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    Why F1 needs a feeder series for teams

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    12th August 2010, 10:1726th February 2011, 17:33 | Written by Duncan Stephen

    New drivers can demonstrate their potential in GP2, but Duncan Stephen wants to know where the next generation of F1 teams is going to come from. In the coming weeks the FIA is expected to announce the identity of Formula 1’s 13th team for 2011 – if indeed there is going to be one. This … Continue reading Why F1 needs a feeder series for teams

    Rights and wrongs of the testing ban

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    12th October 2009, 7:0012th October 2009, 0:17 | Written by Duncan Stephen

    F1 Fanantic guest writer and Vee8 author Duncan Stephen looks at the problems the testing ban has caused this year. This year has seen several major changes in F1, but among the biggest has been the ban on in-season testing. As is usually the case with sweeping rule changes, it has brought more than its … Continue reading Rights and wrongs of the testing ban

    Sebastien Bourdais’ troubles show why IndyCar drivers struggle in modern F1

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    3rd August 2009, 7:003rd August 2009, 9:10 | Written by Duncan Stephen

    F1 Fanatic guest writer Duncan Stephen, who writes Vee8, looks at how Indy Car drivers have fallen out of fashion in F1. The departure of Sébastien Bourdais from Toro Rosso brings into focus two trends that have emerged in the driver market. The first is the high turnover of drivers in the Red Bull teams, … Continue reading Sebastien Bourdais’ troubles show why IndyCar drivers struggle in modern F1

    Have the 2009 tyre rules gifted Button the world drivers’ championship?

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    31st May 2009, 14:0031st May 2009, 11:58 | Written by Duncan Stephen

    F1 Fanatic guest writer Doctorvee of F1 blog Vee8 shares an opinion on how the tyre rules are affecting the championship. In a year of big changes to the technical regulations, one of the most controversial talking points has been the decision taken jointly by Bridgestone and the FIA to widen the gap between the … Continue reading Have the 2009 tyre rules gifted Button the world drivers’ championship?

    Unravelling the mayhem in Malaysia

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    7th April 2009, 1:006th April 2009, 23:45 | Written by Duncan Stephen

    F1 Fanatic guest writer Duncan Stephen, who writes Vee8, reflects on the chaotic ending to Malaysian Grand Prix and how it was handled. Before I write about the Malaysian Grand Prix, it is worth reflecting on the issues surrounding the curtailment of the race. I have no particular problem with a race being stopped if … Continue reading Unravelling the mayhem in Malaysia

    CURSE – Complicated way to Undermine Revenue, Safety and the Environment

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    26th March 2009, 7:0025th March 2009, 23:15 | Written by Duncan Stephen

    Doctorvee from Vee8 joins us as a guest writer and begins with a look at the controversial Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems introduced this year. In a year of big changes to F1, perhaps the biggest is the introduction of KERS, the Kinetic Energy Recovery System. But given the way things have developed over the winter, … Continue reading CURSE – Complicated way to Undermine Revenue, Safety and the Environment

    Who will drive for Ferrari next?

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    4th September 2008, 15:0028th August 2008, 0:33 | Written by Duncan Stephen

    Doctorvee writes the F1 blog Vee8, helps moderate the F1 Fanatic Live Blogs and has written many comment for F1 Fanatic. In this guest article he asks whether Ferrari are happy with their current drivers – and who might replace them. I just can’t get over the way this championship has unfolded. Maybe I was … Continue reading Who will drive for Ferrari next?

    Soapbox: Bring back one-lap qualifying

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    7th July 2007, 10:008th July 2007, 22:55 | Written by Duncan Stephen

    Everyone seems to think the qualifying problem has been fixed – but Duncan Stephens of Doctorvee reckons there are still big problems that need fixing. Recently I have begun to wonder if I should bother watching the qualifying sessions. What should be done with qualifying has been one of F1’s most contentious issues over the … Continue reading Soapbox: Bring back one-lap qualifying

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