How did McLaren get on terms with Red Bull in Istanbul? F1 Fanatic guest writer John Beamer takes a look at the changes to the cars in Istanbul. On the face of it the Turkish Grand Prix should have been an easy one-two for Red Bull. The Milton Keynes-based outfit had almost a second a … Continue reading Technical review: Turkish Grand Prix
2010 Turkish Grand Prix articles archive
Kobayashi: ‘Q3 means more than a point’
Posted onKamui Kobayashi praised his team’s effort in getting both cars to finish for the first time in 2010 last weekend. But he admitted reaching the top ten in qualifying gave him more satisfaction: Definitely qualifying means more to me because it shows my true performance. In a race you can always benefit from somebody else’s … Continue reading Kobayashi: ‘Q3 means more than a point’
A brilliant race in Turkey shows F1 is on the right track (Making F1 better)
Posted onThe Turkish Grand Prix was a fantastic race – and it didn’t need a single drop of rain to liven things up. F1 Fanatic readers rated the Turkish Grand Prix higher than any other dry race weekend since our “Rate the Race” polls began at the start of 2008. After the criticisms of ‘boring F1’ … Continue reading A brilliant race in Turkey shows F1 is on the right track (Making F1 better)
2010 Turkish Grand Prix – the complete F1 Fanatic race weekend review
Posted onFind all the F1 Fanatic Turkish Grand Prix coverage in one place below – from Friday practice to the post-race review and our live comments on every session.
Turkish GP team-by-team: Mercedes
Posted onWith Ferrari struggling, Mercedes were the third-fastest team around Istanbul, though a long way off Red Bull and McLaren. Michael Schumacher Nico Rosberg Qualifying position 5 6 Qualifying time comparison (Q3) 1’26.857 (-0.095) 1’26.952 Race position 4 5 Average race lap 1’32.392 (-0.02) 1’32.412 Laps 58/58 58/58 Pit stops 1 1 You need to upgrade … Continue reading Turkish GP team-by-team: Mercedes
Turkish GP team-by-team: Williams
Posted onA poor weekend for Williams who never looked like troubling the points-scorers. Rubens Barrichello Nico Hulkenberg Qualifying position 15 17 Qualifying time comparison (Q2) 1’28.392 (-0.449) 1’28.841 Race position 14 17 Average race lap 1’33.668 (-0.967) 1’34.635 Laps 57/58 57/58 Pit stops 1 2 You need to upgrade your Flash Player Open lap times interactive … Continue reading Turkish GP team-by-team: Williams
Turkish GP team-by-team: Renault
Posted onA potential double points finish was lost when Vitaly Petrov collided with Fernando Alonso late in the race. But the team showed good pace and Robert Kubica beat both the Ferraris. Robert Kubica Vitaly Petrov Qualifying position 7 9 Qualifying time comparison (Q3) 1’27.039 (-0.391) 1’27.430 Race position 6 15 Average race lap 1’32.421 (-1.718) … Continue reading Turkish GP team-by-team: Renault
Two-stop gamble fails to lift Toro Rosso (Turkish Grand Prix team-by-team)
Posted onUnusually, both Toro Rosso drivers made two pits stops during the Turkish Grand Prix. The gamble almost allowed Jaime Alguersuari to capitalise on the struggling Saubers to claim the final point of the race.
