The new banked final corner being built for F1 at Zandvoort will mean drivers have to use ‘painfully’ high tyre pressures, says Max Verstappen.
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Vettel to drive Red Bull at Zandvoort
Posted onZandvoort, the former home of the Dutch Grand Prix, will see a current F1 car in action this weekend as Sebastian Vettel demonstrates a Red Bull F1 car at the track. Red Bull are sponsoring the annual Masters of Formula Three race which takes place at the Dutch circuit this weekend. Recent winners of the … Continue reading Vettel to drive Red Bull at Zandvoort
From Hawthorn to Hamilton? (Video)
Posted on‘From Hawthorn to Hamilton’ was the theme of this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Tomorrow Lewis Hamilton could win the F1 title on the 50th anniversary of the first British driver to win the championship: Mike Hawthorn. Journeyer tells the story. An unpredictable season, with multiple winners and stunning upsets. But as we approach the … Continue reading From Hawthorn to Hamilton? (Video)
European GP history 1950-1997 (video)
Posted onF1 Fanatic guest writer Journeyer is back with a two-part series on the history of the European Grand Prix. The European Grand Prix is an oddity. It’s unique in that it doesn’t necessarily represent a single country, but a whole continent. Various versions of the name have been in use ever since the world championship … Continue reading European GP history 1950-1997 (video)
F1 circuits history part 2: 1951-3
Posted onThe second part of the guide to F1 circuits includes the infamous Nurburgring Nordschleife, and the home of the Dutch Grand Prix. It also includes the circuit at Buenos Aires where hundreds of thousands flocked to watch arguably the world championship’s first great – Juan Manuel Fangio.
Any sympathy for McLaren?
Posted onRon Dennis and McLaren-Mercedes made an almighty mess of qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix. But even though I think the punishment meted out to Alonso was just, I have some sympathy for them team over what happened. It would be better for the sport if McLaren’s championship points were reinstated at the appeal hearing.
This weekend’s F1 alternative: DTM Zandvoort
Posted onWant to catch up with the latest exploits of F1 debut race leader Markus Winkelhock? Then don’t miss the seventh round of the German Touring Car Championship this weekend at the classic former F1 venue of Zandvoort – one of the top tracks on the touring car calendar. Other racing action for those of you … Continue reading This weekend’s F1 alternative: DTM Zandvoort
Monaco Grand Prix 2007 facts & statistics
Posted onThe Monaco Grand Prix threw up plenty of fascinating facts: The fewest retirements in 46 years, the first consecutive winners in over a decade, and yet more astonishing records for that man Lewis Hamilton. Plus McLaren and Ferrari’s domination continues – and Honda finally get on terms with Super Aguri.
This weekend’s F1 alternative: BTCC Thruxton
Posted onThere’s no F1 race this weekend but there’s a whole world of F1 alternative to choose from. It’s a massive weekend for touring car racing with rounds of the World, German and British championships. Plus rallying in Argentina and the second round of the FIA GT series. But which to watch?
Video: Top 50 F1 Passes – Part IV
Posted onTen more passes that made us blink is disbelief: including two moves on Alan Jones by Gilles Villeneuve and Michael Schumacher’s greatest overtaking move. The final top ten will be revealed tomorrow – don’t miss it!
100 Greatest F1 Videos – Part II (90-81)
Posted onContinuing our countdown of top Formula One videos, numbers 90-81 stretches from Emerson Fittipaldi’s first Grand Prix win right up to 2006 with the debut of Nico Rosberg (pictured). Plus another delicious Michael Schumacher controversy. Read on for the next part of our top 10. Tags f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor … Continue reading 100 Greatest F1 Videos – Part II (90-81)
Bahrain Grand Prix Preview
Posted onIt’s all change for 2006 – new teams, rules, qualifying (again) and even a new opening race. The Australian Grand Prix has been moved back to April to accommodate some tedious running-and-jumping festival (that’s The Commonwealth Games – ed.) and so the new season gets underway in the middle of a Bahraini desert. So much … Continue reading Bahrain Grand Prix Preview