Fernando Alonso praised his world championship rival Sebastian Vettel while speaking to journalists in Madrid today.
Month: December 2012 articles archive
500 F1 Fanatic Quiz questions to test your knowledge
F1 Fanatic Quiz
Posted onF1 Fanatic’s Quizzes now include a total of 500 questions on different drivers, teams, races and more. Tackle them all here.
2012 F1 Driver Rankings #5: Nico Hulkenberg
2012 F1 season review
Posted onIn a year characterised by an extremely close field, challenging tyre compounds and several hectic races, Nico Hulkenberg had a quietly impressive season.
Three years, zero points: HRT’s short life in pictures
2012 F1 season review
Posted onA collection of pictures reflecting on HRT’s short-lived Formula One campaign.
New F1 deal for teams may be “unlawful” – Parr
F1 Fanatic round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Parr says F1 deal may be anti-competitive ?óÔé¼?ó Barrichello tipped to leave IndyCar ?óÔé¼?ó Williams defend prioritising Bottas over Senna
FIA publishes new F1 rules for 2013 and 2014
2013 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has finalised the changes to the F1 regulations for the 2013 season and updated its planned rules for 2014.
2012 F1 Driver Rankings part two: 14-6
2012 F1 season review
Posted onThe 2012 driver rankings continue with part two, which take us up to the top five.
Michael Schumacher’s F1 comeback in pictures
2012 F1 season review
Posted onLook back on Michael Schumacher’s three-year F1 comeback with Mercedes in this collection of 66 pictures.
Mercedes’ season goes downhill rapidly after win
2012 F1 season review
Posted onThey won a race, but dropped back in the championship. They signed Hamilton, but lost Schumacher. Was 2012 a success or failure for Mercedes?
HRT ‘in liquidation’, supplier claims
F1 Fanatic round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: HRT ‘in liquidation’ ?óÔé¼?ó Newey expects close field again in 2013 ?óÔé¼?ó “No chance” of Kubica return in near future
2012 F1 Driver Rankings part one: 24-15
2012 F1 season review
Posted onWhich drivers impressed in 2012? The F1 Fanatic driver rankings begin with the bottom ten.
All change at Sauber after strong season
2012 F1 season review
Posted onFour podiums in one season was a considerable improvement for Sauber, who have already confirmed an all-new driver line-up for 2013.
Hamilton: Leaving McLaren “my hardest decision”
F1 Fanatic round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton on leaving McLaren – and joining them ?óÔé¼?ó Why F1 needs a 20th race in 2013 ?óÔé¼?ó F1 helmet design explained
One step forward, one step back for Force India
2012 F1 season review
Posted onForce India increased their points haul in 2012 but in such a competitive season it wasn’t enough to keep them from losing a place in the championship.
Caption Competition 24: Hamilton and Red Bull
Caption Competition
Posted onLewis Hamilton is leaving McLaren for Mercedes next year – but is there another car he’d like to drive? It’s over to you in the latest Caption Competition.
“Significant improvement” needed at Toro Rosso
F1 Fanatic round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Red Bull owner wants Toro Rosso to improve ?óÔé¼?ó Red Bull Ring tipped to take final slot on 2013 calendar ?óÔé¼?ó Webber’s surgery complete
Grosjean ban ‘not just for affecting the championship’
2012 F1 season
Posted onFIA stewards have given rare insight into how penalties, such as Romain Grosjean’s controversial one-race ban, are decided.
Williams fail to get the most out of winning car
2012 F1 season review
Posted onWilliams ended an eight-year wait for a Grand Prix win in 2012 but could have finished much higher in the championship with their FW34.
2012 winners collect their trophies at FIA Gala
2012 F1 season
Posted onFormula One world champions Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull collected their trophies at the FIA Gala yesterday along with several other F1 prize winners.
Parr admits leaving Williams over Ecclestone
F1 Fanatic round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Former Williams chairman explains reason for leaving ?óÔé¼?ó Horner says Red Bull must improve ?óÔé¼?ó Marussia target first test for new car debut