Martin Brundle articles

Brundle and Coulthard expect unpredictable 2011

Interview

22nd February 2011, 17:0926th February 2011, 11:50 | Written by Keith Collantine

Brundle expects “a little bit of unpredictability” in 2011. “I think it’s going to be very exciting.”

Brundle and Coulthard take over from Legard at BBC

2011 F1 season

11th January 2011, 10:0312th January 2011, 10:13 | Written by Keith Collantine

Brundle will take over Legard’s commentary role and Coulthard will join him.

Martin Brundle at BBC in 2009

17th November 2008, 22:3217th November 2008, 22:41 | Written by Keith Collantine

Brundle confirms commentary role

FIA trying to ban Martin Brundle?

22nd October 2008, 14:34 | Written by Keith Collantine

Mosley’s man wants commentator out

BBC’s 2009 F1 team: Legard, Brundle, Coulthard, Humphrey and McKenzie

29th September 2008, 1:0830th September 2008, 20:44 | Written by Keith Collantine

Pitpass claims the BBC has named its 2009 F1 coverage presenters as Jonathan Legard, Martin Brundle, David Coulthard, Jake Humphrey and Lee McKenzie. Legard has previously commentated for the BBC on Formula 1 on Radio Five Live and has an expert knowledge of the sport. Pairing him with Martin Brundle, who’s won awards for his … Continue reading BBC’s 2009 F1 team: Legard, Brundle, Coulthard, Humphrey and McKenzie

How will BBC TV cover F1 in 2009?

25th June 2008, 7:0025th June 2008, 9:33 | Written by Keith Collantine

Top Gear has launched a new Formula 1 blog but will the BBC?��s hit motoring show play any role in the corporation?��s coverage of F1 which begins in 2009? Speculation about a Top Gear-F1 link up has mounted after The Times ran a front page story suggesting Richard Hammond would front the BBC?��s coverage which … Continue reading How will BBC TV cover F1 in 2009?

The men who might replace Max Mosley

30th March 2008, 22:3231st March 2008, 23:36 | Written by Keith Collantine

I was planning to write an article about who Max Mosley’s successor as FIA president could be as he was expected to stand down in 2009. However following the allegations about his sex life made today his immediate future is now in doubt. So who is likely to take over from Mosley, one of the … Continue reading The men who might replace Max Mosley

F1 news review: Traction control debate

4th January 2008, 7:003rd January 2008, 20:30 | Written by Keith Collantine

In the F1 news this week there are fresh concerns over the banning of traction control this year. Plus more reviews of 2007 and more debate over who was the best driver of the year – which invariably boils down to a discussion about two drivers: Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen. All this and more … Continue reading F1 news review: Traction control debate

Martin Brundle hits back at the FIA over ‘bullying’

9th December 2007, 10:29 | Written by Keith Collantine

Martin Brundle has hit back at the FIA following the news that the sport’s governing body intends to sue the Sunday Times over one of his articles. In a new piece today entitled “How can Formula One justify blatant double standards?” Brundle defends his earlier claim that the FIA is engaged in a witch-hunt against … Continue reading Martin Brundle hits back at the FIA over ‘bullying’

FIA suing Sunday Times over McLaren article

7th December 2007, 14:287th December 2007, 14:31 | Written by Keith Collantine

The FIA are taking legal action against the Sunday Times over an article concerning the McLaren-Ferrari espionage case, according to an article on Pitpass. The complaint appears to relate to an article written by Martin Brundle over the Italian Grand Prix weekend. That article is still online but carries the notice ‘This article is subject … Continue reading FIA suing Sunday Times over McLaren article

F1 07 review: Year in quotes

2nd November 2007, 9:002nd January 2008, 11:37 | Written by Keith Collantine

It’s been a years of big news – and big talking. Here is how they year unfolded from the mouths of the people who made it what it was, from Lewis Hamilton to Bernie Ecclestone, and Martin Brundle to Kimi Raikkonen.

