Slick tyres are making their long-awaited return to Formula 1 next year. Drivers and fans have largely welcomed the return of proper racing tyres to F1. The FIA apparently intends to keep the rule requiring teams to use two different compounds per race. But in order to make this more of a challenge Bridgestone plans … Continue reading Bridgestone to widen difference between tyres in 2009 – but how will we know?
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.
Why can’t they show F1 races at BTCC rounds?
Posted onThe British Touring Car Championship has revealed the dates of its 2009 races. In the press release the series organisers explained the decision for releasing the dates of the race weekends before announcing where the races would actually be held: Inevitably our dates are largely driven by the desire to avoid as many F1 races … Continue reading Why can’t they show F1 races at BTCC rounds?
2008 German GP preview: Home drivers
Posted onThe German Grand Prix will have more home drivers competing than any other round of the championship. Five F1 drivers are German – that’s one quarter of the field! But ironically, Germany has only one race this year where two years ago it had two because of the popularity of Michael Schumacher. So which driver … Continue reading 2008 German GP preview: Home drivers
A1 Grand Prix’s new generation could be a rival to Formula 1
Posted onWhen A1 Grand Prix first began in 2005 its organisers played down claims it might be a rival to Formula 1. With substantially less powerful cars and a roster consisting largely of inexperienced drivers, it wasn’t likely to lure viewers away from motor racing’s top flight. But signs are that could be about to change … Continue reading A1 Grand Prix’s new generation could be a rival to Formula 1
A1 Grand Prix tweaks 2008-09 car for sponsors (A1GP)
Posted onA1 Grand Prix has revised the look of its new Ferrari-designed 2008 car to increase the amount of space given over to sponsors. I think they’ve spoiled the lines of the original design a bit. But hey, money talks. A rule was brought into F1 to increase engine cover sizes after the 2002 season if … Continue reading A1 Grand Prix tweaks 2008-09 car for sponsors (A1GP)
ITV4 not showing GP2 live again (GP2)
Posted onI and other racing fans were full of praise for ITV’s expanded motor sports coverage earlier this year as they took over from Eurosport in broadcasting GP2, bringing the F1 feeder category to a potentially much wider audience. It has also expanded its British Touring Car Championship coverage and is showing the FIA GT series … Continue reading ITV4 not showing GP2 live again (GP2)
Which F1 drivers do you like? (Poll)
Posted onTwo weeks ago I asked you to select which F1 teams you like to find out which were the most popular. BMW came out on top, just ahead of Williams, with Toyota in last. You can see the full results of the poll here. Now let’s find out which are the most popular drivers. Cast … Continue reading Which F1 drivers do you like? (Poll)
Donington Park, Silverstone, Brands Hatch and the British Grand Prix
Posted onEarlier this month Bernie Ecclestone announced Donington Park will host the British Grand Prix from 2010 instead of Silverstone. In July 1999 Bernie Ecclestone announced Brands Hatch would host the British Grand Prix from 2002 instead of Silverstone. But that never came to be – the race stayed at Silverstone. So what happened? And can … Continue reading Donington Park, Silverstone, Brands Hatch and the British Grand Prix
F1 championship closer than NASCAR
Posted onFormula 1 often gets compared unfavourably with NASCAR, especially in America where NASCAR is king. Among the various criticisms levelled at F1, some fair and some not, is the charge that Formula 1 is too predictable and the same drivers win all the time. Four years ago, when Michael Schumacher won 12 of the first … Continue reading F1 championship closer than NASCAR
Mathias Ekstrom wins as Audi thrash Mercedes (DTM)
Posted onThere was no repeat of last year’s cynical race-fixing by Audi – the team simply crushed rivals Mercedes at Zandvoort. Mathias Ekstrom led an Audi 1-2-3-4 followed by Timo Scheider, Tom Kristensen and Martin Tomcyk in a processional race.
Renger van der Zande cruises to Zandvoort win
Formula 3
Posted onA disqualification and a start line crash opened the way for Renger van der Zande to score his second victory of 2008. After Nico Hulkenberg was disqualified from the first race van der Zande found himself third on the grid for the second race behind Niall Breen and Robert Wickens. As the race got underway … Continue reading Renger van der Zande cruises to Zandvoort win
Scott Dixon lucks in to Nashville win (Indy Car)
Posted onA pit lane error handed the Ganassi team a lucky one-two at Nashville. Scott Dixon and Dan Wheldon failed to make it into the pits during a late yellow flag period but when rain fell on the track it handed the pair a fortunate one-two. Helio Castroneves took third ahead of Tony Kanaan and Danica … Continue reading Scott Dixon lucks in to Nashville win (Indy Car)
Zandvoort disqualification hits Hulkenberg’s title hopes
Posted onNico Hulkenberg was poised to take the lead in the Formula 3 title race before he was disqualified.
F1 blogs & more: calendar concerns
Posted onA quick round-up of intersting articles and features I’ve found on F1 blogs and other sites recently. Includes retro German backmarkers, problems with next year’s calendar, and gratuitous shots of Dan Gurney getting air at the N?â??rburgirng.
If Giorgio Pantano wins the GP2 championship should he get an F1 drive?
Posted onThe GP2 championship has helped several top F1 drivers get into the championship in the three years it’s been running. Every GP2 champion is currently racing in F1: Nico Rosberg (Williams), Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) and Timo Glock (Toyota). Giorgio Pantano is leading the championship at the half-way point. But this year is his seventh in … Continue reading If Giorgio Pantano wins the GP2 championship should he get an F1 drive?
Goodwood Festival of Speed – Sports cars
Posted onHere are some more pictures from the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed. These are some of the sports car that were driving up the hill including the 2008 Le Mans 24 Hours winning Aston Martin DBR9. Previous Le Mans winner Bentley was also there with the Speed 8 that triumphed in 2003. Other cars featured … Continue reading Goodwood Festival of Speed – Sports cars
Goodwood Festival of Speed – British Touring Car Championship 50th anniversary cars
Posted onHere’s a selection of pictures of some of the cars present at the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed celebrating the 50th anniversary of the British Touring Car Championship.
2008 half-term driver rankings part 3
Posted onThere was plenty of discussion yesterday about how to rank the top three drivers of 2008 so far. Here’s how I rated Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen and Robert Kubica’s performances so far this year. What’s your verdict?
Kazuki Nakajima: the driver debates
Formula 1
Posted onIn the half-term driver rankings I picked Kazuki Nakajima out as the most impressive rookie of the season so far. He has only started 10 grands prix to date but has scored points on four occasions. Could he become the best Japanese driver since Takuma Sato?
2008 half-term driver rankings part 2
Posted onContinuing the driver rankings for the first part of 2008 here is the first part of the top ten. Don’t miss the top three tomorrow – and share your thoughts on the drivers’ performances below.