A strange session at the Hungaroring produced an unlikely pole sitter. Here’s a collection of pictures from qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Alonso very light and Button heavy with fuel (Hungarian Grand Prix fuel loads)
Posted onFernando Alonso used a very light fuel load to take pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Behind him, both the Red Bulls are at least 14kg heavier and Brawn’s Jenson Button has 27kg more than the Renault driver. Here are the fuel loads in full:
Alonso takes surprise pole after horror crash for Massa
2009 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onFelipe Massa’s horrific crash caused a substantial delay to qualifying at the Hungaroring – after which Fernando Alonso claimed his first pole position in almost two years. The result was even more of a surprise as the final moments of qualifying were disrupted by a total failure of the timing systems, meaning even the drivers … Continue reading Alonso takes surprise pole after horror crash for Massa
Hungarian Grand Prix grid (updated)
Posted on1. Fernando Alonso, Renault – 1’21.569 2. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault – 1’21.607 3. Mark Webber, Red Bull-Renault – 1’21.741 4. Lewis Hamilton, McLaren-Mercedes – 1’21.839 5. Nico Rosberg, Williams-Toyota – 1’21.890 6. Heikki Kovalainen, McLaren-Mercedes – 1’22.095 7. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari – 1’22.468 8. Jenson Button, Brawn-Mercedes – 1’22.511 9. Kazuki Nakajima, Williams-Toyota – … Continue reading Hungarian Grand Prix grid (updated)
Felipe Massa crashes after being struck by debris during qualifying
2009 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onFelipe Massa crashed heavily during the second part of qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix after apparently being struck by a piece of debris.
Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying live blog
Posted onReview the Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying live blog below.
Hungarian Grand Prix practice 3 live blog
Posted onReview the Hungarian Grand Prix practice 3 live blog below.
F1 links: New deal for teams imminent
Posted onAs the political ice in F1 continues to thaw, the FIA has now indicated a revised commercial agreement should be signed by the teams within a week. Of course, we’ll have to go through all this again in a year or two’s time when its successor is being negotiated… Concorde Agreement "Subject to the approval … Continue reading F1 links: New deal for teams imminent
Jaime Alguersuari’s first day at the office
Posted onDespite the inevitable rows over him becoming the youngest F1 driver ever, Jaime Alguersuari made his first appearance in an official Formula 1 session today. He’s only the second new driver to arrive in F1 this year – joining his team mate Sebastien Buemi who, with nine Grand Prix starts to his name, looks like … Continue reading Jaime Alguersuari’s first day at the office
Make your Hungarian GP predictions
Posted onWho will be on top at the Hungaroring this weekend? Name your choice for pole position and the poium and join the race to win a selection of F1 prizes…
Hungarian Grand Prix practice 2 live blog
Posted onReview the Hungarian Grand Prix practice 2 live blog below.
Mark Webber’s career in video (Part 2)
Posted onF1 Fanatic guest writer Journeyer concludes his lok at Mark Webber’s F1 career so far. If there’s one thing Mark Webber is known for, it’s fighting through adversity. He had to go through a lot of it to get to the top. Before he could win, he had to face a lot more of it.
Hungarian Grand Prix practice 1 live blog
Posted onReview the Hungarian Grand Prix practice 1 live blog below.
F1 links: Row brews over Alguersuari
Posted onAs the drivers prepare for the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend the newest among their number – Jaime Alguersuari – is at the centre of a dispute over his suitability to race in F1: Vettel defends under-fire Alguersuari Sebastian Vettel: "I heard Mark was not so pleased about the fact that Jaime is driving this weekend. … Continue reading F1 links: Row brews over Alguersuari
Mark Webber’s career in video (Part 1)
Posted onF1 Fanatic guest writer Journeyer revisits Mark Webber’s F1 career to date. If there’s one man heading to the Hungarian Grand Prix on a high, it must be Mark Webber. His first Grand Prix win in Germany puts in a good position for the championship. But to get there, he took a long, hard road. … Continue reading Mark Webber’s career in video (Part 1)
Closed cockpits aren’t a perfect solution – but they may be an improvement
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Posted onThe untimely death of Henry Surtees in a Formula Two race last weekend has re-opened the debate about whether single-seater racing cars should have open cockpits.
F1 links: Teams want input on F1 calendar
Posted onHere’s a round-up of F1 news and other interesting links I’ve found today. If you’ve spotted a hot news story, interesting new website or just something funny from the world of F1, please share your links in the comments below. Calendar talks a priority for F1 teams "When asked if a new Concorde Agreement would … Continue reading F1 links: Teams want input on F1 calendar
Hungarian Grand Prix weather forecast
Posted onThe Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend is expected to be dry and sunny as usual. Since F1 first visited the Hungaroring in 1986 the race has only seen rain on one occasion – when Jenson Button scored his maiden victory three years ago. Friday is expected to be the hottest day this year with temperatures … Continue reading Hungarian Grand Prix weather forecast
Jean Todt vs Ari Vatanen (Poll)
Posted onAfter beating Jean-Marie Balestre in 1991, Max Mosley never had to face an opponent in an FIA election. But his successor will: this October Mosley’s preferred choice Jean Todt will stand against ‘independent candidate’ Ari Vatanen. But which is the right man for the job?
New Abu Dhabi F1 track video
Posted onHere’s a new video preview of the Yas Island circuit which will host this year’s F1 season finale.