New Williams team mates Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenberg have appeared in their 2010 team kit – and it looks like they’ve been practising their moody gazes…
Month: January 2010 articles archive
F1 Fanatic round-up: 25/1/2010
Posted onWe’re finally going to see some proper launch action later today, even if it is only Mercedes pulling back the back the covers on a BGP 001 painted silver and turquoise. Also expected today is an announcement from US F1 confirming Jose Maria Lopez as their first driver and possibly a bit more too. Here’s … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 25/1/2010
Your questions: Lewis Hamilton, F1 tickets and races in the snow
Posted onI’ve had a lot of questions sent in over the couple of weeks. I’ve finally got round to answering some of them covering topics as diverse as F1 tickets, avatars and getting a job in F1:
“The Science of Formula 1 Design” by David Tremayne (Book review)
Posted onWith the launch season almost upon us it was quite timely that I received an updated copy of “The Science of Formula 1 Design” (though not timely enough to help with writing Five problems F1 designers face in 2010 earlier this week). The third edition of David Tremayne’s technical guide to F1 offers a clear … Continue reading “The Science of Formula 1 Design” by David Tremayne (Book review)
F1 Fanatic round-up: 24/1/2010
Posted onA quiet day yesterday though for no obvious reason the discussion sprang back to life on a four year-old article on F1 vs NASCAR. We’ve also had a new idea for a future F1 Fanatic article suggested on Skribit. If you’ve got an idea for a post, or would like to vote on the ideas … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 24/1/2010
Oliver Turvey: Alguersuari’s progress shows I’m ready for F1 (Interview)
Posted onJaime Alguersuari made his F1 debut last year and yesterday got a one-year contract extension with Toro Rosso. Briton Oliver Turvey was Alguersuari’s team mate for the last two seasons in Formula Three and Formula Renault 3.5. This year Turvey is racing in F1 feeder series GP2 – and believes Alguersuari’s progress proves that he … Continue reading Oliver Turvey: Alguersuari’s progress shows I’m ready for F1 (Interview)
F1 Fanatic round-up: 23/1/2010
Posted onFerrari might not have released any lap times for Felipe Massa’s latest test but Random Chimp spotted them experimenting with their rie height during the test. See the Comment of the Day for more. Links Official Merecedes Grand Prix site Mercedes’ F1 site will be live soon, probably to coincide with their livery launch on … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 23/1/2010
Lopez-US F1 announcement on Monday
Posted onReuters reports that Jose Marie Lopez will be confirmed as the first of US F1’s two drivers on Monday. The US F1 team confirmed via its Facebook page that a major announcement is planned for next week. As mentioned here earlier, Lopez hasn’t raced a single seater car since 2006. Lopez was dropped by Renault’s … Continue reading Lopez-US F1 announcement on Monday
Massa racks up laps in Spain (Pictures)
Posted onFelipe Massa covered 400km – around 20 laps more than a Grand Prix distance – at the Circuit de Catalunya today. He was back behind the wheel of the F2008, the car in which he almost won the 2008 championship. The team have not yet released details of his lap times for comparison with
Jaime Alguersuari stays at Toro Rosso
Posted onJaime Alguersuari will remain at Toro Rosso for the 2010 season, the team have confirmed. Team principal Franz Tost said: This season, he will again face a steep learning curve, as all the circuits in the first part of the season will be new to him. Jaime’s appointment also confirms our team’s commitment to bringing … Continue reading Jaime Alguersuari stays at Toro Rosso
Double diffusers ‘banned for 2011’
Posted onF1 will ban double diffusers in 2011 according to Autosport. The controversial diffusers were ruled legal after last year’s Chinese Grand Prix, forcing several teams to re-design their cars. They allowed teams to claw back much of the downforce they had lost because of changes to the rules in 2009. They were also blamed for … Continue reading Double diffusers ‘banned for 2011’
Budget cap architect Purnell leaves FIA
Posted onTony Purnell, who helped devise Max Mosley’s controversial budget cap plan, has left the FIA. Formerly a team principal at Jaguar, Purnell joined the FIA in 2006. Together with fellow technical consultant Peter Wright, Purnell was also involved in introducing 2009’s radical aerodynamic changes designed to aid overtaking. But the budget cap proposal proved more … Continue reading Budget cap architect Purnell leaves FIA
Five problems F1 designers face in 2010
Posted onF1 cars will weigh almost 100kg more at the start of a race this year compared to last. That presents a host of challenges to F1 designers such as brake wear, ride height, weight distribution and tyre wear. Any team which doesn’t get a grip of the problems will find themselves playing catch-up like McLaren … Continue reading Five problems F1 designers face in 2010
F1 Fanatic round-up: 22/1/2010
Posted onFelipe Massa will be testing a Ferrari F2008 at the Circuit de Catalunya today. Ferrari say the official purpose of the test is: “to gain confidence with the Formula 1 car after a long break, due to his accident during the qualifying at the Hungarian GP.” Still you have to wonder if other teams would … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 22/1/2010
Rossi beats 2009 fastest lap at Barcelona
Posted onFerrari have confirmed Valentino Rossi lapped quicker than any of the F1 cars during last year’s race during his test in an F2008 today. He was 0.8s quicker than the best lap set by Rubens Barrichello during the 2009 Grand Prix. But an F1 car with 2008 levels of downforce and running slick tyres (even … Continue reading Rossi beats 2009 fastest lap at Barcelona
Massa joins Rossi at Ferrari Barcelona test (Video and pictures)
Posted onValentino Rossi completed his two-day test for Ferrari at the Circuit de Catalunya today – and was joined by Felipe Massa in the afternoon. Massa arrived at the circuit ahead of his test in the F2008 tomorrow. See below for pictures and footage of Rossi in action.
Williams change tyres in less than three seconds in pre-season practice
Posted onWith refuelling banned we’re going to see some wickedly fast pit stops in 2010. How fast? The Williams crew are already able to swap four tyres in less than three seconds. The fastest four-tyre pit stop recorded in F1 was 3.2 seconds – so who will be first to break that record, and just how … Continue reading Williams change tyres in less than three seconds in pre-season practice
Toyota staff follow Trulli to Lotus
Posted onLotus has confirmed two former Toyota team members have joined their team. Dieter Gass began work for Lotus as deputy technical director early in January. He was previously chief race and test engineer at Toyota. And Gianluca Pisanello, who was Jarno Trulli’s race engineer at Toyota has also moved to Lotus. He will be one … Continue reading Toyota staff follow Trulli to Lotus
F1 Fanatic round-up: 21/1/2010
Posted onToday Valentino Rossi wraps up his Ferrari test and we now know he’ll be followed by Felipe Massa a day later. Here’s the Thursday round-up: Links Donington advisors out of pocket after F1 scheme collapse (Brits on Pole) “Speaking in June, when problems signing off planning documents were finally overcome, ISG chief executive Andrew Hampel … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 21/1/2010
Massa to test F2008 on Friday
Posted onFelipe Massa will join Michael Schumacher by getting some testing done before the season starts. He will get behind the wheel on Friday, taking over the F2008 currently being used by Valentino Rossi at the Circuit de Catalunya. Massa last tested a car on December 16th when he drove an F2007 at Mugello. The drivers … Continue reading Massa to test F2008 on Friday