Grand Prix of Macau (Feature Race)
Edoardo Mortara wrapped up a perfect Macau weekend with victory in the Sunday morning feature race.
Formula 1 Test (Yas Marina, November 20th)
So, the 2010 Formula 1 season finally ended this afternoon in the dipping evening sun in Abu Dhabi.
2010 Formula 3 Grand Prix of Macau (Qualifying Race)
Edoardo Mortara cruised to an easy victory at Macau in this morning Formula 3 qualifying race.
No Formula 3 for South Korea… yet
The 2010 Korea Super Prix has been cancelled, with the activation of Force Majeure being cited as a reason.
Formula 1 Test (Yas Marina, November 19th)
With Bridgestone falling by the wayside, today marked Pirelli’s first day as Formula 1’s sole tyre supplier.
Formula 1 Young Driver Test (Yas Marina, November 17th)
For the second consecutive day, Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo topped the young driver test at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.
Formula 1 Young Driver Test (Yas Marina, November 16th)
The first day of the two-day young driver test has been run at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit, with Red Bull reserve driver, Daniel Ricciardo coming out on top.
2010 Young Drivers Test
With the competitive action summed up for 2010, tomorrow sees the Formula 1 world change focus, as the first post-season tests take place at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit.
Winners and Losers
After playing a staring role in the wet Italian Grand Prix in 2008, there was little doubt that the young German would eventually be Formula 1 World Champion. While the skills required to take the ultimate prize needed time to bed in and take shape, the talent was certainly present.
2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Yas Marina, Round 19, November 14th)
Sebastian Vettel drove the absolutely perfect race to win at the Yas Marina circuit and become the youngest ever Formula 1 World Champion, but Ferrari did their best to make it easy for the 23-year-old. Indeed, one could argue that Fernando Alonso’s battle was lost before the erroneous pitstop.