Nigel Mansell articles

Video: Top 50 F1 Passes – Part V

19th January 2007, 9:0031st March 2009, 20:12 | Written by Keith Collantine

The final ten of the greatest overtaking moves ever. And are any of these ten really all that much better than each other? Not by very much. By its very nature the history of Formula One is littered with exceptional racers doing exceptional things. And although it’s true that, today, aerodynamics, refuelling, team orders and … Continue reading Video: Top 50 F1 Passes – Part V

Video: Top 50 F1 Passes – Part IV

18th January 2007, 9:0022nd June 2008, 11:14 | Written by Keith Collantine

Ten more passes that made us blink is disbelief: including two moves on Alan Jones by Gilles Villeneuve and Michael Schumacher’s greatest overtaking move. The final top ten will be revealed tomorrow – don’t miss it!

Video: Top 50 F1 Passes – Part III

17th January 2007, 9:0010th February 2008, 14:34 | Written by Keith Collantine

FIA President Max Mosley famously said a few years ago that we should think of Formula One as a strategic event – “like a game of chess”, was his analogy. Poppycock. Drivel. Gobbledegook. Balderdash. We watch Formula One to see racing – to watch two drivers wringing every millisecond of performance from their machines, dicing … Continue reading Video: Top 50 F1 Passes – Part III

Video: Top 50 F1 Passes – Part I

15th January 2007, 9:0010th February 2008, 14:34 | Written by Keith Collantine

So, the arrival of aerodynamics killed racing did it? Not a bit of it. F1Fanatic counts down the 50 greatest overtaking moves of the last 30 years, featuring such past pass masters as Gilles Villeneuve, Nigel Mansell, Juan Pablo Montoya and many more. The first ten videos are below – check back over the next … Continue reading Video: Top 50 F1 Passes – Part I

The Old Rumour Mill – January

9th January 2007, 19:3420th May 2007, 21:46 | Written by Keith Collantine

In the first of a new series we take a look back at some of the hottest F1 rumours – that never became true. To kick things off we have the shock dropping of the Monaco Grand Prix, and some typical January scoops on the drivers’ market that didn’t quite work out that way…

Gallery: Donington Grand Prix Collection

8th January 2007, 19:198th January 2007, 19:23 | Written by Keith Collantine

There are 68 days days of grinding, fingernail-chewing tedium until the new Grand Prix season starts. Happily, F1Fanatic can recommend two ways to enliven the tedium. One is to head off to Autosport International at the Birmingham NEC this weekend (see below for ticket information). But also make sure you don’t let the off-season pass … Continue reading Gallery: Donington Grand Prix Collection

Top ten… F1 bombshells

19th December 2006, 21:3712th June 2018, 9:41 | Written by Keith Collantine

What big F1 news story broke one year ago today? Have a guess… It was Fernando Alonso’s shock switch to McLaren for 2007 – a move that caught most, if not all, F1 followers completely unaware. Of course it’s not the first time in F1 history that a shock driver or team move has caught … Continue reading Top ten… F1 bombshells

The Ben Evans Column: Age Concern

13th December 2006, 20:0513th December 2006, 20:05 | Written by Ben Evans

Only time will tell the damage Formula BMW has done to single seater motor sport. With excessive running costs (well in excess of ?��?�?�200,000 for a tilt at the title), questionable driving standards and underpowered cars with way too much grip which teach drivers little in the way of feel. But then again what’s do … Continue reading The Ben Evans Column: Age Concern

F1 in the news

10th November 2006, 17:0025th November 2006, 12:13 | Written by Keith Collantine

In our weekly round-up of F1 headlines today we have Williams’ ironic signing of Kazuki Nakajima, Bernie Ecclestone pushing a shared British and French Grand Prix, and David Coulthard diversifying into TV broadcasting. Read on for more from this week’s news. (All story links external)

F1 2006 Review: Michael Schumacher stats

9th November 2006, 20:5413th December 2009, 18:10 | Written by Keith Collantine

It’s all too easy when writing about Michael Schumacher career to get stuck in a thick sludge of trivia. The plain and simple fact that Schumacher’s career was so long, so successful and spent with such successful teams that he has obliterated much of the record books – in absolute terms at least. Yes, many … Continue reading F1 2006 Review: Michael Schumacher stats

