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Valencia gets a lick of paint and turn names

22nd June 2010, 23:5323rd June 2010, 10:02 | Written by Keith Collantine

The promoters of the European Grand Prix at Valencia have reacted to criticism of the track’s appearance by painting parts of it green. They hope this will make it easier for television viewers to distinguish between the 25 corners on the 5.4km track. According to promoter Valmor Sports: Valencia Street Circuit this year has a … Continue reading Valencia gets a lick of paint and turn names

Special logo for Lotus’s 500th race

22nd June 2010, 17:1322nd June 2010, 17:21 | Written by Keith Collantine

Lotus will race with special logos on their car marking the team’s 500th Grand Prix start this weekend. Clive Chapman, son of team founder Colin, will be present at the European Grand Prix as part of the celebrations. It will be the ninth start for the current generation of the team, adding to the 491 … Continue reading Special logo for Lotus’s 500th race

Ferrari bringing new exhausts to Valencia

22nd June 2010, 10:3422nd June 2010, 11:08 | Written by Keith Collantine

Ferrari will debut a new exhaust configuration in the European Grand Prix this weekend. It is likely the layout is influenced by Red Bull’s exhaust-driven diffuser configuration, which is credited with helping the RB6 achieve high levels of downforce. According to Ferrari: The most significant feature is a new configuration for the exhaust system, aimed … Continue reading Ferrari bringing new exhausts to Valencia

“Not the most interesting circuit” – what the drivers say about Valencia

22nd June 2010, 9:5922nd June 2010, 9:59 | Written by Keith Collantine

The Valencia Street Circuit has given us two forgettable races so far and as a result the track is not particularly well-liked. But what do the drivers think of it? Read on to find out.

Sauber aim to bounce back in Valencia

18th June 2010, 11:4518th June 2010, 11:46 | Written by Keith Collantine

Sauber hope to perform better in the European Grand Prix than they did in Montreal. They failed to get either car to the finish in Canada, two weeks after finishing tenth and 11th in Turkey. Technical director James Key said: We have a new aero upgrade for the European Grand Prix, which should make the … Continue reading Sauber aim to bounce back in Valencia

Barrichello’s win and Badoer’s struggle examined (European Grand Prix analysis)

24th August 2009, 12:0024th August 2009, 1:05 | Written by Keith Collantine

All the signs before the race were that Rubens Barrichello had the strategy to take on the McLarens. And so it proved – but would he have won without Hamilton’s problem? Let’s take a look at how the European Grand Prix unfolded.

2009 European Grand Prix stats and facts

24th August 2009, 7:0021st March 2012, 9:00 | Written by Keith Collantine

The European Grand Prix saw Rubens Barrichello’s first win for almost five years, and the 100th race victory for a Brazilian driver. Here’s the stats and facts round-up from the European Grand Prix.

European Grand Prix teams’ quotes

23rd August 2009, 23:0124th August 2009, 1:09 | Written by Keith Collantine

Here’s what the teams had to say after the European Grand Prix: McLaren Lewis made a good start from pole position, and drove a strong first stint to lead the opening laps, stretching his advantage over Heikki and Rubens Barrichello in so doing. Pitting for the first time on lap 16, Lewis resumed in fourth … Continue reading European Grand Prix teams’ quotes

Rubens Barrichello grabs win from Lewis Hamilton (European Grand Prix)

23rd August 2009, 16:0216th September 2023, 0:17 | Written by Keith Collantine

Rubens Barrichello ended his F1 victory drought of nearly five years with a classy win on the streets of Valencia. A crucial mistake by McLaren on Lewis Hamilton’s final pit stop gave Barrichello the opportunity to snatch victory – but his 35-second lead over team mate Jenson Button showed how well the Brazilian had driven.

