In the round-up: Alesi becomes Paul Ricard circuit president • Mercedes junior on course for title • F1 tests ‘an off-season thing’ for IndyCar pair
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Classic F1 gallery: 1990 Monaco Grand Prix
F1 history
Posted onThe Monaco Grand Prix was red-flagged after a collision blocked the track on the first lap of the race on this day 30 years ago. Look back on the race in pictures.
Vergne using Jean Alesi tribute helmet in Monaco
F1 pictures
Posted onPictures of Jean-Eric Vergne’s helmet for the Monaco Grand Prix weekend which is based on Jean Alesi’s.
Jean Alesi to race in 2012 Indianapolis 500
IndyCar
Posted onFormer F1 driver Jean Alesi has confirmed he will race in the Indianapolis 500 next year.
Which former Formula 1 driver would make a good permanent steward?
Posted onFollowing the recent spate of dubious penalty decisions involving Sebastien Bourdais, Lewis Hamilton (at Fuji and Spa) and Felipe Massa, many F1 drivers have voiced a desire to see a permanent stewards appointed. Ideally they would like one with relevant, recent Grand Prix experience. So who could fit the bill? Here’s a few potential names.
Has Ferrari stopped Italy producing world champion drivers?
Posted onFormer Minardi team owner Giancarlo Minardi reckons they have: Ferrari paralyses the growth of young drivers by attracting the interest of companies to its championship, but the team is changing direction and, therefore, I hope that it will start to give opportunities for young talent to take part in a few days of testing. Italy … Continue reading Has Ferrari stopped Italy producing world champion drivers?