European Grand Prixqualifying in pictures Sebastien Buemi was happy with his best qualifying position of the year at Valencia but said he could have qualified in the top ten. The Toro Rosso driver blamed Rubens Barrichello for holding him up on his best lap in Q2: It’s my best qualifying result of the season and … Continue reading Buemi blames Barrichello for missing Q3
Month: June 2010 articles archive
Poor qualifying disappoints Mercedes
Posted onEuropean Grand Prixqualifying in pictures Mercedes suffered their worst performance in qualifying for the second race in a row. Tenth and 13th on the grid in Canada two weeks ago had been their worst to date. But Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher will start tomorrow’s Eureopean Grand Prix from 12th and 15th respectively after both … Continue reading Poor qualifying disappoints Mercedes
Red Bull claim the front row again in Valencia
2010 European Grand Prix
Posted onThe Red Bull duo locked out the front row of the grid for the European Grand Prix with Sebastian Vettel heading Mark Webber. Lewis Hamilton looked able to get between the two RB6s but made a mistake on his final lap and had to settle for third. The two Ferraris line up fourth and fifth … Continue reading Red Bull claim the front row again in Valencia
2010 European Grand Prix grid
Posted onRow 1 1. Sebastian Vettel 1’37.587Red Bull-Renault 2. Mark Webber 1’37.662Red Bull-Renault Row 2 3. Lewis Hamilton 1’37.969McLaren-Mercedes 4. Fernando Alonso 1’38.075Ferrari Row 3 5. Felipe Massa 1’38.127Ferrari 6. Robert Kubica 1’38.137Renault Row 4 7. Jenson Button 1’38.210McLaren-Mercedes 8. Nico Hulkenberg 1’38.428Williams-Cosworth Row 5 9. Rubens Barrichello 1’38.428Williams-Cosworth 10. Vitaly Petrov 1’38.523Renault Row 6 11. … Continue reading 2010 European Grand Prix grid
Vettel heads final practice session
Posted onSebastian Vettel was fastest in third practice at the European Grand Prix. He headed Robert Kubica and Mark Webber after a close final practice session in Valencia. There were some surprising names towards the top of the times sheets with Adrian Sutil setting fourth-fastest time and Rubens Barrichello sixth for Williams.
F1 Fanatic round-up: 26/6/2010
Posted onIt’s Grand Prix Saturday and you know what that means – get your predictions in here before final practice starts! Done that? Good, here’s the round-up: Links When is a street circuit really a street circuit? (The Jakarta Post) ESPN commentator Steve Slater, who also does PR for the Singapore Grand Prix, argues why that … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 26/6/2010
FOTA “studied very little” about rear wing
Posted onFerrari technical director Aldo Costa admitted the Formula One Teams Association’s plan for an adjustable rear wing next year was at an early stage and could be dropped if it is deemed unsuccessful. Speaking in the FIA press conference Costa said: We will have the introduction of the new adjustable rear wing. I have the … Continue reading FOTA “studied very little” about rear wing
Ferrari show good race pace in second practice (FP2 interactive data)
Posted onFerrari appear to have the race pace to back up the one-lap performance they showed in the second practice session in Valancia. Red Bull are close behind but McLaren didn’t exhibit the same performance they had in the first session – in terms of straight-line speed or lap time. Here’s the interactive data for the … Continue reading Ferrari show good race pace in second practice (FP2 interactive data)
Schumacher sorry for Hamilton block
Posted onMichael Schumacher apologised for spoiling Lewis Hamilton’s lap at the end of second practice this morning. Schumacher said: Regarding Lewis, I must apologise as I did not see him and was not informed that he was there. As I was planning my lap at that moment and looking ahead, I was unfortunately in his way. … Continue reading Schumacher sorry for Hamilton block
Alonso fastest on home ground in FP2
Posted onFernando Alonso was the fastest man in second practice at Valencia for the second year in a row. The Ferrari driver led the two Red Bulls, followed by Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton. For the second session in a row the red flags came out. This time they were caused by Felipe Massa, who spun … Continue reading Alonso fastest on home ground in FP2
Who’s going to win in Valencia? Make your predictions now to win F1 prizes
Posted onCan you predict the pole sitter and top five finishers in the European Grand Prix? There’s a stack of prizes on offer for the best predictions this weekend and loads more to be won in our Predictions Championship. Make your predictions now.
McLaren retain straight-line speed advantage (Practice one interactive data)
Posted onAlthough Mercedes were fastest in the first practice session the practice times indicate the W01 is not the fastest car around Valencia this weekend. McLaren have the fastest car through the speed traps but it’s not clear yet how much time Ferrari have found with their exhaust upgrade.
Rosberg leads first practice in Valencia
Posted onNico Rosberg was fastest in the first practice session for the European Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver led the McLaren pair of Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button after a session which was interrupted by a red flag. Reserve drivers Paul di Resta and Christian Klien drove during the session.
F1 Fanatic round-up: 25/6/2010
Posted onThere were some technical changes to the site yesterday, see below for details and do get in touch (by emailling me, using Twitter or leaving a comment) if you’re having trouble accessing F1 Fanatic. Here’s today’s round-up: Links Drivers unimpressed by rear wing plan (Autosport) Adrian Sutil: “It’s again very good for the show. I … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 25/6/2010
F1 fans reject FOTA’s ‘Mario Kart’ wings
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Posted onThe Formula One Teams’ Association’s plan to introduce adjustable rear wings has come in for fierce criticism from fans.
FIA bans US F1 from competing
Posted onThe FIA has banned US F1 from participating in any of its competitions after it failed to appear at the first round of the season in Bahrain. US F1 were also handed a fine of ?óÔÇÜ?¼309,000 (£254,000), which is the same as the entry fee they paid to join the world championship, and ordered to … Continue reading FIA bans US F1 from competing
2010 European GP: The F1 Fanatic Unofficial race programme (Video)
Posted onHave all the important information for this weekend’s European Grand Prix at your fingertips with the F1 Fanatic unofficial race programme including a video lap of the track:
Pirelli to supply four types of slick in 2011
Posted onThe F1 tyre arrangements under Pirelli in 2011 will be similar to those under Bridgestone this year. Pirelli will supply four types of dry weather tyre plus intermediate and wet weather tyres, as Bridgestone currently do. There are no changes expected in the rules under which drivers have a choice of two compounds during a … Continue reading Pirelli to supply four types of slick in 2011
Helmet-cam video lap of Fiorano with Fernando Alonso in the Ferrari F10
Posted onFerrari have published two videos of Fernando Alonso’s shakedown of the updated Ferrari F10 at Fiorano last week. You can watch both the videos below.
All eyes on Ferrari’s bid to catch McLaren and Red Bull (European GP preview)
Posted onThe McLaren-Red Bull fight for supremacy has largely occupied our attention in the last few races. But Ferrari are still in the hunt and are looking to propel themselves to the front with a significant upgrade package this weekend. Will it be enough to help Fernando Alonso score his first win at his other home … Continue reading All eyes on Ferrari’s bid to catch McLaren and Red Bull (European GP preview)