The video I posted yesterday of the new Mercedes “Anything you can do” advert has proved so popular I thought you all might like this behind the scenes film.
Month: July 2007 articles archive
Champ Car Edmonton: Bourdais back on top
Posted onSebastien Bourdais returned to Champ Car after his recent F1 test and showed his rivals why he’s tipped to be Grand Prix racing next year. He dominated the third of the Canadian Triple Crown races, comfortably beating Justin Wilson and seizing the initiative in the championship as rivals Will Power and Robert Doornbos struggled.
IRL Mid Ohio: Dixon seals his hat-trick
Posted onScott Dixon won his third consecutive IRL race and closed to within 24 points of championship leader Dario Franchitti with five rounds remaining. The New Zealander moved to the front in a processional race at the Mid Ohio road course by playing a canny strategic game. But Franchitti minimised the damage by following him home … Continue reading IRL Mid Ohio: Dixon seals his hat-trick
Hamilton’s rollercoaster weekend
Posted onIf you believe in fate, it certainly had it in for Lewis Hamilton this weekend. His fortune swung from one extreme to the other in the blink of an eye at the Nurburgring. He suffered a massive accident in qualifying that was not of his own making – hitting the barriers at 140mph after a … Continue reading Hamilton’s rollercoaster weekend
Raikkonen’s reliability woes continue
Posted onKimi Raikkonen’s retirement from this afternoon’s European Grand Prix will cause his supporters to lament his misfortune once again.
Alonso may be in trouble over pit lane incident
Posted onHis jubilant post-race celebrations didn’t show it, but a cloud hangs over Fernando Alonso’s victory this afternoon.
Championship positions after the European GP
Posted onThe current drivers’ and constructors’ championship positions, pending any appeals. Drivers’ championship 1. Lewis Hamilton 70
Alonso wins chaotic Nurburgring race
2007 European Grand Prix review
Posted onFernando Alonso finished first after a frantic race at the Nurburgring.
F1 Racing’s driver rankings look familiar…
Posted onI opened up this week’s F1 Racing magazine to discover their rankings of the drivers’ performances so far this year look pretty similar to my own that I posted last week. F1 Racing polled 28 top F1 personalities on their opinions to compile their list, including Martin Brundle, Flavio Briatore, Keke Rosberg, Jody Scheckter, Pat … Continue reading F1 Racing’s driver rankings look familiar…
GP2 Nurburgring sprint: Villa dominates
Posted onJavier Villa dominated the sprint race at the Nurburgring taking a consummate lights-to-flag victory. But the tense battle for second place was fought until the dying stages.
Hamilton set to race at Nurburgring
Posted onLewis Hamilton will race in today’s European Grand Prix. The FIA medical team agreed that he had suffered no major ill effects from his 140mph crash at the Schumacher S yesterday. Hamilton will start the race from tenth on the grid, the first time he has started outside the top four in his rookie season … Continue reading Hamilton set to race at Nurburgring
“Graham Hill Scrapbook 1929-1966” (Philip Porter, 2007)
Posted onI had the fortune to meet the author of this book, Philip Porter, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed a few weeks ago. He explained how this series of books had begun as a means of publishing some of Stirling Moss’s extensive collection of racing mementoes, including his diaries. The Stirling Moss scrapbook is now … Continue reading “Graham Hill Scrapbook 1929-1966” (Philip Porter, 2007)
Photographer wants £1,300 for Senna death photos
Posted onAn Italian photographer is trying to sell 29 unpublished photographs of Ayrton Senna’s fatal accident for £1,300. The pictures appeared on the Italian eBay site for £2,000 (USD $2,760), the seller offering two and a half times as much for an immediate sale. It’s doubtful that these pictures, taken as the medical team arrived on … Continue reading Photographer wants £1,300 for Senna death photos
Bernie Ecclestone linked to Arsenal sale
Posted onBernie Ecclestone has been linked to a potential takeover of Arsenal football club. The 76 year-old was estimated to have a personal wealth of ?âÔÇÜ£2.25bn in the last Sunder Times rich list. He is connected to former Arsenal chairman David Dein who left the club following a dispute in April. He told the BBC: “If … Continue reading Bernie Ecclestone linked to Arsenal sale
GP2 Nurburgring feature: Home win for Glock
Posted onTimo Glock ended his run of poor results and became the first driver this year to win two races with a consummate drive in front of his home crowd. Glock was beaten into the lead by Lucas di Grassi but easily took the lead later in the race and won with a comfortable margin. It … Continue reading GP2 Nurburgring feature: Home win for Glock
European Grand Prix 2007 qualifying: Raikkonen on pole
Posted onQualifying for the European Grand Prix was interrupted by a major crash in the third session when Lewis Hamilton hit the barriers at the Schumacher S. Once action resumed it was Kimi Raikkonen who took pole for Ferrari after a mistake by Fernando Alonso confined him to second. Felipe Massa took sixth and Hamilton fell … Continue reading European Grand Prix 2007 qualifying: Raikkonen on pole
Video: Hamilton uninjured in qualifying crash (updated)
Posted onThe final part of qualifying for the European Grand Prix was stopped by a 150mph crash involving Lewis Hamilton. The Briton hit the barriers hard at the Schumacher S after an apparent failure at the front right of the car, seemingly within the wheel assembly. See below for the video. A wisp of smoke came … Continue reading Video: Hamilton uninjured in qualifying crash (updated)
Video: Alonso, Hamilton and Hakkinen advert
Posted onI’m not a fan of adverts ordinarily – but I make an exception when they’re done really well (and when they don’t interrupt the F1 race). This new Mercedes advert featuring Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and Mika Hakkinen is great fun and sends up the rivalry between Hamilton and Alonso that certain elements of the … Continue reading Video: Alonso, Hamilton and Hakkinen advert
Murray Walker vs James Allen
Posted onBritish F1 fans – will you be tuning in to BBC Radio 5 Live’s qualifying and race broadcasts with Murray Walker this weekend? Or will you be sticking with ITV’s James Allen for the European Grand Prix? I’m in a bind – I’ve always been a huge Murray Walker fan (and was thrilled to interview … Continue reading Murray Walker vs James Allen
F1 in the blogs 36: Why Indy lost F1
Posted onSome of the top posts from the F1 blogs this week, including more analysis of F1 leaving America, the espionage scandal, new gearbox rules, and James Hunt. Check out the links below for some good reading.