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Month: November 2007 articles archive
McLaren’s appeal verdict due on Friday
Posted onThe decision on McLaren’s appeal against the results of the 2007 Brazilian Grand Prix – that could hand the championship from Kimi Raikkonen to Lewis Hamilton – has been postponed until tomorrow. Martin Whitmarsh said of the court hearings: At today’s hearing all parties had the opportunity to present evidence and make arguments based on … Continue reading McLaren’s appeal verdict due on Friday
F1 07 review: Year in debates p3/3
Posted onThe final selection of great debates from the 2007 season is below. Read from a selection of hundreds of comments including thoughts on where Alonso will be next year, whether the best man won the title, and whether scandal ruined the 2007 championship.
F1 07 review: Super Aguri
Posted onSuper Aguri began the season in astonishing form, and although their performance levelled off over the year it remained an extremely encouraging second year for one of Formula 1’s smallest teams. Having picked up some precious points early in the season they were consigned to the back of the midfield by the middle of the … Continue reading F1 07 review: Super Aguri
Poll: Did Michael Schumacher retire too soon?
Posted onMichael Schumacher has topped the testing times for a second consecutive day at the Circuit de Catalunya this week. On the face of it, the seven times champion has lost none of his speed. Was he wrong to retire from F1 last year? This poll is closed. Results were as follows: Yes: 197 (61%) No: … Continue reading Poll: Did Michael Schumacher retire too soon?
Bernie Ecclestone worried FIA will give title to Lewis Hamilton
Posted onOn the day before the FIA Court of Appeal meets in London to hear McLaren’s protest against the result of the Brazilian Grand Prix, Bernie Ecclestone has threatened to quit if Lewis Hamilton is handed the title: I don’t think that the Formula One fans would like a championship to be won because the temperature … Continue reading Bernie Ecclestone worried FIA will give title to Lewis Hamilton
F1 07 review: Honda
Posted onGood news finally came for Honda fans this week as the rumours were confirmed that Ferrari’s technical maestro Ross Brawn would be joining the team. It’s exactly the news the team needed after an appalling season that ranks among the team’s worst.
The Ben Evans Column: The next Lewis Hamilton
Posted onAssessing the environmental impact of the 2007 F1 Championship, it is vital to consider all the trees that were cut down for the reprints of the Lewis Hamilton cash-in books which have subsequently appeared on the shelves. Clearly those chapters lauding his d?â?®but title success have had to be reprinted…
Michael Schumacher fastest on F1 test return
Posted onMichael Schumacher returned to cast his shadow over the rest of the F1 field by topping the time sheets at the end of the first day’s testing in Barcelona. Several 2007 racers were present including Heikki Kovalainen, David Coulthard, Nick Heidfeld, Robert Kubica, Kazuki Nakajima, Jarno Trulli, Sebastian Vettel, Nico Rosberg and Anthony Davidson.
Pictures: First glimpse of Force India F1 team
Posted onSpyker, which becomes Force India F1 Team in 2008, are testing at Barcelona in an interim livery today. Giedo van der Garde (McLaren development driver, Renault Word Series racer) and Roldan Rodriguez (GP2 racer) drove. Hopefully the final car will look totally different, otherwise F1 looks set to lose the distinctive bright orange of Spyker … Continue reading Pictures: First glimpse of Force India F1 team
The Lewis and Anthony Hamilton show
Posted onIs Lewis Hamilton driven by the desire to be the best – or the fear of disappointing his father? Maybe I’m reading too much into it, but there’s a tinge of tragedy in this quote from his autobiography “My Story”, released last week. Read what he had to say about scoring a podium on his … Continue reading The Lewis and Anthony Hamilton show
F1 07 review: Toro Rosso
Posted onThe Team Formerly Known As Minardi had the most successful season in its 23-year history in 2007, scoring eight points.
F1 07 review: The year in debates p2/3
Posted onThe debates have raged all year long on F1 Fanatic. Here’s a few more of my favourites including the raging row over Lewis Hamilton’s controversial restart via the crane at the Nurburgring plus thoughts on street tracks, rookie drivers and ugly F1 cars…
Official: Ross Brawn to join Honda for 2008
Posted onRoss Brawn will join Honda as team principal for 2008 confirming rumours that first surfaced in April. The move comes after Jenson Button threatened he would leave the team if it did not make a substantial improvement over its dismal performance this year, when it scored only six points. Button told the Mail on Sunday: … Continue reading Official: Ross Brawn to join Honda for 2008
F1 07 review: Toyota
Posted onToyota may have ended the 2007 World Constructors’ Championship in sixth place, but it’s tempting to describe them as the worst team in the sport. Having strode into F1 with virtually limitless funding five years ago they have accomplished little and show no promise of improvement in the future. They had yet another middling season … Continue reading F1 07 review: Toyota
Champ Car Mexico: Bourdais goes out on a high
Posted onSebastian Bourdais brought the curtain down on his Champ Car career in typical style – by routing the field at Mexico City. He passed pole sitter Will Power early on as Power struggled to keep pace due to the hand injury he picked up at Surfers’ Paradise.
Sebastien Bourdais ends Champ Car career with victory
Posted onToro Rosso’s new driver for 2008 Sebastien Bourdais drew his career in the American Champ Car series to a close with his 31st win in 73 races. Bourdais had already wrapped up his fourth consecutive championship in five years years in the series. It might not be as competitive a championship as it was in … Continue reading Sebastien Bourdais ends Champ Car career with victory
“My Story” (Hamilton, 2007)
Review
Posted onTwo million pounds. That’s how much HarperCollins are believed to have paid for the rights to the Lewis Hamilton autobiography.
F1 07 review: The worst moments
Posted onIt’s been a season of thrilling highs and gut-wrenching lows. Yesterday I named the most exciting F1 moments in 2007 – here are the occasions that filled me with despair…
F1 07 review: The best moments
Posted onWhat were the highlights of the 2007 season for you? Here are my eight favourite moments of the year – both off and on the track.