Last year the FIA announced: A mandate has been given to the F1 Sporting Working Group to develop detailed proposals to improve the show. The Working Group will meet in January and make recommendations for the World Motor Sport Council to consider in advance of the 2010 F1 season. We’ve seen a lot of positive … Continue reading The FIA wants to “improve the show”. Here’s how to get it right (and wrong)
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F1 Fanatic round-up: 3/1/10
Posted onYesterday ended with the sad news that a spectator had been killed during the first stage of the Paris-Dakar Rally. Hopefully the rest of the often dangerous event will be completed without any similar accidents. Here’s what’s going on at F1 Fanatic today: Links Ron Dennis: I’ve paid the price for dedicating 30 years to … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 3/1/10
F1 Fanatic round-up: 2/1/10
Posted onA later-than-usual round-up as I’ve spent a lot of the day on the road – I’ll try to be more punctual tomorrow. Links Interview with Tony Fernandes (Autosport) “I think teams compete, but there are many ways that they compete stupidly – trying to kill each other doesn?óÔé¼Ôäót benefit anyone. In many ways it also … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 2/1/10
Name that race: 2009 edition
Posted onThe fiendishly tough F1 season quiz is back. Can you name that race? Tackle the test below…
F1 links: Last ever edition
Posted onWelcome to the final instalment of F1 links. I’m retiring this series to make way for a new daily site round-up which will include some links plus content from the forum and top comments. There’ll be more stuff too but I’m not going to give it all away just yet. However if you’ve not replied … Continue reading F1 links: Last ever edition
Did Michael Schumacher’s Spa stunt set a new low? Nico Rosberg thinks so
Posted onWho does Nico Rosberg blame for poor driving standards in F1? His new team mate: It is Michael Schumacher who started this, like at Spa, when Mika Hakkinen tried to overtake him and he ran him off the track. When the guy behind has made a decision [to pass] and the guy in front then … Continue reading Did Michael Schumacher’s Spa stunt set a new low? Nico Rosberg thinks so
Malaysian washout was 09’s dearest race
Posted onThe organisers of the Malaysian Grand Prix paid the highest fee going to hold an F1 race in 2009 – but they only got half a race for it. The Sepang circuit’s race cost them $45.7m (?é?ú28.56m / ?óÔÇÜ?¼31.75m) to host this year. But the Grand Prix was abandoned after 31 of the scheduled 56 … Continue reading Malaysian washout was 09’s dearest race
Your questions: Most champions in a seasons and Massa’s team mates
Posted onTime for another crop of questions sent to the F1 Fanatic inbox. This week, as Michael Schumacher makes his F1 comeback along three other world champions, what’s the greatest number title-winners to race against each other? See below for the answers to this and more questions.
F1 Fanatic’s highlights of 2009
Posted onI’ve trawled through the F1 Fanatic archive for 2009 and picked out a selection of my favourite articles of the year. Here’s my choice of over 60 exclusive interviews, great guest pieces, memorable arguments and other highlights from the site this year.
Vote for the best pass of 2009
Posted onWho pulled off the best overtaking move of 2009? These top ten choices have been whittled down from dozens of suggestions made by F1 Fanatic readers. If you’re mind’s already made up cast your vote now, or see below for the best arguments in favour of each of them and videos of the passes.
Short odds on Schumacher for 2010 F1 title
Posted onMichael Schumacher only announced his F1 comeback a few minutes ago but already bookmakers are giving him short odds to win the championship next year. Paddy Power and Bet365 already have him at 5/1 to win the championship – much shorter odds than team mate Nico Rosberg, who’s at 10/1. William Hill have Schumacher at … Continue reading Short odds on Schumacher for 2010 F1 title
Is Schumacher right to return? (Poll)
Posted onMichael Schumacher’s surprise return to F1 raises a lot of questions. But the most telling one is this: why would the world’s most successful F1 driver risk his mammoth achievements on a comeback to a sport that has changed much in the three years since he left?
Schumacher-Mercedes deal “imminent”
Posted onMichael Schumacher’sF1 career in pictures Update: Official: Schumacher to make F1 return Michael Schumacher could be about to confirm an astonishing return to F1 in 2010. The BBC claims details of his comeback for Mercedes alongside Nico Rosberg will shortly be made official, although his official spokesperson Sabine Kehm is not confirming them at the … Continue reading Schumacher-Mercedes deal “imminent”
From 8 points for a win to 25: Every F1 scoring system
2010 F1 season
Posted onEvery F1 points system from 1950 to 2010 with all the Formula 1 points rules explained.
What was the best pass of 2009? (Video)
Posted onOvertaking in F1 is a hotly-debated subject – particularly the view that we haven’t seen much of it this year. That isn’t necessarily the case. The video above compiles a selection of the best passes of 2009 – and there were more besides that don’t feature on there. But which driver made the best overtaking … Continue reading What was the best pass of 2009? (Video)
F1 links: Williams chases Icelandic debt
Posted onIceland’s Glitnir ‘owes’ £10m to F1 team Williams (Daily Telegraph) "After the Icelandic banking sector collapsed last year, Glitnir bank was taken over by the Icelandic government and Williams has not received sponsorship payments since." F1 Race of the Noughties (Motor Sport Musings) Dank puts the case for the 2005 Japanese Grand Prix – which … Continue reading F1 links: Williams chases Icelandic debt
Briatore wields harpoon in Bernie’s card
Posted onBernie Ecclestone is not above making a wry joke with his annual Christmas cards and this year is no exception. His cartoon card features the team bosses waving goodbye to Max Mosley. Meanwhile Flavio Briatore – depicted aboard a pirate rowboat – takes aim at his yacht with a harpoon.
?é?ú120K Cruden Hexatech racing simulator is the ultimate gift for an F1 fan
Posted onStill not sure what to buy for the F1 fan in your life? How about a full size professional racing simulator as used by F1 teams? The Cruden Hexatech promises the most convincing racing experience money can buy with realistic G-Force simulation and steering feedback. It comes with software to simulate fast lap shoot-outs, 24-hour … Continue reading ?é?ú120K Cruden Hexatech racing simulator is the ultimate gift for an F1 fan
Montezemolo explains Alonso-Raikkonen switch, denies Santander link (Video)
Posted onAs well as dropping big fat hints about Michael Schumacher moving to Mercedes, Luca di Montezemolo has also responded to claims about his choice of driver line-up for 2010. He denied bring Fernando Alonso on board purely to keep new sponsor Spanish bank Santander happy: The role of Santander? Certainly, they are happy, but it … Continue reading Montezemolo explains Alonso-Raikkonen switch, denies Santander link (Video)
F1 links: Mosley-Briatore row continues
Posted onMax Mosley statement (PDF, Autosport) “By persuading The Guardian to publish sensationalist extract from his Court submissions without any mention of the other side of the story, Britaore succeeded in using that newspaper to distract attention from his key role in one of the worst and most dangerous examples of deliberate cheating in the history … Continue reading F1 links: Mosley-Briatore row continues