This week’s Trackside was all about the British Grand Prix – but with the focus on GP2 star Lewis Hamilton who won the hearts of the crowd. At least, that is, those who weren’t engrossed in the football… Related links Autotrader.co.uk – Trackside: Home hero Hamilton steals the show (external) Tags: f1 / formula one … Continue reading Trackside: Here comes Hamilton
Month: June 2006 articles archive
Too many drivers, too few drives
Posted onThe annual game of ‘who goes where’ for next year is on hiatus until the truth about Michael Schumacher’s future is known – and that is not expected to come until September. F1Fanatic has it’s own view on what Schumacher will do, but team principles up and down the pit lane are wisely biding their … Continue reading Too many drivers, too few drives
The new breed
Posted onTwo papers this morning followed up the British Grand Prix coverage with interviews with the two drivers most likely to make their debuts in F1 next year. The Guardian picked Heikki Kovalainen, Renault’s test driver whom Nico Rosberg narrowly beat to the GP2 title last year. Kovalainen’s conventional racing credentials are strong (2004 World Series … Continue reading The new breed
British Grand Prix 2006 Media Review
Posted onFormula One is up against the World Cup for national press attention this summer. On the face of it, it is going to have to entertain far better than it did at Silverstone to get a mention. Find out more in our post-race media review. Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor … Continue reading British Grand Prix 2006 Media Review
Alonso flies to Silverstone victory
2006 British Grand Prix Review
Posted onSilverstone provided an ultra-fast spectacle this year, but not the scintillating racing we so memorably saw in 2003. No, this was a Barcelona-style procession: a demonstration of the phenomenal cornering abilities of modern cars, but not the combative talents of their drivers. If you needed proof that the cause lies with the aerodynamic properties of … Continue reading Alonso flies to Silverstone victory
2006 Stats Update: Britain
Posted onFernando Alonso’s fifth win of 2006 is his third in a row and takes him to 74 points from a potential 80 – that’s 92.5% of the maximum available. Giancarlo Fisichella’s failure to get ahead of Kimi Raikkonen in the dying stages of the race meant that the Finn edged ahead of him by a … Continue reading 2006 Stats Update: Britain
Silverstone snaps
Posted onThe first gallery of pictures from the 2006 British Grand Prix are now available – including British World Touring Car Champion Andy Priaulx in the BMW F1 Park… Related links 2006 British Grand Prix Gallery part one Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor sport
Bernie: “We’re all losers”
Posted onA very revealing interview with Bernie Ecclestone and Max Mosley was published earlier this week by the FIA Press Office. Of particular interest was Bernie’s answer to the question, “Do you feel like winners now [that the teams have signed for 2008]?”: I don’t think there are any winners I think we are all losers. … Continue reading Bernie: “We’re all losers”
F1 Fan Forum: Muzza audio
Posted onAs promised, here’s a clip of last night’s F1 Fan Forum with yours truly asking a question to Murray Walker. Unfortunately people find my surname difficult to pronounce even when it’s been written clearly. So not only did they get my name wrong, but my handwriting was mocked on national radio! Regardless, I was delighted … Continue reading F1 Fan Forum: Muzza audio
Trackside: Andy Priaulx
Posted onMaking a Trackside double-bill this week we featured my interview with World Touring Car Champion Andy Priaulx. As usual, it would be great to get some feedback. Related links Autotrader.co.uk – Trackside special: Andy Priaulx interview (external) Tags: motor sport / andy priaulx / bmw
F1 Fan Forum: Muzza backs Schumi!
Posted onThe Radio 1 Fan Forum was last night and featured (left to right) David Coulthard, Gil de Ferran, Pat Symonds, David Croft (presenter), Anthony Davidson and Murray Walker. I was lucky enough to get to ask one of the questions, check back later for an audio clip. Coulthard’s penchant for risque humour was much in … Continue reading F1 Fan Forum: Muzza backs Schumi!
Radio 5 Live F1 Forum
Posted onTonight from 7pm BBC Radio 5 Live will host a special forum previewing the British Grand Prix. Participants slated to appear include Murray Walker, Pat Symonds, Gil de Ferran and Anthony Davidson. I’m going to be in the audience, so if you’ve got any questions you’d like putting to these four please leave a comment … Continue reading Radio 5 Live F1 Forum
F1 for sale – finally
Posted onFormula One Administration have at long last woken up to the potential of F1 merchandise and have begun selling F1-branded gear. The online F1 store has gear starting at ?âÔÇÜ£6 for a humble notepad, up to ?âÔÇÜ£390 for a chronograph watch. It’s great to see these (belated) steps into the kind of promotion that Moto … Continue reading F1 for sale – finally
UK National Motorsport Week
Posted onThe UK Motor Sports Association have launched the National Motorsport Week which will take place from 12th-20th August 2006. Chief Executive of the MSA Colin Hilton said: Motorsport is one of the UK’s greatest success stories. We can boast champions in almost every discipline and our reputation on the world stage is second to none. … Continue reading UK National Motorsport Week
Trackside: Celebrations and more
Posted onThis week’s regular Trackside article took in unusual victory celebrations, Katherine Legge’s fine Champ Car drive, and the British Grand Prix. Feedback appreciated! Related links Autotrader.co.uk: Trackside – Crazy car celebrations (external) Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor sport
British Grand Prix 2006 Preview
Posted onEarlier than usual, and clashing awkwardly with the football World Cup, it’s the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. With Spa-Francorchamps off the calendar for the foreseeable future and Suzuka axed for dull Fuji from next year, this could soon be the best circuit on the calendar. The drivers raved about the track on their first … Continue reading British Grand Prix 2006 Preview
F1 vs A1 vs Champ Car
Posted onWatching the Indy Racing League from Watkins Glen, where Formula One raced until 1980, got me wondering how three of the top international single seater series compared with one another when using the same circuits. I compared best lap times from the 2005 F1 and Champ Car seasons, and 2005-06 A1 Grand Prix season. No … Continue reading F1 vs A1 vs Champ Car
V8s within 1s of lap records
Posted onThe latest attempts to cut speeds in Formula One have only been partly successful. Despite cutting engine capacity by 20% this year and reducing the number of cylinders from ten to eight, cars are still lapping well within a second of lap records. At the Monaco Grand Prix this year Michael Schumacher’s best lap was … Continue reading V8s within 1s of lap records
Accolade for ITV’s Brundle
Posted onThe 2005 Royal Television Sports Awards honoured ITV with two awards for their Formula One coverage, both connected to Martin Brundle’s excellent work as a presenter. Brundle won the Best Sports Pundit award for the third time in his 10-year career brandishing a mircophone. The judges especially lauded his interview with Bernie Ecclestone at the … Continue reading Accolade for ITV’s Brundle
Mosley picks his favourite six
Posted onThe FIA have selected the six teams that will sit on the Formula One commission from 2008. They are Red Bull, Renault, BMW, Ferrari, Honda and Williams. The Formula One commission has the power to approve or reject suggestions from the two working groups that create technical and sporting regulations, and pass them on to … Continue reading Mosley picks his favourite six