F1 Fanatic guest writer Journeyer concludes his look at the history of the Australian Grand Prix. Albert Park in Melbourne is a very different place from Adelaide’s streets. Where Adelaide had long straights and mostly 90-degree turns, Albert Park has more varied corners. But it still provided plenty of action, as we shall see in … Continue reading Australian GP history 1996-2008
Month: March 2009 articles archive
F1 links: Ecclestone on F1 boycott threat
Posted onFlavio Briatore and Ron Dennis issue threat to boycott race …according to Bernie Ecclestone. "Teams To Blame" For North America Absence Bernie Ecclestone: "The teams wanted too much money to race there. That was the problem." Bernie Ecclestone on drivers, deals, dodgy cars . . . and divorce Bernie Ecclestone on Brawn GP: “Can I … Continue reading F1 links: Ecclestone on F1 boycott threat
Red Bull will protest Brawn GP diffuser
Posted onRed Bull have confirmed they will protest against Brawn GP’s BGP001 if it is passed legal to race. The cars will be scrutineered by the Australian Grand Prix stewards in Melbourne on Thursday. Williams and Toyota’s diffuser designs have also been called into question. But Red Bull’s Helmut Marko focused his claim on Brawn’s diffuser … Continue reading Red Bull will protest Brawn GP diffuser
A giant step into the unknown (Australian Grand Prix preview)
Posted onEvery first race of a new F1 season his hard to predict. But this is different. This is a revolution: the most radical new rules in a generation, and testing form which suggests the world champion’s team are nowhere, and the outfit that was sold over the winter could win the race. Is Lewis Hamilton’s … Continue reading A giant step into the unknown (Australian Grand Prix preview)
Australian GP history 1985-1995
Posted onF1 Fanatic guest writer Journeyer looks back on the history of the Australian Grand Prix. It’s back! F1 2009 is about to get under way, and so are we! I’m back for the new season, ready to share with you the history of the sport. Let’s kick things off with the season-opener, the Australian Grand … Continue reading Australian GP history 1985-1995
Are you going to the Australian Grand Prix?
Posted onI’ve already seen in the comments to other articles that several of you are going to be in Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix this weekend. I’m very jealous of all of you! If you’re going to be at Albert Park for this weekend’s F1 race, please leave a comment below and we’ll find out … Continue reading Are you going to the Australian Grand Prix?
F1 links: Lewis Hamilton does the rounds
Posted onHamilton: 'A huge weight has been lifted and I can start to enjoy it' – Motor Racing, Sport – The Independent Lewis Hamilton: "Not so much has really changed, except for the appearance of the car. It looks a lot different, but in general the car feels very much the same. Obviously, you notice the … Continue reading F1 links: Lewis Hamilton does the rounds
FIA to cut licence fees – but by how much?
Posted onThe F1 drivers’ superlicence fee row appeared to end in defeat for the drivers as they agreed to pay the FIA’s higher fee structure – which increased revenue to the FIA five-fold. However the sports governing body has now indicated it will cut the fees in 2010, but not said how much they will come … Continue reading FIA to cut licence fees – but by how much?
F1 2009: Quick pre-season guide
Posted onAfter months of waiting the 2009 F1 season finally gets going this weekend. For those of you just catching up with all the changes for 2009 here’s a quick guide to the teams, the drivers, the tracks, the rules and the technology. Packing in more than 50 separate articles, this is everything you need to … Continue reading F1 2009: Quick pre-season guide
F1 2009 Technology: Rear wings, diffusers – and the inevitable controversy
Posted onAs we head into the first race of 2009 a row is brewing over the diffusers used by Toyota, Williams and Brawn GP. F1 Fanatic guest writer John Beamer takes a look at the diffuser row and offers his thoughts on what’s gone wrong at McLaren. Hands up who finds that rear wing attractive? Uh… … Continue reading F1 2009 Technology: Rear wings, diffusers – and the inevitable controversy
F1 links: Dan Gurney at Riverside
Posted onRiverside International Raceway Legends of Riverside Film Festival and Gala Dan Gurney is attending the show later this week at Riverside, which held one F1 race in 1960. Reflections on Kazuki Nakajima "Kazuki has done rather well in his first year in the game, considering the premature nature of his arrival. An important clue to … Continue reading F1 links: Dan Gurney at Riverside
Australian Grand Prix weather forecast
Posted onNew cars, new rules – there are plenty of unknowns heading into the first race of 2009, but it looks like the weather won’t be one of them. The Australian Grand Prix is expected to see three days of dry weather. Melbourne will experience temperatures in the low 20s (C) each day according to the … Continue reading Australian Grand Prix weather forecast
Audi wins Sebring – will it ever enter F1?
Posted onAudi’s staggering domination of international sports car racing continued this weekend as its new R15 won its first race in the Sebring 12 Hours. Audi has systematically crushed its sports car rivals around the world this decade. The Sebring event has fallen to Audi nine times in the last ten years. They’ve won prestigious Le … Continue reading Audi wins Sebring – will it ever enter F1?
F1 2009: New rules at a glance
Posted onThe 2009 season sees the introduction of the most radical new rules to hit F1 in a generation. Here’s a quick guide to the major changes in the sporting and technical rules, including some potentially significant tweaks which haven’t had much attention.
F1 links: Hamilton on Senna and Schumacher
Posted onBritish F1 ace Lewis Hamilton begins the defence of his crown Lewis Hamilton: “People say, ‘Do you want to do what Michael Schumacher’s done?’ He’s achieved an incredible amount, but I am not here to break Michael’s or Ayrton’s records. I’ve always said since I was a kid that I would love to be an … Continue reading F1 links: Hamilton on Senna and Schumacher
A virtual lap of Albert Park, Melbourne F1 circuit with Google Street View
Posted onAlbert Park circuit in Melbourne mainly uses public roads, and the whole track has been photographed by Google Street View, giving us a ground-level view of the circuit where the 2009 F1 season begins next week. Here’s a corner-by-corner look at the Albert Park Circuit.
Ecclestone hits back at teams over rules
Posted onBernie Ecclestone has hit back at the F1 teams after seeing his plans for a ‘most wins’ based championship system fail: That’s the problem with democracy. These teams couldn’t agree with themselves let alone each other. The simple fact is that because the sporting regs are out the FIA cannot do anything for now, but … Continue reading Ecclestone hits back at teams over rules
F1 links: Hearse takes final lap of Brands
Posted onHearse in lap of honour for motor fan "A motorsport fanatic has passed his final chequered flag in style with a farewell trip around his favourite circuit." Ask The Drivers: Mark Webber Send in your questions for Mark Webber FOTA questions FIA decision "The amendment to the sporting regulations proposed by the World Motorsport Council … Continue reading F1 links: Hearse takes final lap of Brands
‘Most wins’ rule delayed to 2010 after F1 teams spot FIA rules blunder
Posted onThe FIA has delayed the controversial new “most wins” championship system until 2010. The surprise move came shortly after the F1 Teams’ Association pointed (FOTA) out that the last-minute introduction of a new scoring system broke the FIA’s own rules. The 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 system used last year will be retained for 2009.
Australian Grand Prix TV times
Posted onWe’re one week away from the start of the F1 season – the Australian Grand Prix. Here in Britain the BBC’s much-vaunted new F1 coverage will make its debut. Here are the times of their F1 programmes – please share details of coverage in your country below. You can follow all the sessions live on … Continue reading Australian Grand Prix TV times