I’ve been traipsing around Silverstone all day taking hundreds of photographs, in the hope that one or two of them might turn out alright. I snapped Timo Glock’s spin in the first practice session, and got some nice pictures of Mark Webber’s Red Bull when it stopped the second. Here’s some of my photographs from … Continue reading British Grand Prix Friday – my pictures
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Make your British Grand Prix prediction
Posted onCan Jenson Button?óÔé¼Ôäós incredible string of podiums continue at home? Or can one of his championship rivals rob him of a win at the track where he most wants to win? Name the driver you think will claim pole position and the three who?óÔé¼Ôäóll be on the podium at the end of the race for … Continue reading Make your British Grand Prix prediction
British Grand Prix Practice 2 Live Blog
Posted onReview the British Grand Prix second practice live blog below.
British Grand Prix Practice 1 Live Blog
Posted onReview the British Grand Prix first practice live blog below.
F1 to split in two as FOTA teams announce their own world championship
2009 F1 season
Posted onF1 has moved a step closer to splitting in two as the eight FOTA teams have announced they are to form their own racing series.
Your favourite Silverstone memory
Posted onThe British Grand Prix this weekend is set to be the last at Silverstone. I’m going to be doing an interview for BBC Radio 5 for their Sunday programming about the track’s final Grand Prix, and they want to talk about people’s memories of F1 at Silverstone. So, what’s your favourite Silverstone moment? Have you … Continue reading Your favourite Silverstone memory
F1 links: Mosley offers more concessions
Posted onSlowly, signs are emerging that the FIA and FOTA might reach a compromise. The teams have proposed their own version of the budget cap, to which Mosley has replied offering concessions in other areas including, significantly, the rules by which the sport is governed. Might they finally crack a deal? Mosley outlines deal offer to … Continue reading F1 links: Mosley offers more concessions
Saturday with Ferrari
Posted onI’ve had a very exciting offer to spend the Saturday of the British Grand Prix with Ferrari. I’ll be watching the practice and qualifying sessions and having a tour of the paddock and Ferrari garage. And, of course, doing everything I can to grab five minutes with someone from the team… I had a similar … Continue reading Saturday with Ferrari
Going to the British Grand Prix? Read these tips from fans who’ve been…
Posted onWe’ve had hundreds of responses from F1 fans who’ve been to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone and have loads of advice and experience to share. Whether you need to know when to get there, what to take, or where to watch from, we’ve got loads of ideas and tips to help you out:
Jenson Button’s career in video (Part 2)
Posted onF1 Fanatic guest writer Journeyer concludes his look at the career of championship leader Jenson Button. Jenson Button struggled to find some traction for his F1 career at first, being inconsistent in his first few years. But he soon began to show genuine potential, and he made the most of whatever opportunites he had to … Continue reading Jenson Button’s career in video (Part 2)
My 20 years of Formula 1
Posted onTwenty years ago I got bored, turned the TV on and caught my first glimpse of some funny-looking cars blasting around a place called Silverstone. It was the 1989 British Grand Prix which, though not remembered as a classic, was my first taste of Formula 1. Without it, I might well have ended up writing … Continue reading My 20 years of Formula 1
F1 links: FIA publish Ferrari documents
Posted onThe FIA published a vast quantity of material today. Most of it relates to its discussions with Ferrari over whether the Italian team was able to use its technical veto to block the imposition of the budget cap. As I wrote last week: It is worth remembering why Ferrari?óÔé¼Ôäós attempt to use the French courts … Continue reading F1 links: FIA publish Ferrari documents
Why do McLaren blow hot and cold?
Posted onAfter a pole position and a win in his first two British Grands Prix, Lewis Hamilton goes into this year’s race knowing he’ll be lucky to score points. At the sharp end of F1, teams come and teams go. But of late no team has oscillated between being championship-challengers and also-rans with the same unpredictability … Continue reading Why do McLaren blow hot and cold?
F1 leaving Britain would be madness
Posted onIf Donington Park isn’t up to scratch by 2010, there won’t be a British Grand Prix. That’s Bernie Ecclestone’s insistence – and it is complete and utter folly. At a time when F1 spectator figures are taking a hammering, the last thing F1 should be doing is turning its back on one of the best-attended … Continue reading F1 leaving Britain would be madness
Silverstone: Button?óÔé¼Ôäós home, Barrichello?óÔé¼Ôäós track? (British Grand Prix preview)
Posted onRubens Barrichello needs to do something ?óÔé¼ÔÇ£ anything ?óÔé¼ÔÇ£ to stop 2009 turning into a repeat of those six long seasons spent in Michael Schumacher?óÔé¼Ôäós shadow. Seven races into this year?óÔé¼Ôäós championship, Button has won six times and Barrichello?óÔé¼Ôäós points total is barely more than half his British team mate?óÔé¼Ôäós. Button can expect an enthusiastic … Continue reading Silverstone: Button?óÔé¼Ôäós home, Barrichello?óÔé¼Ôäós track? (British Grand Prix preview)
F1 links: FIA responds, FOTA does not
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. ACEA (FIA press release) "The FIA's objective is to enable manufacturers in Formula One to … Continue reading F1 links: FIA responds, FOTA does not
Minibus takes on Coulthard’s F1 car in Peru, loses (Pictures and video)
Posted onDavid Coulthard won’t be competing in his home Grand Prix this race for the first time in 16 years. But he still gets to take F1 cars for a spin every now and then. Yesterday he demonstrated a Red Bull show car in Lima, the capital city of Peru. Here’s some pictures and video from … Continue reading Minibus takes on Coulthard’s F1 car in Peru, loses (Pictures and video)
Button tipped to boost home wins record
Posted onBritain has had more home winners of its Grand Prix than any other country. And with Jenson Button favourite to win again this year, that record could grow even further this weekend.
Join me and other F1 Fanatics at the British GP this weekend (Update)
Posted onFollow F1 Fanatic on Twitter for the latest updates from the British Grand Prix this weekend There’s been a big response to our plans for a Silverstone Meet & Greet on the forum and on Facebook. So far it looks like there could be around 100 of us heading to Silverstone for the Grand Prix … Continue reading Join me and other F1 Fanatics at the British GP this weekend (Update)
F1 links: Teams complain about Donnelly
Posted onThe FIA-FOTA row is still rumbling on with fresh objections from the teams and even murmurings of discontent from one of the putative new outfits which didn’t get a place for 2010. Plus with the British Grand Prix coming up next thoughts are turning to whether there will be an F1 race in Britain at … Continue reading F1 links: Teams complain about Donnelly