Spanky Speed

So what is a great track? Many people say that Hockenheim is boring, but last year we had maybe the best race of the season there. While Spa is an amazing track but often produces some of the most boring […]

And I’m already looking forward to the insanity that is the Nürburgring 24h where they have 230 cars on the 25km track. Renault Clios mixed with GT3 works teams.

And that’s exactly the reason why I have been to multiple motorsport events at the Nürburgring, to the WEC in Spa, to Zandvoort, to DTM events. But would never ever pay 10 times the amount to attend an F1 race.

There is no speed limit on 65% of the Autobahn.

You fail to realize one thing, back then there was not NEARLY as much money on the line than nowadays.
The reason why Vettel is allowed to sit in an F1 car is not only because he is a great driver, it’s mainly […]

Just looked thru the comments to see if anyone would mention Visser!
She is by far the best young female talent in single seaters. I’m pretty sure we’ll see her in GP2 in the coming years.

Says so on the Wikipedia page for Rosso Corsa:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosso_corsa
Unfortunately there is no source given.

Ok, just after posting I read this:
“Since 1996 Ferrari F1 cars are painted in a brighter, almost orange day-glo to adjust for colour balance on television screens. The original Rosso Corsa may appear almost dark […]

Does Ferrari really play with its red colour?
I somehow can’t imagine that. Most likely the exact hue is exactly defined in the corporate identity manual, or not?

Isn’t the sole point of F1 to provide the fastest drivers in the world with the cars that enable them to drive around a track in the shortest time possible?

Technologies relevant to road cars are mostly […]

I guess Glock’s move to BMW is a done deal.
BMW works driver and long time friend of Glock had the following twitter conversation with him:

Dirk Müller: @realTimoGlock Many congrats and welcome in the […]

Hmm, I just had a look at the energy density of Lithium-Ion batteries….
So 64000MJ would equal 90tons of batteries… assuming they can replace 150kg batteries per pit stop, they would need 600 stops. LOL

I have another idea, just try to make the engines more fuel efficient.
How about having a racing series with one simple rule: You get x amount of energy for the race. The one who finishes first is the winner. How […]

How is it a ‘purer form’ if you basically hamper the technological development?
technological developments = money
It has always been those (expensive) developments which set F1 apart from other motor […]

F1 without business = your local amateur motor sport events

That’s exactly what I think. But look what other wannabe experts write here in the comments.

If you believe Maldonado intentionally rammed Perez, I honestly doubt you have any knowledge whatsoever about open wheel racing.
Over-aggressive driving during practice for which he deserved the penalty? Yes. […]

You are just looking at track time?
What about the night the mechanics need between the practice sessions and the Qualifying? Do you suggest we have the Qualifying directly before the race? That will cut deeply […]

I’m happy with 20. There’s more than enough motorsport to accommodate F1 off-weekends!

Exactly. This weekend it’s the Nürburgring 24h and DTM for me. Next weekend it’s already overkill with the Monaco GP, Indy […]

Yesterday I calculated that NASCAR is doing on average 2000km between weekends. Sure that’s a bit less than what F1 does.
Anyhow I thought we concluded that NASCAR can handle their 36 race season because the […]