Turkish GP team-by-team: Lotus
Posted onFor the first time this year, neither Lotus was classified. Jarno Trulli Heikki Kovalainen Qualifying position 19 20 Qualifying time comparison (Q1) 1’30.237 (-0.282) 1’30.519 Race position Average race lap 1’36.175 (-0.297) 1’36.472 Laps 32/58 33/58 Pit stops 0 0 You need to upgrade your Flash Player Open lap times interactive chart in new window … Continue reading Turkish GP team-by-team: Lotus
Turkish GP team-by-team: HRT
Posted onBoth cars were hit by fuel system problems during the race. Karun Chandhok Bruno Senna Qualifying position 24 22 Qualifying time comparison (Q1) 1’32.060 (+0.794) 1’31.266 Race position 20 Average race lap 1’37.936 (-0.243) 1’38.179 Laps 52/58 46/58 Pit stops 1 1 You need to upgrade your Flash Player Open lap times interactive chart in … Continue reading Turkish GP team-by-team: HRT
Turkish GP team-by-team: Sauber
Posted onSauber finally achieved their first double finish of 2010 – and scored their first point as well. Pedro de la Rosa Kamui Kobayashi Qualifying position 13 10 Qualifying time comparison (Q2) 1’27.879 (+0.445) 1’27.434 Race position 11 10 Average race lap 1’32.992 (+0.005) 1’32.987 Laps 58/58 58/58 Pit stops 1 1 You need to upgrade … Continue reading Turkish GP team-by-team: Sauber
Turkish GP team-by-team: Virgin
Posted onVirgin did not seem to have an answer for Lotus’s pace at Istanbul – Glock was half a second slower than Jarno Trulli in qualifying. But the race saw a reversal of the teams’ usual fortunes this year as neither Lotus made the finish and Virgin just managed to get both cars to the chequered … Continue reading Turkish GP team-by-team: Virgin
2010 Turkish Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onFerrari didn’t have much to celebrate in their 800th Grand Prix start. Read on for more facts and stats from the Turkish Grand Prix.
Pit stop hiccup fails to stop Hamilton (Turkish Grand Prix analysis)
Posted onLewis Hamilton scored his first win of 2010 in Istanbul – despite falling behind Sebastian Vettel twice during the Turkish Grand Prix. Take a look at the race data in detail with the F1 Fanatic race analysis and interactive charts below.
Turkish Grand Prix fastest laps
Posted onRank Driver Car Fastest lap Deficit to fastest lap 1 Vitaly Petrov Renault 1’29.165 2 Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1’29.195 0.030 3 Jaime Alguersuari Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1’29.535 0.370 4 Robert Kubica Renault 1’29.580 0.415 5 Sebastien Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari 1’29.588 0.423 6 Michael Schumacher Mercedes 1’29.810 0.645 7 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 1’29.895 0.730 8 Adrian … Continue reading Turkish Grand Prix fastest laps
How Vettel and Webber got on a collision course (Turkish GP team-by-team)
Posted onHow did Sebastian Vettel suddenly get close enough to team mate Mark Webber to make the fateful move than destroyed their hopes of a one-two? The interactive chart below shows how Vettel suddenly started lapping quicker than Webber in the minutes before the collision. Rumours claim Red Bull instructed Vettel to turn up his engine … Continue reading How Vettel and Webber got on a collision course (Turkish GP team-by-team)
McLaren take one-two as Red Bull self-destruct
2010 Turkish Grand Prix review
Posted onMcLaren scored a one-two finish in the Turkish Grand Prix with Lewis Hamilton leading home Jenson Button.
Webber takes sole championship lead – points in full after Turkey
Posted onDrivers’ championship Position Driver Points 1 Mark Webber 93 2 Jenson Button 88 3 Lewis Hamilton 84 4 Fernando Alonso 79 5 Sebastian Vettel 78 6 Robert Kubica 67 7 Felipe Massa 67 8 Nico Rosberg 66 9 Michael Schumacher 34 10 Adrian Sutil 22 11 Vitantonio Liuzzi 10 12 Rubens Barrichello 7 13 Vitaly … Continue reading Webber takes sole championship lead – points in full after Turkey
Turkish Grand Prix result
Posted onPos Num Driver Car Laps Gap Difference Grid 1 2 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 58 5 2 1 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 58 2.645 2.645 8 3 6 Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 58 24.285 21.640 1 4 3 Michael Schumacher Mercedes 58 31.110 6.825 7 5 4 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 58 32.266 1.156 6 6 11 Robert … Continue reading Turkish Grand Prix result
Rate the race: Turkey
Posted onWhat did you think of the Turkish Grand Prix? Rate the race and leave a comment below: 1 = ‘Terrible’, 10 = ‘Perfect’