Championship standings after Valencia

23rd August 2009, 14:4624th August 2009, 23:31 | Written by Keith Collantine

Drivers’ championship Driver Points 1 Jenson Button 72 2 Rubens Barrichello 54 3 Mark Webber 51.5 4 Sebastian Vettel 47 5 Nico Rosberg 29.5 6 Lewis Hamilton 27 7 Kimi Raikkonen 24 8 Jarno Trulli 22.5 9 Felipe Massa 22 10 Timo Glock 16 11 Fernando Alonso 16 12 Heikki Kovalainen 14 13 Nick Heidfeld … Continue reading Championship standings after Valencia

European Grand Prix result

23rd August 2009, 14:4323rd August 2009, 14:46 | Written by Keith Collantine

1. Rubens Barrichello, Brawn-Mercedes 2. Lewis Hamilton, McLaren-Mercedes 3. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari 4. Heikki Kovalainen, McLaren-Mercedes 5. Nico Rosberg, Williams-Toyota 6. Fernando Alonso, Renault 7. Jenson Button, Brawn-Mercedes 8. Robert Kubica, BMW 9. Mark Webber, Red Bull-Renault 10. Adrian Sutil, Force India-Mercedes 11. Nick Heidfeld, BMW 12. Giancarlo Fisichella, Force India-Mercedes 13. Jarno Trulli, Toyota … Continue reading European Grand Prix result

Rate the race: European Grand Prix

23rd August 2009, 14:4225th March 2015, 6:06 | Written by Keith Collantine

Last year’s European Grand Prix was rated the worst of the season. Was this year’s instalment any better? Rate the European Grand Prix out of 10 and have your say about the race below.

European Grand Prix Live Blog

23rd August 2009, 12:004th April 2013, 11:06 | Written by Keith Collantine

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Strategy could hand Barrichello an advantage (European GP fuel weights)

22nd August 2009, 17:2323rd August 2009, 11:57 | Written by Keith Collantine

Rubens Barrichello is fuelled to pit three laps later than the two McLarens in front of him – but will it be enough to overcome the silver cars’ performance advantage? Jenson Button also has three more laps’ worth of fuel than Sebastian Vettel, giving him a strong chance of increasing his advantage in the championship … Continue reading Strategy could hand Barrichello an advantage (European GP fuel weights)

Hamilton on pole as McLaren sweep the front row

2009 European Grand Prix qualifying

22nd August 2009, 14:1518th August 2017, 12:26 | Written by Keith Collantine

McLaren locked out the front row of the grid for the European Grand Prix at Valencia while Ferrari newcomer Luca Badoer struggled badly.

European Grand Prix grid

22nd August 2009, 14:05 | Written by Keith Collantine

1. Lewis Hamilton, McLaren-Mercedes – 1’39.498 2. Heikki Kovalainen, McLaren-Mercedes – 1’39.532 3. Rubens Barrichello, Brawn-Mercedes – 1’39.563 4. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault – 1’39.789 5. Jenson Button, Brawn-Mercedes – 1’39.821 6. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari – 1’40.144 7. Nico Rosberg, Williams-Toyota – 1’40.185 8. Fernando Alonso, Renault – 1’40.236 9. Mark Webber, Red Bull-Renault – … Continue reading European Grand Prix grid

European Grand Prix qualifying Live Blog

22nd August 2009, 12:054th April 2013, 11:06 | Written by Keith Collantine

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European Grand Prix practice 3 Live Blog

22nd August 2009, 9:454th April 2013, 11:06 | Written by Keith Collantine

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Luca Badoer’s F1 return (pictures)

21st August 2009, 18:0222nd August 2009, 12:04 | Written by Keith Collantine

Luca Badoer didn’t have the best return to F1, propping up the times sheets after the first session and only making it to 18th in the second. But the Ferrari driver insisted he was not worried about his performance – and this is, after all, only practice. Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali said: Given his situation … Continue reading Luca Badoer’s F1 return (pictures)

European Grand Prix practice 2 Live Blog

21st August 2009, 12:404th April 2013, 11:07 | Written by Keith Collantine

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