Here’s an amusing video of Nico Rosberg tracing a lap of Spa-Francorchamps while blindfolded. He reckons Eau Rouge is definitely still flat-out, though presumably he won’t be tackling it with his eyes covered: Eau Rouge… unfortunately nowadays isn’t that difficult any more. Because of all the downforce on the car, it’s become quite easy to … Continue reading Rosberg knows Spa blindfolded (almost)
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Are you going to the Belgian GP?
Posted onOver on the ‘fans guides’ section of the website one circuit is getting far more comments than any other. At the time of writing there are well over 500 comments from people who have been to, or are going to, Spa-Francorchamps. So just how many F1 Fanatic readers are heading out to the circuit this … Continue reading Are you going to the Belgian GP?
Red Bull aiming to strike back at Spa (Belgian Grand Prix preview)
Posted onRacing on Valencia’s uninteresting point-and-squirt street circuit one weekend, and the majestic sweeps and crests of Spa-Francorchamps the next, is swapping the ridiculous for the sublime. Many driver name Spa as their favourite because it allows them to explore the limits of their machines and themselves. With the possibility of rain thrown into the mix, … Continue reading Red Bull aiming to strike back at Spa (Belgian Grand Prix preview)
Belgian Grand Prix TV times
Posted onHere are the times for the BBC?óÔé¼Ôäós F1 coverage of this weekend?óÔé¼Ôäós Belgian Grand Prix: Friday 28 August First practice live: 09:00-10:30 – BBC Red Button and online Second practice live: 13:00-14:30 – BBC Red Button and online Saturday 29 August Third practice live: 10:00-11:00 – BBC Red Button and online Qualifying live: 12:10-14:10 – … Continue reading Belgian Grand Prix TV times
Belgian Grand Prix weather forecast
Posted onDuring the BBC’s coverage of the European Grand Prix there were some comments made that this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix will be hit by rain. The track certainly has a reputation for it, but the forecast for the Ardennes region this weekend is typically uncertain. Some sites insist rain will fall on Friday, and Saturday … Continue reading Belgian Grand Prix weather forecast
F1 Fanatic’s best arguments of 2008
Posted onLast month Alan said he had enjoyed the “quality arguing” on F1 Fanatic this year. So have I, and I thought it would be a good idea to end the year by looking back at some of our best quality arguments…