Lewis Hamilton said the very wet conditions at Jerez today made it difficult to get much useful running done. He told reporters: It was better to be on the beach somewhere. I would have loved to have a dry day, everyone here probably would have. And I like driving in the wet, but it was … Continue reading Hamilton eager for more dry running
Month: February 2010 articles archive
Pictures: Lotus launch the T127 as historic name returns to F1
2010 F1 season
Posted onLotus has officially revealed the car it will return to F1 with in 2010 at a launch ceremony in London. See below for pictures of the Lotus T127 – the first Lotus since 1994. F1 pictures View more F1 pictures
2010 F1 rules published: FIA changes post-race penalties and fuel declarations
Posted onThe FIA has published the updated rules for the 2010 F1 season. F1 teams will no longer declare their starting fuel weights and post-race penalties have been changed meaning drivers could have up to half a minute added to their race time by the stewards.
F1 Fanatic round-up: 12/2/2010
Posted onWhile F1 testing continues in Jerez, Lotus are launching their first F1 car in 16 years today. We’ll have more from today’s two big F1 events later. In the meantime, here’s today’s round-up: Links New management at Magny-Cours (Joe Saward) France’s best chance of getting its Grand Prix back? Ron Dennis honoured at UK motorsport’s … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 12/2/2010
2010 F1 testing live: 12th February
Posted onIt’s all change at the third day of F1 testing in Jerez with Lewis Hamilton, Felipe Massa and several other drivers making their first appearance at the track this year. Join us to follow the test as it happens below.
Button glad to concentrate on setup
Posted onJenson Button says he is more comfortable in the MP4-25 and has started to make progress on improving the setup of the new McLaren. Talking to reporters after his second day in the car at Jerez he said the problems with his driving position he experienced at Valencia had been solved: The cockpit needs to … Continue reading Button glad to concentrate on setup
Drivers report high wear on intermediates
Posted onBridgestone’s new intermediate tyres are proving a challenge for F1 drivers who are reporting high levels of wear on the wet-weather rubber. Nico Hulkenberg said the tyres were wearing out quickly in yesterday’s wet session at Jerez: Even though we were picking up a lot of water on the track they still seemed too soft. … Continue reading Drivers report high wear on intermediates
Hulkenberg happy with Cosworth power
Posted onNico Hulkenberg thinks Williams has benefitted from a boost in power since switching to Cosworth engines. H?lkenberg drove the car with the Toyota engine – thought to be one of the least powerful in F1 last year – in December. It’s good, I’m very positively surprised about it. There’s been no issues with reliability and … Continue reading Hulkenberg happy with Cosworth power
Schumacher doubts strategy advantage
Posted onMichael Schumacher doesn’t think strategy will play as great a role in races in 2010 as it did during the refuelling era. Talking to reporters after testing at Jerez today he said the combination of himself and Ross Brawn has “been very strong” in the past but wasn’t sure it would be as important this … Continue reading Schumacher doubts strategy advantage
Silverstone to use ‘Arena’ track in 2010
Posted onThe 2010 British Grand Prix will take place on Silverstone’s new ‘Arena’ circuit in 2010, the circuit has confirmed, after gaining approval from Formula One Management. The race organisers say the new circuit, built at a cost of £5m, will provide a better experience for fans in 2010. It cuts out the Abbey chicane and … Continue reading Silverstone to use ‘Arena’ track in 2010
Williams supply hybrid tech to Porsche
Posted onWilliams are to provide the hybrid power technology developed for F1 last year for a new Porsche road car. The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid will use technology supply by Williams Hybrid Power. Unlike their rivals, Williams developed a mechanical rather than electrical KERS, but did not run it during a race weekend in 2009. … Continue reading Williams supply hybrid tech to Porsche
F1 Fanatic round-up: 11/2/2010
Posted onDay two in Jerez. Internet connection out here is pretty patchy so I’m afraid the round-ups are going live a bit later than usual. Here’s today’s: Links Senna and Grosjean join the queue at Stefan GP? (Adam Cooper) “Others in the mix include Romain Grosjean, Christian Klien and most interestingly, Bruno Senna. Grosjean apparently has … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 11/2/2010
2010 F1 testing live: 11th February
Posted onIt’s day two of F1 testing at Jerez. Join us as we follow the session below.
Harder tyres for the Australian Grand Prix
Posted onBridgestone will bring tyres one stage harder than those used at last year’s Australian Grand Prix when the teams return to the track this year. F1’s official tyre supplier has revealed the compounds that will be provided for the first three races of 2010: Circuit 2010 tyres 2009 tyres Bahrain Medium / Super Soft Medium … Continue reading Harder tyres for the Australian Grand Prix
Fuel heavy car “like a bus” – Liuzzi
Posted onVitantonio Liuzzi says the ban on refuelling in F1 this year means cars handle “like a bus” when their tanks are full. He drove the the Force India VJM03 for the first time today with both heavy and low fuel loads and said the difference between the two was “like a Lotus Elise and a … Continue reading Fuel heavy car “like a bus” – Liuzzi
Di Resta to do 18 F1 practice sessions
Posted onPictures: Paul di Resta’sForce India test Force India third driver Paul di Resta will drive in all bar one of this year’s first free practice sessions in 2010. He will take the place of team mates Adrian Sutil and Vitantonio Liuzzi in FP1 at alternate events for every race except for the Korean Grand Prix. … Continue reading Di Resta to do 18 F1 practice sessions
FIA confirms teams cannot miss races
Posted onThe FIA has clarified the rules regarding teams missing races, after a series of reports that Campos and US F1 were going to skip the first three rounds of the championship. An FIA statement said: From a sporting and regulatory point of view, each Team that has registered for the Championship is obliged to take … Continue reading FIA confirms teams cannot miss races
Red Bull launch the RB6
2010 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull have revealed their 2010 F1 car, the RB6. Here are the first pictures of the new car.
2010 F1 testing live: 10th February
Posted onI’m at Jerez for the first day of this week’s four-day test session. Join us as we follow the test live which today will include the unveiling of the Red Bull RB6.
F1 Fanatic round-up: 10/2/2010
Posted onToday I’m at Jerez for the first day of the second F1 test. More from me in the F1 testing live post. Here’s today’s round-up: Links Formula One doc revs up (Variety) “Making a definitive film about Formula One racing has eluded most who’ve tried, so perhaps a documentary is the way to go. At … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 10/2/2010