Almost lost among the news of the many cost cutting changes made by the FIA last week was the news that Renault will be allowed to increase the power of their engine to catch up to the other teams. This raises the prospect of Fernando Alonso being able once again to challenge for wins all … Continue reading 2009: Hamilton vs Alonso Part 2?
Keith Collantine's articles on RaceFans
Lifelong motor sport fan Keith set up RaceFans in 2005 - when it was originally called F1 Fanatic. Having previously worked as a motoring journalist, Keith began running the site full-time in 2010, achieving a long-held ambition to dedicate his full attention to his passion for motor racing.
Five last-minute F1 gift ideas
Posted onUpdate: Find the new F1 Fanatic gift guide for 2012 here: 2012 F1 Fanatic Gift Guide Still need a present for the F1 fan in your life? Here’s five last-minute ideas including the five most popular purchases by F1 Fanatic readers, a brand new model of Lewis Hamilton’s Brazilian Grand Prix McLaren MP4/23, a special … Continue reading Five last-minute F1 gift ideas
Max Mosley’s U-turns for 2009 and 2010
Posted onYou can accuse Max Mosley of many things, but you can’t accuse him of being consistent. The next two years will see at least three reversals of major policy decisions taken by Mosley during his 17-year presidency of the FIA. Why the U-turns? Is Mosley being forced to take decisions he doesn’t agree with? Is … Continue reading Max Mosley’s U-turns for 2009 and 2010
Will a buyer be found for Honda? (Poll)
Posted onAlmost two weeks have passed since Honda made the shock announcement it was selling its F1 team. The deadline for what Honda calls a ‘credible’ buyer to be identified is a little over two weeks away. Will one be found?
F1 links: Williams test team doubts
Posted onWilliams to fire test team? "Several mechanics of the test team declared to f1today.nl that they are already searching for a new job as from January the race team will take over the test sessions." Trulli says he will win a race in 2009 Jarno Trulli: "I can feel it: 2009 will be the year … Continue reading F1 links: Williams test team doubts
Curtains, romance novels, bacon… is there anything NASCAR won’t brand?
Posted onIs there any kind of product you can’t buy with a NASCAR logo on? After a few minutes searching it turns out probably not…
And the F1 Fanatic Pass of 2008 is…
Posted on…Felipe Massa’s double pass on Heikki Kovalainen and Rubens Barrichello. Massa’s move came out on top, narrowly beating efforts from Nick Heidfeld and Lewis Hamilton. Here’s the video of the pass from the Canadian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton loses Sports Personality of the Year Award for a second year
Posted onHe may be the youngest ever Formula 1 world champion but the British public snubbed Lewis Hamilton in the voting for Sports Personality of the Year 2008. Hamilton was beaten by cyclist Chris Hoy, who was supposed to be racing Hamilton in the Race of Champions at Wembley today. That event was cancelled due to … Continue reading Lewis Hamilton loses Sports Personality of the Year Award for a second year
Sebastien Loeb takes third Race of Champions title from David Coulthard
Posted onSebastien Loeb won the Race of Champions for the third time after beating David Coulthard in the final race by less than a third of a second. Loeb beat Coulthard 2-1 in the finals, winning both races in the Race of Champions buggies while Coulthard won in the KTM X-bow.
F1 links: Cost cutting reaction
Posted onNascar’s sponsors hit by sticker shock "Automakers aren’t the only ones pulling out. Longtime sponsors — including Kodak, Texaco and Domino’s Pizza — are abandoning Nascar. Even Craftsman, the Sears brand that has been the title sponsor of the truck series since it started in 1995, is cutting its ties." Honda facing £100 million bill … Continue reading F1 links: Cost cutting reaction
2008 Race of Champions video live now
Posted onHere is the live broadcast of the 2008 Race of Champions via Freecaster.tv. More information on the 2008 RoC here.
FIA’s 2008 Gala review video is heavy on the Hamilton-Senna references
Posted onComparisons between Lewis Hamilton and Ayrton Senna never fail to raise the heckles of Hamilton-haters. But if this video from the FIA’s end-of-season awards ceremony is anything to go by, they’re keen to play up those connections as much as possible:
Will an F1 driver win the RoC 2008?
Posted onTomorrow sees the 21st running of the annual Race of Champions, which takes place at Wembley Stadium. The event pitches drivers from a range of motor racing disciplines against each other. But so far it has never been won by an active or former F1 driver. With Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, Jenson Button and David … Continue reading Will an F1 driver win the RoC 2008?
The cost-cutting plans: development
Posted onPerhaps the most significant aspect of the cost-cutting plan for F1 approved by the World Motor Sports Council today is the restrictions on development. Not only are dramatic changes planned for 2009, but even tighter controls are envisioned for the future to keep costs down. Is it enough to prevent more teams leaving Formula 1? … Continue reading The cost-cutting plans: development
The cost-cutting plans: engines
Posted onAmong the proposals agreed by the FIA and the Formula One Teams’ Association to cut costs are a range of money-saving measures targeted at the engines. The changes include an extension in engine life and severe restrictions in development. Will they achieve the goal of cutting costs while keeping F1 at the technological forefront?
The cost-cutting plans: refuelling ban
Posted onTwo months ago Max Mosley rubbished FOTA’s suggestion that refuelling during F1 races could be banned. Now a refuelling ban is on the cards for 2010. What has brought about the happy change of heart at the FIA?
The cost cutting plans: tyre warmers ban
Posted onOne of the surprising changes to be announced by the FIA and FOTA was the ban on tyre warmers from the beginning of 2010. These were originally going to be banned for 2009, but the change was dropped following objections from drivers. Why are they now slated to be banned again?
Vote for the best pass of 2008 (Video)
Posted onWhat was the best overtaking move of 2008? Your nominations for the best F1 pass are in – watch video of each of them below and vote for your favourite.
Track design competition winners named
Posted onIf the world’s racing circuits disappeared overnight and we needed a fresh set of blueprints to work from, at least we already have a collection of great ideas thanks to the stack of track concepts sent in for the latest F1 Fanatic competition. The winners, who each receive £100 courtesy of the Mind Your Own … Continue reading Track design competition winners named
F1 links: Race of Champions live online
Posted onAutosport.com to broadcast RoC live Watch the Race of Champions live online Donington boss sure of planning permission Simon Gillett, boss of Donington Park: "We're confident we've got planning [permission] in the bag. We are not sitting there having not spoken to the council and not worked with them. We've been through consultation for the … Continue reading F1 links: Race of Champions live online