VeloceToday.com

The Online Magazine for Italian and French Classic Car Enthusiasts

vack

Monaco Grand Prix

By

Podium Rubens Barrichello, Jenson Button and Kimi Raikkonen

by Erik Nielsen
Photos courtesy and copyright Ferrari Media

Button Again

There is always something special about Monte Carlo in the late spring. Some seem to be caught up with the glitz and glamour of royalty, the cache of the Casino. For most tourists venturing to worship at one of the greatest racing events, the memories usually drift to incredible traffic, vulgar Russians with even more vulgarcars and being asked to cough up close to $30 for a drink…anywhere.
[Read more…] about Monaco Grand Prix

The Spanish Grand Prix

By


Sorry, not really a Ferrari in the lead.

Follow the money

by Pete Vack (Erik Nielsen is traveling)
Photos courtesy and copyright Ferrari Media

Felipe Massa’s voice had an urgency heard even above the roar of the Ferrari V8. “What do you want me to do?”, asking the pits for instructions. Running in fourth with only a few laps to go, he was being hounded by Sebastian Vettel. Should he let him go by?
[Read more…] about The Spanish Grand Prix

Malaysian Grand Prix

By

Button Wins in Downpour Malaysian Grand Prix

by Erik Nielsen
Photos courtesy and copyright Ferrari Media

I really do prefer when there is a race to write about, but
unfortunately, the powers that be decided to schedule the Malaysian Grand Prix early in the season, when we know that there is an even chance with Silverstone that it is going to rain.
[Read more…] about Malaysian Grand Prix

Australian Grand Prix

By

aus gp

Brawn 1-2 in Season Opener

by Erik Nielsen
Photos courtesy & copyright Ferrari Media

For those that follow the sport for longer than a single season, you soon become cynical to the rules changes that are introduced in the name of either saving money or allowing for closer racing. [Read more…] about Australian Grand Prix

Chinese Grand Prix

By

stratos
World Chamoion, for now.

By Staff (Erik Nielsen is on the road)
Photos courtesty Ferrari Media

October 18-19 2008
We are not even going to get into the question of why China has a Formula 1 event (two if you consider Singapore to be sufficiently Chinese) and the US. does not warrant even one. [Read more…] about Chinese Grand Prix

Italian Grand Prix

By

Italian Grand Prix

by Erik Nielsen

Photos courtesy and copyright Ferrari Media

308-1.jpg
Kimi Raikkonen.

The Italians win, but not the usual Italians

September 14 2008

It is always great when the home team wins in formula one and most of the locals that were in attendance this weekend at Monza were wearing that particular shade of red that identified them as supporters of the Scuderia Ferrari.
[Read more…] about Italian Grand Prix

Belgian Grand Prix

By

308-1.jpg
Hamilton Wins a Nailbitter, No Wait, He Doesn’t!

Grand Prix of Belgium

By Erik Nielsen
Photos courtesy of Ferrari Media

September 7th 2008

Most drivers have said over the years that Spa is usually their favorite track during the F1 season. There is a tremendous amount of history at this circuit with great battles over the years and the annual discussion on whether or not Eau Rouge could be taken flat out. This years installment had some last minute drama when it started to rain with just a handful of laps to go, and then even more drama after the fact.
[Read more…] about Belgian Grand Prix

MENU