There are times when the attention of the media and Formula 1 team bosses wander, as their eyes capture a precocious new talent coming into focus. These moments, when a new young hero makes themselves known to the paddock is often the same time an ageing animal begins to fall from view. It is the sport changing its guard.
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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.
2010 Brazilian Grand Prix (Interlagos, Round 18, November 7th)
And so it goes to Abu Dhabi. After eighteen races, the Championship will be decided at the final turn at the plush Yas Marina circuit thanks to a stellar driver from Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel.
2010 Brazilian Grand Prix (Interlagos, Round 18, November 5th)
In the searing Sao Paulo sun, the Red Bull pair of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber led the standings in the opening day of the weekend.
The 2011 GP2 Asia Series
The GP2 Asia Series has just had its full calendar released... and it comes down to only three race weekends at only to circuits in the Middle East. The series will begin on the weekend of February 11th/12th at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina circuit, before heading to the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain one week later. … Continue reading The 2011 GP2 Asia Series
2010 Korean Grand Prix (Yeongam, Round 17, Oct 24th)
It took a while - a long while in fact, but despite delay after delay after delay, the inaugural Korean Grand Prix eventually ran its course. Eventually, after running for 2 hours and 48 minutes, Ferrari's Fernando Alonso crossed the chequered flag to take not only the race win, but the lead in the Championship … Continue reading 2010 Korean Grand Prix (Yeongam, Round 17, Oct 24th)
2010 Japanese Grand Prix (Suzuka, Round 16 Race, October 10th)
It all seemed so easy. Having topped both Friday practice sessions and taken pole position in the delayed qualifying, Sebastian Vettel stormed to an emphatic victory in this morning's Japanese Grand Prix in conditions that couldn't be more different to yesterday's wash out. It was enough to bring the 23-year-old German right back into the … Continue reading 2010 Japanese Grand Prix (Suzuka, Round 16 Race, October 10th)
2010 Japanese Grand Prix (Suzuka, Round 16 Qualifying, October 10th)
Qualifying Sebastian Vettel secured his eighth pole position of the season, with Red Bull taking their seventh front row lock out; however Vettel's conversion rate to wins this season has been quite poor. Mark Webber found himself only 0.07 of-a-second shy of the German once the final ten minute session ran its course. Lewis Hamilton … Continue reading 2010 Japanese Grand Prix (Suzuka, Round 16 Qualifying, October 10th)
The 2011 Formula 1 World Championship Grid
This week saw the confirmation of a further five drivers in the midpack. At both Force India and Toro Rosso, both squads confirmed that they will be holding on to their current line-ups for 2011. At Sauber, GP2 Championship runner-up Sergio Perez will partner Kamui Kobayashi, leaving Nick Heidfeld out in the cold. Still to … Continue reading The 2011 Formula 1 World Championship Grid
2010 Japanese Grand Prix (Suzuka, Round 16, October 8th)
Free Practice 1 Both McLaren and Red Bull arrived at the Suzuka International Racing Course with multiple upgrades for the challengers. With the title run-in now reaching boiling point, McLaren brought new front and rear wings, an upgraded floor and an improved f-duct, whereas Red Bull showed up with evolutions of the front and rear … Continue reading 2010 Japanese Grand Prix (Suzuka, Round 16, October 8th)
Mark Webber Drives the Suzuka International Racing Course
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
2010 Singapore Grand Prix (Marina Bay, Round 15, September 26th)
Championships are won over the course of a long, gruelling season, but every so often a drive stands out that defines that title. Today Fernando Alonso delivered just such a drive and took a step closer to burying his guilt-touched victory at Marina Bay in 2008. It was close though. In fact, the margin of … Continue reading 2010 Singapore Grand Prix (Marina Bay, Round 15, September 26th)
2010 Singapore Grand Prix (Marina Bay, Round 15, September 25th)
Free Practice 3 Rain fell some hours prior to practice, but even by the green light, the track was still rather damp as the road struggled to clear water. The times would gradually drop bit by bit as the circuit dried out, but it was still proving to be difficult to master around certain corners. … Continue reading 2010 Singapore Grand Prix (Marina Bay, Round 15, September 25th)
2010 Singapore Grand Prix (Marina Bay, Round 15, September 24th)
Free Practice 1 As the green light flickered on at the pitlane exit, the Lotus of Heikki Kovalainen was the first to venture out on to the Marina Bay circuit. Having rained heavily some time prior to practice, intermediate tyres were the order of the early evening; however the track conditions were to change subtly … Continue reading 2010 Singapore Grand Prix (Marina Bay, Round 15, September 24th)
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 Italian Grand Prix (Monza, Round 14, September 12th)
2010 Italian Grand Prix Coming into the 2010 Italian Grand Prix, it looked as if the title battle was down to just Mark Webber and Lewis Hamilton. However, once the chequered flag dropped at Monza, the five-way battle had once again reopened as Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button and Sebastian Vettel pulled themselves back into contention … Continue reading 2010 Italian Grand Prix (Monza, Round 14, September 12th)
2010 Italian Grand Prix (Monza, Round 14, September 11th)
Free Practice 3 Once again, McLaren decided to split their cars with regards to downforce strategy as Jenson Button held onto the F-Duct and a high downforce set-up, while Lewis Hamilton retained his skinny rear wing set up. At the end of practice, Hamilton was the faster of the two and indeed fastest overall, with … Continue reading 2010 Italian Grand Prix (Monza, Round 14, September 11th)
2010 Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps, Round 13, August 29th)
2010 Belgian Grand Prix (Round 13) Sometimes it comes to you and other times it doesn't. Lewis Hamilton just missed out on pole position to Championship leader Mark Webber by 0.1 of-a-second in yesterday's qualifying session; but determination and a cool head saw the 2008 World Champion surge to a fabulous victory when it mattered … Continue reading 2010 Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps, Round 13, August 29th)
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 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)