Gary Paffett took a magnificent win at Oschersleben in last year’s Mercedes C-Class.
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WTCC Zandvoort 1: Chevrolet one-two
Posted onChevrolet drivers Alain Menu and Nicola Larini gave the team their first ever one-two in the World Touring Car Championship. The pair led all the way in the third race of the year at Zandvoort. At the start the Chevrolets easily maintained their advantage over Luca Rangoni who moved up to third. A tense, five … Continue reading WTCC Zandvoort 1: Chevrolet one-two
F1 in the blogs special – 50 bloggers on Formula 1
Posted onThe world of Formula 1 blogging is growing all the time. These are the thoughts of fifty different F1 bloggers, including diehard fans, teams, professional journalists, and even one F1 PR person. Covering speculation, humour, history and more – here are the highlights of F1 blogging.
The Ben Evans column – The most exciting motor sport
Posted onSince the racing season started again I have gorged myself on the many fruits of motor sport. A lot of it has been edge-of-the-seat stuff So I’ve compiled my favourite ten must-watch series. Obviously the boundaries are fast and loose, but it’s my column so my rules. For example I’m including both cars and bikes … Continue reading The Ben Evans column – The most exciting motor sport
Does GP2 have too many ex-F1 drivers?
Posted onGiorgio Pantano, Antonio Pizzonia, Timo Glock. All ex-F1 drivers whose first cracks at the sport didn’t go according to plan. Now they are in F1’s semi-official ‘feeder’ series GP2. Indeed two of them – Pantano and Pizzonia – are being paid for their services, which is almost unheard of in this kind of category. But … Continue reading Does GP2 have too many ex-F1 drivers?
NASCAR fans banned
Posted onFollowing the dangerous behaviour of several NASCAR fans at the recent Talladega race, it’s heartening to see that the circuit has banned those responsible from future events. Zero tolerance is the only way to deal with those who would jeopardise driver safety just because they don’t like a result. NASCAR fans arrested after Talladega disgrace … Continue reading NASCAR fans banned
Ross Brawn slates ITV F1 coverage
Posted onThe poor quality of current F1 TV coverage has finally been given regard by an important figure in the F1 community. Ross Brawn, on sabbatical from Ferrari, has watched the first three races of the F1 season on TV from the UK and reckoned: It’s a very frustrating business to watch F1 on British TV. … Continue reading Ross Brawn slates ITV F1 coverage
Debate: Are F1 races too long?
Posted onFlavio Briatore is banging the “let’s spice up the show” drum again: A one hour and 30 minute race is too long because the last 30 minutes is really boring. Maybe one race of 45 minutes and one race of one hour with a reverse grid in the second race like we do in GP2. … Continue reading Debate: Are F1 races too long?
Knockhill axe Jim Clark corner
Posted onThe owners of Scottish racing circuit Knockhill are axing the name ‘Clark’s’ from one of the corners in deference to a sponsor. The corner on the circuit visited by the British Touring Car Championship and other series was named after twice Formula 1 World Champion Jim Clark. It is to be re-titled “Carlube”. Of course … Continue reading Knockhill axe Jim Clark corner
‘GP3’ to take on A1 Grand Prix?
Posted onWas Bernie Ecclestone at last weekend’s A1 Grand Prix finale at Brands Hatch? If so, what was he up to? Rumours persist that Ecclestone wants to run a series using GP2 specification chassis at Asian venues during the Formula 1 off-season. This is, of course, the time of year when A1GP runs its ‘World Cup … Continue reading ‘GP3’ to take on A1 Grand Prix?
Better TV for British F3 & GTs
Posted onGood news for British F3 and British GT fans – Channel 4’s coverage will now be on at 8am rather than 7.30am, so you can sleep in a little bit longer on Sunday mornings. There will also be mid week repeats. Mike Grime of Promoters SRO said: “At a time when British motorsport is finding … Continue reading Better TV for British F3 & GTs
NASCAR fans arrested after Talladega disgrace
Posted onSeveral NASCAR fans were arrested after ugly scenes at Talladega. A group of Dale Earnhardt Jnr fans showered the track with beer cans after the hated Jeff Gordon won the race, surpassing the late Earnhardt Snr’s victory tally. As if that wasn’t bad enough, Gordon had earlier implored the fans to behave – and even … Continue reading NASCAR fans arrested after Talladega disgrace
Trackside: A1 Grand Prix & IRL
Posted onMore on the tense Britain-versus-Germany duel at Brands Hatch, plus Wheldon’s latest triumph in the IRL. And video… Trackside – Britain beats Germany at home (external)
IRL Kansas: Dominant Dan wins again
Posted onThe Chip Ganassi team’s form is ominous for their rivals ahead of next month’s Indianapolis 500. Dan Wheldon dominated the Kansas 300 and Scott Dixon would surely have made it a Ganassi one-two but for a careless pit lane infraction. Hacing started fourth Wheldon immediately made his way to the front. He sliced past both … Continue reading IRL Kansas: Dominant Dan wins again
BTCC Behind the scenes
Posted onOver the weekend I had the chance to work in the Seat BTCC team garage with Jason Plato’s mechanics at Rockingham. I’m happy to say I didn’t break anything (Darren Turner’s car failure while on pole for race one was nothing to do with me). The Seat guys gave me an unprecedented chance to witness … Continue reading BTCC Behind the scenes
Debate: Can Lewis Hamilton be world champion?
Posted on1. Fernando Alonso, 22pts, 1 win, 1 second, 1 fifth 2. Kimi Raikkonen, 22 pts, 1 win, 2 thirds 3. Lewis Hamilton, 22 pts, 2 seconds, 1 third Lewis Hamilton has finished all three of his first Grands Prix on the podium. An earlier switch onto hard tyres at Bahrain could quite conceivably have seen … Continue reading Debate: Can Lewis Hamilton be world champion?
Champ Car Long Beach: Bourdais cruises to win
Posted onThree-time Champ Car champion Sebastien Bourdais was in imperious form at Long Beach, as if his nightmare race at Las Vegas had never even happened. He streaked away from the opposition at up to a second per lap and only a late safety car period that slashed his 20s advantage threatened to spoil his day.
Tracy out, Servia in at Long Beach
Posted onPaul Tracy has been sidelined by a back injury incurred in practice for the Champ Car Grand Prix of Long Beach. Tracy crashed at turn one, cracking a vertebrae in his back, and could be out for the rest of the season. Spaniard Oriol Servia has been drafted into the car to make up the … Continue reading Tracy out, Servia in at Long Beach
GP2 Bahrain 2: First win for Lapierre
Posted onNicolas Lapierre finally took his first GP2 win in his third year in the series. Timo Glock finished second, as he did in the first race, while first round winner Luca Filippi completed the podium. Borja Garcia could only manage fourth having started on pole. But Briton Mike Conway evoked memories of Lewis Hamilton’s performance … Continue reading GP2 Bahrain 2: First win for Lapierre
“Mario Andretti World Champion” (Nigel Roebuck, 1979)
Posted onRegular readers of Nigel Roebuck’s “Fifth Column” in Autosport will know he has a couple of all-time favourite drivers. If Mario Andretti isn’t number one, he’s surely a close second to Gilles Villeneuve. But a professional closeness and admiration for someone can be a mixed blessing when it comes to writing a biography of them. … Continue reading “Mario Andretti World Champion” (Nigel Roebuck, 1979)