Colin Kolles says HRT would have done better in 2010 if they had used more experienced drivers.
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HRT spend the year bringing up the rear
2010 F1 season review
Posted onNo testing and no development meant the HRT cars were usually bringing up the rear in 2010.
Vote for the best driver of the Abu Dhabi GP weekend
Debates and polls
Posted onWhich driver did the best job during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend? Vote now.
HRT beat Virgin to 11th
HRT race review
Posted onBruno Senna finished just 3.8s behind Lucas di Grassi’s Virgin in Abu Dhabi.
Klien keeps HRT seat for Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onHRT will keep Christian Klien as Bruno Senna’s team mate for the final race of 2010.
Vote for the best driver of the Brazilian GP weekend
Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onWhich driver did the best job during the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend?
Klien takes Yamamoto’s place at HRT again
Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onChristian Klien will make his second race start of 2010 for HRT in Brazil this weekend.
HRT yet to confirm Suzuka drivers
Posted onThere are signs HRT may be consdering another change to their driver line-up ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. The team’s pre-race press release does not include quotes from their intended drivers. Similar statements from every other race thie year have done. The team has already changed its driver pairing three times this year. They … Continue reading HRT yet to confirm Suzuka drivers
Who was the best driver of the Singapore Grand Prix weekend? (Poll)
Posted onWhich driver did the best job during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend? See below for my pick of the best drivers in the Singapore Grand Prix. Review each driver’s race weekend in detail below and vote for who you thought was the most impressive driver.
Klien pushes Senna (HRT race review)
Posted onBruno Senna found Christian Klien a tougher proposition than his previous two team mates, but neither driver finished in Singapore. Christian Klien Bruno Senna Qualifying position 22 23 Qualifying time comparison (Q1) 1’52.946 (-1.228) 1’54.174 Race position Average race lap 2’03.114 (+0.545) 2’02.569 Laps 31/61 29/61 Pit stops 1 1 You need to upgrade your … Continue reading Klien pushes Senna (HRT race review)
Klien takes Yamamoto’s place at HRT
Posted onChristian Klien will return to F1 action this weekend in place of Sakon Yamamoto at HRT. Team principal Colin Kolles explained the reason for the 11th-hour change: It looks as if Sakon Yamamoto has a food poisoning, and he doesn’t feel well. Because of this, Christian Klien will be driving the car this Friday and … Continue reading Klien takes Yamamoto’s place at HRT
Christian Klien to drive for HRT on Friday
Posted onFormer BMW tester Christian Klien has joined HRT as the Spanish team’s reserve and third driver. He will participate in the Friday practice sessions in Barcelona this weekend. Klien made his F1 debut at Jaguar in 2004 alongside Mark Webber. The Austrian remained at the team when it became Red Bull, initially sharing his drive … Continue reading Christian Klien to drive for HRT on Friday
The Red Bull driver merry-go-round
Posted onToro Rosso has confirmed Sebastien Bourdais will not race for the team at the Hungarian Grand Prix next weekend. Jaime Alguersuari is expected to take over his place. This sparked a debate here about whether the Spanish 19-year-old is ready for F1 yet. But Red Bull’s policy of getting racers from their young driver scheme … Continue reading The Red Bull driver merry-go-round
F1 drivers in the 2009 Le Mans 24 Hours
Posted onSenna, Mansell, Prost… the 2009 Le Mans entry list has some famous F1 names on it. Those three are, of course, ‘sons of…’ plus one ‘nephew of…’. But there are 23 other drivers racing at Le Mans this weekend who all have F1 starts to their name. Here’s a list of all of them, including … Continue reading F1 drivers in the 2009 Le Mans 24 Hours
2009 F1 testing: February 16th (Update: pictures added)
Posted onFerrari, Toyota and BMW remain in Bahrain this week, continuing their preparations for the 2009 F1 season and no doubt hoping to avoid any more sandstorms. Follow the developments in today’s F1 testing below.
Formula 1’s lost nations: Austria
Posted onLast world champion: Niki Lauda, 1984 Last Grand Prix winner: Gerhard Berger, Hockenheimring, Benetton-Renault, 1997 Last Grand Prix starter: Alexander Wurz, Shanghai, Williams, 2007 Last Grand Prix: A1-Ring, 2003 Austria is the only European country on this list. It has had championship winners and dozens of Grands Prix, but no race and active driver today.
Ten ways to get a drive in F1 (part 3/3)
Posted onAndy and LJH present the final for of their ten ways to get a drive in Formula 1. We?óÔé¼Ôäóve covered six different ways to get into F1 and today we present the final four: if you?óÔé¼Ôäóve not got a famous dad and chatting up the engine builders has got you nowhere, this is what you … Continue reading Ten ways to get a drive in F1 (part 3/3)
BMW confirm 2009 F1 drivers
Posted onKubica and Heidfeld stay with BMW for 2009
Hamilton penalty: FIA closes the stable door after the horse has bolted (Video)
Posted onFive days after the Hamilton penalty controversy the FIA has announced how drivers should behave if they cut a corner and gain an advantage while racing a driver for position. According to Autosport: Drivers [have been] informed that in the event of a driver cutting a chicane and gaining a position, he not only had … Continue reading Hamilton penalty: FIA closes the stable door after the horse has bolted (Video)
2009 F1 driver rumours: Alonso & Senna
Posted onThe rumours about Fernando Alonso joining Honda appear to be gaining strength with some sources suggesting a deal has already been done. And several teams appear to be interested in signing Bruno Senna. Plus, Heikki Kovalainen was confirmed as a McLaren driver last weekend, for at least one more year, on what turned out to … Continue reading 2009 F1 driver rumours: Alonso & Senna