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Month: October 2009 articles archive
One To Watch: Jules Bianchi
One To Watch
Posted onJules Bianchi captured the F3 Euroseries on home ground in Dijon today. Now halfway along the ART production line, a future stint in GP2 and thereafter Formula 1 looks increasingly likely for Bianchi.
Kamui Kobayashi to substitute for injured Timo Glock at Toyota in Brazil
Posted onKamui Kobayashi will make his F1 debut in the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos next week for Toyota. The Japanese driver will substitute for Timo Glock who was injured during qualifying at Suzuka one week ago. Glock has discovered his injuries were more serious than first thought. In addition to his badly cut leg the … Continue reading Kamui Kobayashi to substitute for injured Timo Glock at Toyota in Brazil
F1 2009 DVD review available to order
Posted onThe F1 2009 DVD season review is available to order and goes on sale at the end of next month. Always one of the most sought-after products at the end of a season, this year’s review is being produced by 2 Entertain for the second year in a row. There’s no word yet on whether … Continue reading F1 2009 DVD review available to order
Another Donington deadline missed: will Ecclestone give Silverstone its race back?
Posted onDonington Park’s plan to hold the British Grand Prix in 2010 had its doubters from the start, and it looks like they were right all along. Yesterday Donington missed its deadline to confirm it had the funding in place to complete the building work at the track in time for the race – a deadline … Continue reading Another Donington deadline missed: will Ecclestone give Silverstone its race back?
F1 links: Massa’s eye fully healed
Posted onAlthough Felipe Massa has played down the possibility he could make an early return to F1 in the final race of the season, Ferrari have confirmed his injured eye is fully healed, which is great news. First day of FIA’s medical exams for Felipe (Ferrari) "The first outcomes are positive: especially the ophthalmological exam confirmed … Continue reading F1 links: Massa’s eye fully healed
Great team mate title battles
Posted onUnless Sebastian Vettel can ‘do a Kimi’, this year’s battle for the drivers’ championship is between the Brawn drivers. F1 being the way it is, drivers championships often end up being fought between team mates. And while Ross Brawn insists everything will be done to ensure a level playing field between Jenson Button and Rubens … Continue reading Great team mate title battles
F1 links: Raikkonen tipped for Red Bull
Posted onIs there another twist to come in the driver market? A new rumour has linked Raikkonen to Red Bull for 2010, though that scenario would mean Mark Webber being bought out of his contract for next year. Raikkonen to Red Bull in F1 2010 as McLaren talks stall? (Crash) "It is understood that Webber's unwillingness … Continue reading F1 links: Raikkonen tipped for Red Bull
Abu Dhabi F1 track revealed in pictures
Posted onThe FIA has given its official seal of approval to the Yas Island circuit which will host the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – the final F1 race of the year. These first pictures of the completed circuit show some of its unusual details – including the hotel which bridges across the track at one point.
Sebastien Loeb tests GP2 car ahead of possible Abu Dhabi F1 debut (Pictures)
Posted onReigning World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb tested a GP2 car at Jerez in Spain today. The French five-times title winner drove for the DPR team amid rumours he wil drive for Toro Rosso in the F1 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Loeb was slowest of the 25 drivers in action at the circuit today.
Japanese Grand Prix technical review
Posted onF1 Fanatic guest writer John Beamer looks at the changes to the cars at the Japanese Grand Prix. The Japanese Grand Prix saw F1 make its long-awaited return to Suzuka, which demands a fundamentally different style of car to Fuji. Fuji has few high speed corners and in quite twisty, especially in sector three, before … Continue reading Japanese Grand Prix technical review
Robert Kubica joins Renault for 2010 as doubts grow over Qadbak-Sauber entry
Posted onRobert Kubica has been confirmed as the replacement for Fernando Alonso at Renault for 2010. The Polish driver is returning to the company that played a crucial role in his arrival in F1. He won the World Series by Renault championship in 2005. Kubica always seemed likely to leave BMW after it emerged that he … Continue reading Robert Kubica joins Renault for 2010 as doubts grow over Qadbak-Sauber entry
Heikki Kovalainen’s F1 career in video
Posted onF1 Fanatic guest writer Journeyer looks back on the career of McLaren driver Heikki Kovalainen – including that famous victory over Michael Schumacher. As we approach the end of the season, there are doubts over the future of Heikki Kovalainen. It was just two years ago when he scored his first podium here with arguably … Continue reading Heikki Kovalainen’s F1 career in video
Who do you want to be champion? (Poll)
Posted onThere are two races to go and three drivers left in the championship. Jenson Button, Rubens Barrichello and Sebastian Vettel have all won at least two races each but they’ve all made mistakes and they’ve all had bad races. Which of the three do you want to win the drivers’ title? Do any of the … Continue reading Who do you want to be champion? (Poll)
Japanese Grand Prix 2009: The complete F1 Fanatic review
Posted onReview the Japanese Grand Prix in full with F1 Fanatic’s complete race coverage in one place, from practice to the race analysis.
Japanese Grand Prix facts and stats
Posted onSebastian Vettel came within three-thousandths of a second of a perfect race result at Japan. It was the 25th Japanese Grand Prix that counted for the world championship and – happily – the 21st at Suzuka. More facts and stats below.
Japanese Grand Prix: driver reactions
Posted onHere are the key moments of the Japanese Grand Prix as described by the drivers: Starting from tenth on the grid was always going to make for a tough race but my pace was really good in the race and I was very happy with the performance of the car. I was pulling massive amounts … Continue reading Japanese Grand Prix: driver reactions
Red Bull’s pace and Hamilton’s fumble (Japanese Grand Prix analysis)
Posted onA look at the data from the Japanese Grand Prix just how far ahead Red Bull were – and how they should have had a one-two at a track that suited the RB5 perfectly. See below for the analysis in full, including the battle between Jarno Trulli and Lewis Hamilton and how Jenson Button salvaged … Continue reading Red Bull’s pace and Hamilton’s fumble (Japanese Grand Prix analysis)
Japanese Grand Prix fastest laps analysis
Posted onFastest laps by driver Rank Driver Fastest lap Deficit to fastest lap Laps within 1% of personal best 1 Mark Webber 92.569 0 2 2 Sebastian Vettel 92.572 0.003 24 3 Kimi Raikkonen 92.999 0.43 10 4 Jarno Trulli 93.152 0.583 29 5 Jenson Button 93.251 0.682 12 6 Lewis Hamilton 93.259 0.69 28 7 … Continue reading Japanese Grand Prix fastest laps analysis
Felipe Massa granted Ferrari test – could he make a comeback at Abu Dhabi?
Posted onFelipe Massa has been given permission to test a 2008-specification Ferrari using GP2 tyres. The reports in Brazilian press raise hopes he could make a surprise return to F1 before the end of the 2009 season.