With the 1982 Argentine Grand Prix lost due to lingering uncertainties within the sport, Formula One finally arrived in South America for the Brazilian Grand Prix in mid-March and although two months had passed since the infamous South African Grand Prix, ill feeling remained within the paddock and the outer reaches of Formula One itself.
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“The shy novice: thoughts for Riccardo Paletti”
My thoughts today for the forgotten man of the 1982 Formula One season, Riccardo Paletti.
Peter Gethin (R.I.P., 1940-2011)
Peter Gethin passed away yesterday following a long illness. He was 71 years old. Born in Surrey in early 1940, Gethin is most famous for winning the 1971 Italian Grand Prix 0.01 of-a-second ahead of Ronnie Peterson and his Cosworth-powered March.
2011 European Grand Prix (Rd 8, Qualifying, June 25th)
Sebastian Vettel secured Red Bull's ninth consecutive pole position in Valencia.
2011 Spanish Grand Prix (Rd 5, May 22nd)
Sebastian Vettel took his fourth victory of the 2011 Formula 1 season in Barcelona today, yet it was far from clear cut.
Lotus Dives in to IndyCar
Yesterday evening the IZOD IndyCar Series received further boost when it was confirmed that Group Lotus are to enter as an engine manufacturer from 2012.
Formula 1 on the Beach
Like a sections the motor racing fan fraternity, I abhor marketing campaigns. They are often sycophantic nonsense that talk a lot, but manage to say very little and in a sport where the drivers, mechanics, technicians and cars are the kings and queens, organisations have a tendency to get in the way, while attempting to … Continue reading Formula 1 on the Beach