Formula 1 as we know it today could not possibly exist without the Ford Cosworth DFV. How would the likes of McLaren and Williams fared without an affordable, reliable engine unit on which to build the foundations of their success? The DFV appeared in 1967 and variations of it were still being used two decades … Continue reading “The Ford Cosworth DFV” (Andrew Noakes, 2007)
Month: July 2007 articles archive
British GP 2007 qualifying ?â?ó?óÔÇÜ?¼" Hamilton rocks Silverstone
Posted onDid Lewis Hamilton just produce a mega-lap of outrageous bravery? Or was the pole position lap that shook the Silverstone crowd the product of a lightly fuelled McLaren? We won’t know the answers to these questions until tomorrow’s race – but for now Hamilton is the hero at home.
GP2 Silverstone feature – Zuber triumphs
Posted onAndreas Zuber took a confident victory in the feature race at Silverstone despite being pushed all the was by Mike Conway. The front row pair got away cleanly and won the race from Kazuki Nakajima. The Japanese driver was promoted to third after problems struck third placed Timo Glock and fourth placed Adam Carroll. Zuber’s … Continue reading GP2 Silverstone feature – Zuber triumphs
Soapbox: Bring back one-lap qualifying
Posted onWhat should be done with qualifying has been one of F1’s most contentious issues over the past few years.
F1 in the blogs 34: Top F1 vodcast
Posted onFormula One Group aren’t keen on unauthorised F1 video appearing on the internet – but one blog does a brilliant job of shooting their own F1 video material. Check it out in our post of the week – along with more on the Ferrari scandal and how much money F1 drivers earn.
Pictures from the British Grand Prix
Posted onIt’s the British Grand Prix weekend which means I’ve been able to go and take some pictures of my own for a change. Here’s a selection of ten of my favourites so far:
F1 in the news 42: Scandal
Posted onIn the F1 headlines this week – drug testing in F1, a new award for Jack Brabham, and tons more about Lewis Hamilton. Plus, will McLaren be stripped of points in the Ferrari espionage scandal? Bernie Ecclestone has a few thoughts.
The Ben Evans Column: Safety First
Posted onRobert Kubica’s crash in Canada and Ernesto Viso’s horrific shunt at Magny-Cours last weekend highlights the importance of making motor sport as safe as possible. Ben Evans looks at what could be done better. As somebody who regards Tennis as something enjoyed only by extremely boring people, I have hugely enjoyed Wimbledon being rained out … Continue reading The Ben Evans Column: Safety First
Ten of the best… British Grands Prix
Posted onThe British Grand Prix is one of only two races to have held a round of the world championship every year since the series started. So it must have held a few decent races in 57 years? Damn right. Here’s ten of the best:
Have you been to the British GP?
Posted onWe’re looking for Grand Prix fans who’ve been to Grands Prix at Silverstone or Brands Hatch to tell us about their experiences. Related links Share your experiences of being at a Grand Prix at Silverstone Share your experiences of being at a Grand Prix at Brands Hatch British Grand Prix 2007 preview Share your experiences … Continue reading Have you been to the British GP?
British GP preview extra: What else to do
Posted onIf you’re heading off for a full three days at Silverstone make sure you get your money’s worth. There’s a lot more to an F1 weekend than just the Grand Prix. From the best support races to freebies and sneaking into the posh areas – this is your Silverstone action check-list.
1992 British Grand Prix flashback: Mansell-mania greets crushing victory
Posted onWe’ve been promised Lewis-mania for Sunday. Britain’s prodigious F1 star has his homecoming before tens and thousands of enraptured fans. The Silverstone crowd knows how to get behind a heroic home driver – none more so than Nigel Mansell. He held the crowd in the palm of his hand every time he went there after … Continue reading 1992 British Grand Prix flashback: Mansell-mania greets crushing victory
Debate: Should Silverstone allow track invasions?
Posted onSilverstone circuit has hinted that fans might be allowed to come onto the track after the British Grand Prix has finished. The Daily Mail yesterday quoted track operations manager Gary Dearn saying they were, “considering allowing some spectators on to the pit straight at the end.” Track invasions at Silverstone common in the years of … Continue reading Debate: Should Silverstone allow track invasions?
British GP tickets still available
Posted onTickets are still available for the British Grand Prix despite expectation that the Lewis Hamilton effect would make it a sell-out. Silverstone still has tickets available for purchase and there are bargains to be found on eBay too.
Imperfect sporting moments
Posted onHaving picked up on The Daily Telegraph’s 50 Perfect Sporting Moments last week, and suggested a few F1 inclusions, I could hardly ignore today’s 50 Imperfect Sporting Moments. This time just one F1 moment made the list. Any guesses? It was Michael Schumacher taking out Damon Hill in in 1994 championship decide at Adelaide. Once … Continue reading Imperfect sporting moments
Filipe Albuquerue subs for Viso
Posted onFilipe Albuquerque is the latest World Series by Renault driver to try out GP2 machinery. He will step in for the injured Ernesto Viso at Racing Engineering for the Silverstone round this weekend. Viso was injured in a shocking crash at the start of the French round. Albuquerue lies third in the World Series by … Continue reading Filipe Albuquerue subs for Viso
British Grand Prix wallpapers
Posted onIt’s the British Grand Prix this weekend and as ever we’ve got a selection of photos from past races available for you to download for your desktop. Enjoy!
Pictures: Red Bull’s ‘Fans Car’
F1 pictures
Posted onThese are the first pictures of Red Bull’s ‘Faces for Charity’ car – is your faces among the thousands of photographs on their Silverstone F1 car?
British GP Preview extra: Where to watch
Posted onSo you’re off to Silverstone for the race. But where on the 5.1km track will you find the best view? I’ve watched four Grands Prix and loads of other races at Silverstone from every conceivable part of the circuit. So here’s my thoughts on where to watch the race from.
McLaren linked to Ferrari espionage scandal
Posted onTwo further twists in the Nigel Stepney espionage case came today – the most dramatic of which links McLaren employee Mike Coughlan to the scandal. Stepney was officially suspended by the Italian team and it has emerged that McLaren has suspended Coughlan in connection with potentially receiving documents from a Ferrari employee in late April. … Continue reading McLaren linked to Ferrari espionage scandal