F1 2006 Review: Michael Schumacher?�?�?��?�?��?�s Greatest Hits

7th November 2006, 20:085th May 2007, 11:44 | Written by Keith Collantine

I was fascinated to see both Autosport and F1 Racing carried pieces in their most recent issues on Michael Schumacher’s greatest races. I’m not too proud to not have a go at an idea that has already been covered by two other publications, so here are my ten favourite Schumacher races. To me, they are … Continue reading F1 2006 Review: Michael Schumacher?�?�?��?�?��?�s Greatest Hits

F1 2006 Review: Michael Schumacher retrospective

30th October 2006, 18:0026th October 2010, 20:28 | Written by Keith Collantine

Three fantastic F1 drivers retired in 2006. But there’s no questioning which of them made the greatest impact on the sport. To a generation of fans, F1 is the sport where Michael Schumacher is king. Their view of it will forever come from the perspective that he is the most successful driver of all time. … Continue reading F1 2006 Review: Michael Schumacher retrospective

F1 2006 Review: Farewell to Cosworth

29th October 2006, 13:537th February 2007, 14:26 | Written by Keith Collantine

Michael Schumacher claims to know very little about Formula One history. But if he did, he’d know that arguably an even greater name than his own bowed out of Formula One this year. Cosworth powered 176 race winners in four decades of racing – more than any other engine bar Ferrari, who of course were … Continue reading F1 2006 Review: Farewell to Cosworth

Down to the wire

F1 history

10th October 2006, 22:0621st October 2012, 13:38 | Written by Keith Collantine

The battle for the Formula One drivers’ championship has gone down to the final race. As much as F1 gets slated for being ‘predictable’, this is not as unusual an event as you might think.

“Schumacher: The Life of the New Formula 1 Champion” (Timothy Collings, 1994)

23rd September 2006, 12:003rd August 2007, 16:19 | Written by Keith Collantine

Carrying on our recent theme of Michael Schumacher book reviews, this very early book dates back to the winter of 1994 when the German had just seized his first world championship. This book makes especially interesting reading in the light of everything Schumacher has accomplished in the 12 years since his first World Drivers’ Championship. … Continue reading “Schumacher: The Life of the New Formula 1 Champion” (Timothy Collings, 1994)

F1: It’s nepo-tastic!

16th September 2006, 11:1214th June 2007, 11:16 | Written by Keith Collantine

The trend of Formula One drivers’ sons making their way into the sport is nothing new. World Champions Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve both had celebrated lineages, as did Michael Andretti, although he failed to match the achievements of father Mario by some way. But the trend has taken off in a big way with … Continue reading F1: It’s nepo-tastic!

Trackside: Mansell at GP Masters

19th August 2006, 12:0010th February 2007, 17:34 | Written by Keith Collantine

This week’s Trackside was on Nigel Mansell’s much-vaunted return to Silverstone with Grand Prix Masters. It may have been a disappointment for Mansell and fellow British driver Derek Warwick, but the ex-F1 pilots still gave us a fantastic race. Related links Autotrader.co.uk: Trackside – Hero’s homecoming is damp squib (external) Tags: f1 / formula one … Continue reading Trackside: Mansell at GP Masters

“Inside Formula One” – Nigel Roebuck

18th August 2006, 12:003rd August 2007, 18:05 | Written by Keith Collantine

For many followers of F1, Nigel Roebuck is foremost among journalists of the sport. More than just a writer, he is a fan of the sport whose firm allegiance to it is unwavering, even when its tragedies and controversies have put it to the test. He is most well-known for his close friendship with Gilles … Continue reading “Inside Formula One” – Nigel Roebuck

Trackside: win GP Masters tickets and more

6th August 2006, 16:0824th August 2007, 21:18 | Written by Keith Collantine

This week’s Trackside followed up Paul Tracy and Alex Tagliani’s fist fight in San Jose Champ Cars with a look at some of the most memorable pit lane punch ups. Featuring Nelson Piquet vs. Eliseo Salazar, Nigel Mansell vs. Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher vs. David Coulthard. Plus win Lotus books and tickets to next … Continue reading Trackside: win GP Masters tickets and more

F1 is over for Montoya

11th July 2006, 18:4310th February 2007, 20:25 | Written by Keith Collantine

After the seismic tremor of Juan Pablo Montoya’s decision to move to NASCAR in 2007, comes the aftershock: he will not race in Formula One with immediate effect. His F1 career is over, and his place will be taken by Spaniard Pedro de la Rosa. In retirement he brings to mind a driver he has … Continue reading F1 is over for Montoya

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