Spyker have confirmed that their test driver Markus Winkelhock will replace Christijan Albers at this weekend’s European Grand Prix. Winkelhock will partner compatriot Adrian Sutil – the pair being among five German drivers on the grid at the Nurburgring. His father Manfred raced in F1 in the 1980s but was killed in a sports car … Continue reading Markus Winkelhock confirmed for Nurburgring
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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.
Honda launches F1 web TV on new site
Posted onHonda have re-launched their F1 website with a video section bringing behind-the-scenes footage of the team to fans. The web TV channel includes a series of special features on the team presented by journalist Alistair Weaver. It also includes a section encouraging F1 fans to upload their own video content.
Protest!
Posted onIs there anyone left in Britain who hasn’t set up a petition on the Downing Street home page? Certainly a few motor sport fans have been on there and set up a few petitions that are worth a look. (Don’t worry if you’re not British, just pretend you’re an ex-patriate). Just don’t expect any of … Continue reading Protest!
European Grand Prix wallpapers
Posted onIt’s the European Grand Prix this weekend and as ever we’ve got a selection of photos from past races available for you to download for your desktop. Enjoy!
No IRL at Michigan next year
Posted onThis year’s IndyCar race at Michigan will be the last at the superspeedway for the foreseeable future. Michigan will hold two NASCAR events next year but failed to find a suitable slot for an IRL race. The IndyCar series expanded its roster of road courses this year while the rival Champ Car World Series moved … Continue reading No IRL at Michigan next year
Your questions: Most win/pole doubles
Posted onDavid Sproston wrote in to ask the following: Who has the highest number of wins from pole position ever? I’m sure it will come as no surprise to David to learn that it’s yet another record held by Michael Schumacher.
Briton Hollings leads Australian F3
Posted onAs the Australian Formula 3 championship passes the half way mark Briton Charlie Hollings has taken the lead of the title race 127 points ahead of Tim Macrow on 121. Leanne Ferrier-Tander is also in the running with 118. Driving a Renault-powered Dallara, Hollings won both rounds at Oran Park in April plus the first … Continue reading Briton Hollings leads Australian F3
2007 drivers’ half-term report – part two
Posted onSo which drivers made my top ten of the year so far? And have I put the obvious choice in the number one spot? Find out below – and use the comments box to tell me how wrong I am…
European Grand Prix 2007 preview & TV times
Posted onThe Nurburgring plays host to the only round of the championship in Germany this year. The absence of Michael Schumacher is largely responsible but, depending who gets the second Spyker seat, there could conceivably be five home drivers on the grid. But the battle for wins is likely to be between the same four drivers … Continue reading European Grand Prix 2007 preview & TV times
Not the German Grand Prix
Posted onIt’s not been officially announced as far as I’m aware, but this weekend’s round is not the German Grand Prix. Although it’s the only F1 race in Germany this year it won’t be called the German Grand Prix because the owners of the Hockenheimring also own the legal rights to the name.
Buy Ferrari stuff
Posted onFerrari are auctioning a selection of authentic components from their Grand Prix cars. And no, it’s not stuff they found at Mike Coughlan’s house. Currently top of the bidding at ?â?ó?óÔé¼?í?é?¼700.09 (that’s ?âÔÇÜ£474.40 / $963.88) is a gear selection barrel from a 1998 Ferrari F300. Also on offer is the bevel gear crown from Michael … Continue reading Buy Ferrari stuff
2007 drivers’ half-term report – part one
Posted onNine races out of 17 completed – it’s time to rate how the drivers are doing. I’ll start off with the bottom half of the field today – don’t miss the top ten tomorrow. And if you don’t agree, well, that’s what the comments box is for! Last year’s list certainly generated some debate…
Debate: Bring back which track?
Posted onThe European Grand Prix is at the Nurburgring this weekend. Sadly not the classic, fearsome Nurburgring Nordschleife – surely top of any F1 fan’s list of tracks they’d like to see return to the F1 calendar. It got me thinking at which old tracks should be put back on the calendar – ignoring the cost … Continue reading Debate: Bring back which track?
BTCC Donington 3: Plato doubles up
Posted onJason Plato took a second win at Donington Park to extend his championship lead over Fabrizio Giovanardi. The Italian now trail the Seat driver by 25 points in the championship.
BTCC Donington 2: Perfect Plato
Posted onJason Plato flattened the opposition in a second wet race at Donington Park, leading home race one winner Gordon Sheddon and Fabrizio Giovanardi. Plato’s fifth win means he has eked out a slightly larger lead in the championship.
BTCC Donington 1: Shedden wins in the wet
Posted onRain-lashed Donington Park had the kind of weather we’re more used to seeing at Knockhill. So it was fitting that Dunfermline native Gordon Shedden triumphed in terrible weather in the first race. Behind him were two drivers with extraordinary tales to tell. Adam Jones finished second in a three year old Seat and Matt Neal … Continue reading BTCC Donington 1: Shedden wins in the wet
IRL Nashville: Two in a row for Dixon
Posted onScott Dixon won his second consecutive race of 2007 – and once again it was championship leader Dario Franchitti who followed him across the line. The rain-delayed race suffered a brief interruption due to further rain but it was a largely incident-free event.
British F3 Brands Hatch 2: Narrow win for Hohenthal
Posted onSebastian Hohenthal took a close win in the second race at Brands Hatch, chased home by Atte Mustonen and Marko Asmer. The podium finishers were covered by one second at the line. Both Asmer and Mustonen made efforts to pass Hohenthal but the Swede kept his cool. Michael Devaney scored the best result of the … Continue reading British F3 Brands Hatch 2: Narrow win for Hohenthal
British F3 Brands Hatch 1: Asmer again
Posted onMarko Asmer’s domination of the 2007 British F3 championship continued with his seventh win in 11 races. He beat Raikkonen-Robertson team mates Stephen Jelley and Jonathan Kennard by over eight seconds – last year’s champions still looking for their first win this year. Asmer now leads Maro Engel by 70 points in the championship.
F3 Euro Mugello 2: Mailleux edges out Grosjean
Posted onFranck Mailleux took his first win the the F3 Euroseries in the second race at Mugello, with race one winner Romain Grosjean battling through to second. A first lap incident eliminated James Jakes, Michael Patrizi, Filip Salaquarda and Basil Shaaban. It also saw Dani Clos jump into the lead and hold off a string of … Continue reading F3 Euro Mugello 2: Mailleux edges out Grosjean