Robert Donaldson wrote a new post, Mercedes triumph again in their closest title fight yet 4 years, 8 months ago
Since the current engine regulations were introduced in 2014 Mercedes have had things their own way. But in the fourth year of the formula a major overhaul of the aerodynamic rules disrupted their supremacy.
In […]
Robert Donaldson wrote a new post, Rejuvenated Ferrari falter with titles in sight 4 years, 8 months ago
Was Ferrari’s 2017 season a success or a disappointment? It was certainly the most competitive of any team other than Mercedes since the V6 hybrid power unit regulations came into force.
Yet Sebastian Vettel c […]
Robert Donaldson wrote a new post, Power unit problems weren't Red Bull's only weakness in 2017 4 years, 8 months ago
Red Bull won more races in 2017 than last year yet slipped to third place in the constructors’ championship. And it wasn’t a close call either way: they were 150 points behind second-placed Ferrari and around 200 […]
Robert Donaldson wrote a new post, Force India take fourth despite civil war outbreak 4 years, 8 months ago
Force India’s second consecutive fourth place in the constructor’s championship underlines the progress the small customer team from Silverstone has made.
Double points finishes in nine of the first 11 rac […]
Robert Donaldson commented on the post, Williams face crucial driver decision after failing to put up a fight for fourth 4 years, 8 months ago
@phylyp thank you for your kind words and positive feedback!
@keithcollantine maybe you can help answer the question from demercer?
Robert Donaldson wrote a new post, Williams face crucial driver decision after failing to put up a fight for fourth 4 years, 8 months ago
As in 2016 Williams secured fifth place in the constructors’ championship, a position they held for most of the year. By this measure you could argue it was a season in which they held position. But realistically […]
Robert Donaldson wrote a new post, Renault made slow but certain progress in second season 4 years, 8 months ago
Renault’s renewed commitment to Formula One is slowly beginning to benefit the team.
Nico Hulkenberg’s arrival for 2017 was another step in the right direction and he delivered the team’s best performances […]
Robert Donaldson wrote a new post, Sainz departs on a high as Toro Rosso hit reset again 4 years, 8 months ago
Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost tends to shoot from the hip. But the broadside fired at engine supplier Renault during the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend was fiery even by his standards.
It came as […]
Robert Donaldson wrote a new post, Haas hold steady in second season 4 years, 8 months ago
After an impressive debut campaign in 2016, when they finished eighth in the constructors’ championship, Haas might have been expected to have the expected ‘difficult second season’. This especially as the […]
Robert Donaldson commented on the post, Sauber's future is brighter after Alfa Romeo deal 4 years, 8 months ago
Hi Joao,
You’re right about the best team result – will get that updated ASAP!
As for the points, the 2017 total was 5 as you mentioned. The number in brackets (2) is the 2016 total – showing you the […]Robert Donaldson wrote a new post, Third year of Honda pain is one too many for McLaren 4 years, 8 months ago
McLaren’s constructors points tally at the end of their third and, ultimately, final year with Honda tells you everything you need to know about why their union has ended prematurely. A meagre 28 points left t […]
Robert Donaldson wrote a new post, Sauber's future is brighter after Alfa Romeo deal 4 years, 8 months ago
Arguably the most significant development for Sauber in 2017 came after the season had ended.
Following months of speculation, the team confirmed a major new sponsorship and engine branding deal with Alfa […]
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