Fernando Alonso's victory at Marina Bay eleven days ago (along with his win at Monza a fortnight previous) has lifted the double-World Champion right into the heart of the title battle. In fact with only four rounds remaining, the Spaniard is now only 11 points shy of Championship leader Mark Webber. Although he hasn't won … Continue reading Mark Webber Drives the Suzuka International Racing Course
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What Now for Pedro de la Rosa?
As has been in the news since this morning, Spanish Formula 1 driver Pedro de la Rosa has been dropped from the Sauber team following Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Monza - he has been replaced by Nick Heidfeld. It has been a difficult year for the veteran - the 39-year-old has only had one … Continue reading What Now for Pedro de la Rosa?
2010 Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps, Round 13, August 28th)
Free Practice 3 Despite Saturday morning starting out dry, there was not much running early in the session as the long Spa-Francorchamps circuit held onto occasion damp spots. Mark Webber used the shortened time to his advantage to secure the top time of third practice ahead of Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button.Hamilton returned … Continue reading 2010 Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps, Round 13, August 28th)
2010 Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps, Round 13, August 27th)
Free Practice 1 Following a four week gap for the summer break, Formula 1 returns with a visit to the glorious Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium and with a certain inevitability, the dark clouds rushed in and the expected rain caressed the circuit. The track was at its most damp during the morning session with heavy … Continue reading 2010 Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps, Round 13, August 27th)
Mark Webber Drives Spa-Francorchamps
Little has changed in Formula 1 since the sport closed for business four weeks ago. As factories closed down for the summer holidays, things seemed to go quiet everywhere - almost as if a giant light switch had been flicked off, instantly silencing any sense of action. However future tyre supplier Pirelli have not been … Continue reading Mark Webber Drives Spa-Francorchamps
Guest Post: Engine Limitations
As part of Viva F1's blog swap shop, Maverick from the aforementioned site has dropped in with a sweet little post about the power and usage of engines in this years Formula 1 World Championship. Several other posts have gone up to on various sites, including: Phil Jackson writing about Felipe Massa at Viva F1; … Continue reading Guest Post: Engine Limitations
A Word for Chris Van der Drift
Yesterday, while the world and his dog was tearing Michael Schumacher apart following his Hungaroring antics with Rubens Barrichello, Chris Van der Drift was involved in a similar accident at Brands Hatch in the second heat of the Superleague Formula event. The Kiwi was battling with AS Roma driver Julien Jousse clipped the right rear … Continue reading A Word for Chris Van der Drift
Arrogance: The Public Decline of Michael Schumacher
It was just the sheer arrogant nature of it all. One car weakened by ageing tyres vying with another machine on superior rubber; one driver - at a time retired - back with questionable motivation against another veteran, refreshed and reinvigorated by a fresh challenge. When Michael Schumacher moved his Mercedes across the Williams of … Continue reading Arrogance: The Public Decline of Michael Schumacher
2010 Hungarian Grand Prix (Hungaroring, Round 12, August 1st)
2010 Hungarian Grand Prix The Hungaroring is hardly known for its cracking races - 2006 is often cited as the exception and for its 25th running, we were gifted a decent, if somewhat odd race at the Hungarian Grand Prix. On that day Jenson Button came through from 14th place to score famous first victory, … Continue reading 2010 Hungarian Grand Prix (Hungaroring, Round 12, August 1st)
2010 Hungarian Grand Prix (Hungaroring, Round 12, July 30th)
1st Free Practice Hungaroring has a reputation for being incredibly dusty and dirty as it sits in a huge heat bowl with not much racing through the year. The ultra low grip nature of the circuit can, during first practice, give a somewhat false impression of the comparative pace of the field; however when both … Continue reading 2010 Hungarian Grand Prix (Hungaroring, Round 12, July 30th)
Mark Webber Drives the Hungaroring
Formula 1 has a huge job on its hands. Following the disastrous unfolding of last week's German Grand Prix, the sport is under scrutiny from fans, experts and the media with regards to its often poor attitude to the paying customer - whether that be money or time. The sport has once again touched rivers … Continue reading Mark Webber Drives the Hungaroring
Fauzy Rides Again
Following a run during Friday morning practice at Sepang earlier on this year, Fairuz Fauzy will be taking to the seat of a Lotus at Silverstone during the first session this weekend, replacing Jarno Trulli. The relaunched team have also promised Fauzy three further sessions later on during the year at Hungary, Singapore and Abu … Continue reading Fauzy Rides Again
2010 Chinese Grand Prix (Shanghai, Round 4, April 16th – 18th)
Following disappointing retirements in the first two races of the season, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel was relieved to finally come home victorious in Sepang, but the niggling doubts about the Austrian squad's reliability must surely have been playing on his mind throughout the Malaysian weekend. Now those doubts have been eased following a relatively easy … Continue reading 2010 Chinese Grand Prix (Shanghai, Round 4, April 16th – 18th)
Following the Storm
Following last weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, Formula 1 received a rather large amount of criticism from the fans, teams, drivers and media alike for what was quite a dull main event. While many relevant points have been made regarding how the new rules may have stifled overtaking, the sport must stop short of knee jerk … Continue reading Following the Storm