Behind the Ferrari-versus-McLaren-and-maybe-BMW battle for the constructors’ championship is an even closer battle for fourth place in the F1 teams’ title race. Toyota, Red Bull and Renault have been the closest contenders for the honours this year, with Williams falling back and Toro Rosso making a late surge. Which of these five will claim ‘best … Continue reading Who will be fourth-placed team? (Poll)
Debates and Polls articles archive
Debates and Polls
Would you boo at an F1 race? (Video)
Posted onLewis Hamilton got an unsurprisingly hostile welcome from sections of the crowd at Valencia during last weekend’s European Grand Prix. (However there have been no reports of any repeat of the racist taunting directed at him in Spain earlier this year). Hamilton’s not the first driver to have been the target of a hostile crowd … Continue reading Would you boo at an F1 race? (Video)
Rate the race: 2008 European Grand Prix
Posted onLucas di Grassi: Is he F1 material?
Posted onI keep a close eye on the GP2 championship as it is clearly the best series for spotting future F1 drivers. Plus, it’s very entertaining racing. Last season’s champion Timo Glock has already made an impact on F1 but the man he beat to the title, Lucas di Grassi, didn’t make much of an impression … Continue reading Lucas di Grassi: Is he F1 material?
Should Ferrari, McLaren or BMW throw their efforts behind one driver?
Posted onMathematically the drivers’ championship could still be won by anyone. Realistically, it’s likely to go to a Ferrari or McLaren driver, or just maybe one of the BMW duo. At present all three teams are operating equal status policies for their drivers. But as we saw at the end of last season the earlier a … Continue reading Should Ferrari, McLaren or BMW throw their efforts behind one driver?
Nelson Piquet Jnr: the driver debates
Posted onWe had a lot to discuss about Nelson Piquet Jnr last week when a lucky safety car call gave him the opportunity to transform what had been a dismal season in a single race. So how has that second place changed our view of a driver who had been struggling in the first part of … Continue reading Nelson Piquet Jnr: the driver debates
Adjustable wings – a change too far?
Posted onThe 2009 F1 rules are a source of great interest with several radical changes aimed at improving overtaking. Along with bring back slick tyres and reducing wing sizes, teams are expected to be allowed to use adjustable wings. I’m not a fan of the idea. What do you think of it? Cast your vote below…
Fernando Alonso: the driver debates
Posted onFor years F1 fans asked this question: “Who will finally beat Michael Schumacher?” Finally the answer came: Fernando Alonso. The 2006 season was unquestionably the high point of Fernando Alonso’s career. With a car that, on balance, no more than matched Schumacher’s Ferrari over the year, he beat the seven-times champion at his own game. … Continue reading Fernando Alonso: the driver debates
Monaco Grand Prix top race so far
Posted onHalfway through the season it’s probably not a surprise to learn the Monaco and British Grands Prix have been the most popular races so far. The two action-packed races have been voted the most popular so far on this site. Here’s the results in full:
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)
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?
Should F1 teams test before racing?
Posted onFor the second race weekend in a row F1 teams are testing at the circuit where they will next be competing. Three days of testing conclude at the Hockenheimring today ahead of the German Grand Prix a week on Sunday. But does testing on race tracks so close to a race weekend risk making the … Continue reading Should F1 teams test before racing?
Tied at the top: Who will be champion?
Posted onIt’s a three-way tie at the top of the F1 championship as the season passes its halfway point. So which of the three drivers leading the F1 title race – Lewis Hamilton, Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen – will be leading come the season’s end? Or will it be Robert Kubica, currently only two points … Continue reading Tied at the top: Who will be champion?
Poll: Which F1 teams do you like?
Posted onYesterday a discussion about McLaren turned onto the question of which F1 teams are the most popular. So here’s a quick poll to find out. Which teams do you like? Vote below…
Do you use earplugs at F1 races?
Posted onJudging by the number of entries to the Kangaroo TV competition last week plenty of you are heading to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix this weekend. So where do you all stand on the controversial question of earplugs? Are they an essential part of an F1 weekend, or do they ruin the exhilarating blast … Continue reading Do you use earplugs at F1 races?
Poll: Should drivers keep their numbers?
Posted on27. 46. 5. Some numbers are instantly recognisable to motor racing fans being linked with one driver – whether it’s Gilles Villeneuve, Valentino Rossi, Nigel Mansell, or someone else. At present F1 drivers either get the number 1 if they won the world champioship, or else have to take a number based on their team’s … Continue reading Poll: Should drivers keep their numbers?
David Coulthard: the driver debates
Posted onRed Bull’s David Coulthard is the second most experienced driver on the grid – and is famously defiant when asked if he might retire soon. But after four seasons at Red Bull his place in the team looks under threat from the promising Sebastian Vettel. Should Coulthard keep his place in the team?
Timo Glock: The driver debates
Posted onThis week’s driver debate looks at Timo Glock, Toyota’s junior driver whose 11 Grand Prix starts is dwarfed by team mate Jarno Trulli’s 188. Glock led home Trulli on Sunday at Montreal, a track he seems to have an affinity with. But, perhaps unsurprisingly, Trulli has been the better driver for most of the year … Continue reading Timo Glock: The driver debates
Debate: Can Robert Kubica win the title?
Posted onRobert Kubica’s leading the championship now but could he still be on top come the end of the season? Although he scored his maiden victory for the ever-improving BMW team yesterday it’s still hard to see Kubica as a likely champion. Which would make it all the more remarkable if it did happen.