This time twelve months ago the magazines were full of rumours about a Schumacher-Raikkonen ‘superteam’ at Ferrari. What a pity that never came to pass. Take a look at this and a few other predictions and expectations that were just a little wide of the mark…
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.
Malaysian Grand Prix 2007 preview
Posted onThe Sepang track appeared to be under threat until recent weeks when the Malaysian government confirmed they would do what they can to keep the race there. It’s good thing too because it’s one of Hermann Tilke’s better efforts as a circuit, with fast bends for drama and the vital mix of long, wide straights … Continue reading Malaysian Grand Prix 2007 preview
Champ Car 2007: What’s going on?
Posted onThe Champ Car World Series fires up this weekend but with only days to go there are still seats unfilled and top drivers without teams. The whole series seems to be in upheaval. Not only has the old Lola chassis been dumped for the new Panoz DP01, but practically every team is undergoing major change.
Proposed Singapore F1 street track layout
Posted onThe final configuration of the Singapore F1 track has been revealed since this article was published Click here for a map and guide to the Singapore street circuit and click here for a video simulation lap of the track Singapore’s proposed Grand Prix street circuit includes two bridges and three-quarters of a roundabout. (Click image … Continue reading Proposed Singapore F1 street track layout
Debate: Death TV
Debates and polls
Posted onThe huge growth of internet video sites has made all manner of F1 footage readily available – even if it doesn’t meet with the approval of Formula One Administration.
IRL St Petersburg: Castroneves triumps for Penske
Posted onHelio Castroneves gave his Penske team a much needed shot in the arm with his victory on the streets of St Petersburg, following the Ganassi team’s rout at Homestead last weekend. Castroneves led most of the race much as Dan Wheldon did last week, winning from pole. It means the two drivers have won the … Continue reading IRL St Petersburg: Castroneves triumps for Penske
F1Fanatic launches Maximum Motorsport
Posted onI am delighted to announce the launch of Maximum Motorsport – the brand new site from the F1Fanatic stable. Maximum Motorsport covers a range of motor sports including GP2, A1 Grand Prix, Champ Car, Indy Racing, Formula Three and Touring Cars – and that roster will hopefully expand as the year goes on. Check out … Continue reading F1Fanatic launches Maximum Motorsport
BTCC Brands Hatch #3: Neal wins, Jackson stars
Posted onReigning champion Matt Neal gave the Team Dynamics Honda Civic an astonishing win on its debut weekend – while a fantastic performance by Mat Jackson earned him a place on the podium. Fabrizio Giovanardi was the big winner from the reverse grid lottery as his seventh place was transformed into pole position. But he made … Continue reading BTCC Brands Hatch #3: Neal wins, Jackson stars
BTCC Brands Hatch #2: Double top for Plato
Posted onJason Plato added a second win at Brands Hatch at the Seat driver put the misfortunes of his 2006 campaign firmly behind him. Turkington made a better job of his start in the rear-wheel drive BMW but couldn’t get alongside the Seat into Paddock Hill bend. Matt Neal slotted in third behind them. Plato made … Continue reading BTCC Brands Hatch #2: Double top for Plato
BTCC Brands Hatch #1: First blood to Plato
Posted onJason Plato got his 2007 title assault off to a perfect start by winning the first round at Brands Hatch. He beat pole sitter Colin Turkington away from at the start into a lead he never lost. Just behind him Fabrizio Giovanardi’s Vectra was knocked sideways and two incidents involving each of the MGs brought … Continue reading BTCC Brands Hatch #1: First blood to Plato
“The Grand Prix Saboteurs” (Joe Saward, 2006)
Posted onTruth really is more extraordinary than fiction. If you tried to sell a screenplay about a Grand Prix racing driver who turned into a spy for the British government during World War Two, you might expect to be told that your imagination had run away with you. But that is exactly what became of “W … Continue reading “The Grand Prix Saboteurs” (Joe Saward, 2006)
Bring back live BTCC!
Posted onThe first round of the new British Touring Car Championship gets underway at Brands Hatch today. Not being able to make the trek over to the magnificent Kent circuit I was hoping to catch the action on TV. Last year live coverage of the entire weekend – support races and all – was on the … Continue reading Bring back live BTCC!
F1 in the blogs 23
Posted onMy favourite find in the blogs this week had to be the blogger who went to the Australian Grand Prix and turned into an F1 fan. Plus, Formula 1 Lastest on the F1 calendar, Maurice Hamilton on Jenson Button, and more…
Traction control banned in F1 from 2008
Posted onIs this the best piece of F1 news this year? Traction control will be outlawed in F1 from next season as the FIA and manufacturers have agreed on standard engine control units. This is fantastic news for the sport – it plugs a gigantic hole in F1’s credibility and promises to present a greater challenge … Continue reading Traction control banned in F1 from 2008
F1 in the news 30
Posted onIt’s great to see Clive James writing about F1 again – don’t miss his excellent piece on Lewis Hamilton in the week’s F1 in the News. Also the Turkish Grand Prix gets a Get out of Jail Free card but it looks like the French race is scuppered. Plus, India looks to hold a street … Continue reading F1 in the news 30
Banned: Turbos
Banned!
Posted onF1 turbo engine technology was first dismissed, went through a difficult gestation, and then became ubiquitous – before it was banned.
Debate: Do you collect autographs?
Posted onRumours suggest Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen have upset their respective fan bases by not giving them enough face time. Now, I’m all in favour of drivers spending more time meeting their fans who, after all, have often paid substantial amounts to get to races in the first place. Racers in American series like Champ … Continue reading Debate: Do you collect autographs?
The Ben Evans Column: Lessons from Moto GP
Posted onOver the weekend I found myself watching Bike/Moto GP highlights from the 1980’s, 1990’s and the latest race from Jerez, and I was impressed by just how effectively the brand and the series had been developed. Moto GP has learned some tough lessons over the past decade – and it’s high time F1 took a … Continue reading The Ben Evans Column: Lessons from Moto GP
F1 photograph art on exhibition
Posted onOne of Andreas Gursky’s works recently fetched ?���ܣ1.7m in London – the most expensive photograph ever sold at auction. Among Gursky’s other work is a series of elaborate studies of Formula One, some of which are currently on display to the public. F1 Boxenstopp (a series of four images) is among Gursky’s works currently on … Continue reading F1 photograph art on exhibition
Debate: Should Ferrari use team orders?
Posted onThe use of team orders at Ferrari has been a source of conflict among F1 fans – some defend it, others deny it, many decry it. But with the departure of Michael Schumacher the question of which of its two drivers Ferrari is going to back is less clear cut. Should Ferrari revert to backing … Continue reading Debate: Should Ferrari use team orders?