F1 in the news 52: Jackie Stewart ‘a halfwit’

28th September 2007, 7:0028th September 2007, 7:00 | Written by Keith Collantine

In the F1 news this week FIA president Max Mosley created headlines by describing Jackie Stewart as a ‘certifiable halfwit’. Also this week you can buy Martin Brundle’s old car, find out where Bernie Ecclestone ranked in the 100 Most Important People in (American) Sport and read about the Russian former F1 tester who was … Continue reading F1 in the news 52: Jackie Stewart ‘a halfwit’

Working the Wheel reviewed

F1 reviews

23rd September 2007, 7:0021st July 2013, 11:51 | Written by Keith Collantine

Martin Brundle’s first and thus far only book is his tour around the great motor racing circuits of the world.

25 best groups for F1 fans on Facebook

19th September 2007, 9:0014th December 2007, 14:13 | Written by Keith Collantine

A bit of fun for those of you who, like me, use the Facebook social networking site. There are all kinds of F1 groups to join from those who want Ferrari to sign Danica Patrick, fans who want the original Nordschleife back on the calendar, to the Canadians who want their own F1 team. Some … Continue reading 25 best groups for F1 fans on Facebook

Damon Hill to commentate at Hungary

29th July 2007, 15:5928th March 2012, 10:52 | Written by Keith Collantine

Damon Hill will be joining ITV’s commentary team for next week’s Hungarian Grand Prix. The ITV team made the announcement following their coverage of today’s British Touring Car races. He is expected to be joining James Allen in the commentary box in place of Martin Brundle, who usually misses the Hungarian race.

F1 Racing’s driver rankings look familiar…

22nd July 2007, 11:523rd March 2012, 15:23 | Written by Keith Collantine

I opened up this week’s F1 Racing magazine to discover their rankings of the drivers’ performances so far this year look pretty similar to my own that I posted last week. F1 Racing polled 28 top F1 personalities on their opinions to compile their list, including Martin Brundle, Flavio Briatore, Keke Rosberg, Jody Scheckter, Pat … Continue reading F1 Racing’s driver rankings look familiar…

Murray Walker vs James Allen

21st July 2007, 10:4321st July 2007, 10:43 | Written by Keith Collantine

British F1 fans – will you be tuning in to BBC Radio 5 Live’s qualifying and race broadcasts with Murray Walker this weekend? Or will you be sticking with ITV’s James Allen for the European Grand Prix? I’m in a bind – I’ve always been a huge Murray Walker fan (and was thrilled to interview … Continue reading Murray Walker vs James Allen

F1 in the news 44: Labour, Tories & Hamilton

20th July 2007, 10:0026th July 2007, 19:21 | Written by Keith Collantine

Not only are the two main political parties in Britain trying to claim credit for Lewis Hamilton, he’s even got his own poem now. Happily the newspapers have remembered there are other British drivers and the Daily Mail has interviewed Anthony Davidson. Plus Martin Brundle has a go at Toyota and US commentators ponder the … Continue reading F1 in the news 44: Labour, Tories & Hamilton

Watching F1 in the cinema

14th July 2007, 16:5430th January 2008, 12:57 | Written by Keith Collantine

Formula 1 made its big-screen live debut last weekend – 30 Vue cinemas showed the British Grand Prix live. I wasn’t able to go because I was at the race but my brother did. With F1 in the Cinemas rolling out across the country for the rest of his season, here’s what he told me … Continue reading Watching F1 in the cinema

F1’s famous names return

20th June 2007, 7:0028th March 2012, 10:52 | Written by Keith Collantine

The classic names of F1 are all returning to the sport: Senna, Mansell, Prost, Piquet, Lauda and more could all be a feature on the grid one day. A quick search threw up 20 such drivers in the lower echelons of motor sport that could break into F1. Can you think of any others? Two … Continue reading F1’s famous names return

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