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The contrast between the headlines in last Monday’s papers and this week’s couldn’t be more stark. Fernando Alonso has gone from being all-but written off to virtually being declared champion by some papers. Michael Schumacher won admirers among even his sternest critics for his measured response to a heartbreaking late retirement. But quite a few … Continue reading Japanese Grand Prix 2006 Media Review

The championship battle just gets closer – in fact it couldn’t be any tighter. Have a look at the highlights from the national newspapers… Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor sport

A once-in-a-decade weekend for Formula One as the most successful driver in the sport today – and of all time – retires. Take a look at how the British press reacted to the retirement of Michael Schumacher. Formula One should get this much coverage every Grand Prix weekend… Tags: f1 / formula one / grand … Continue reading Italian Grand Prix 2006 Media Review

The British newspapers marked the continuation of Michael Schumacher’s title assault – and the resurgence of Jenson Button. Find out more in our media review. Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor sport

Formula One coverage is still being squashed by World Cup and Wimbledon repors. We size up the write ups in our media review. Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor sport

Buried under reams and reams off stuff about the World Cup, and now further obscured from sight by speculation on what the Wimbledon tennis tournament would be like if it ever stopped raining, the post-race Formula One coverage is getting squeezed in all the newspapers. So what did we think of the little there was? … Continue reading Canadian Grand Prix 2006 Media Review

ITV will not be showing the Canadian Grand Prix qualifying session or race live on their only analogue TV channel, ITV1. Qualifying will be live on digital channel ITV4 at 6pm on Saturday. It will be repeated on ITV1 at 00.45am. The race will be live on digital channel ITV2 at 5pm on Sunday. Only … Continue reading ITV1 not showing Canada live

Two papers this morning followed up the British Grand Prix coverage with interviews with the two drivers most likely to make their debuts in F1 next year. The Guardian picked Heikki Kovalainen, Renault’s test driver whom Nico Rosberg narrowly beat to the GP2 title last year. Kovalainen’s conventional racing credentials are strong (2004 World Series … Continue reading The new breed

Formula One is up against the World Cup for national press attention this summer. On the face of it, it is going to have to entertain far better than it did at Silverstone to get a mention. Find out more in our post-race media review. Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor … Continue reading British Grand Prix 2006 Media Review

The Schumacher controversy boiled away but the national press found plenty of other things to write about. Find out what in this weekend’s media review. Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor sport

Two newspapers couldn’t resist the urge to make ‘rain in Spain’ puns – find out which ones and loads more in the post-race media review. Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor sport

Find out what the British press made of the European Grand Prix in our media review.

Slightly later than advertised (technical problems I’m afraid, folks!) here is the media review for the Malaysian Grand Prix. Related links Malaysian Grand Prix media review F1Fanatic Volume 02, Issue 03 Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix

Headline Fisichella home and dry in Malaysia They say “Fernando Alonso, the world champion, left here last night leading this season’s title race after finishing second but he now knows that he has a challenger under his own roof.” We say Too early to put any money on Fisichella just yet. Verdict read article Headline … Continue reading Malaysian Grand Prix Media Review

Headline Champion Alonso off to flyer in Bahrain Page 72-73 of 80, plug on back cover They say “Jenson, don’t you like champagne?” We say Nice synopsis of top ten drivers. Cartoons not their strong point. Verdict Headline Alonso never holds firm in desert duel with Schumacher Page 72 of 84 They say “Just in … Continue reading Bahrain Grand Prix Media Review

F1 enjoyed a much better season in 2005 than in 2004 – but didn’t necessarily receive the press attention it deserved. Ironically, the spotlight shone brightest on the sport when it covered itself in shame at Indianapolis. And ITV’s coverage continued to decline in quality. The United States Grand Prix farce was undoutbedly the meia … Continue reading 2005: Media Review