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Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel, Adrian Newey, and Fernando Alonso
The Critics Are Quiet, For Now
by Erik Nielsen
Photos courtesy and copyright Ferrari Media
Sebastian Vettel was able to keep his critics at bay for another week when the German was able to convert his pole position to repeat as winner of the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. [Read more…] about Japanese Grand Prix, Oct. 10, 2010
Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber, Aldo Costa
Alonso successful at night
By Erik Nielsen
Photos courtesy and copyright Ferrari Media
Singapore has tried branding itself as the Monaco of the east. I’ll give them credit for creating something special. But, with strict laws and not nearly the same quantity of vulgar, rich Russians, it’s not going to be an exact copy. But what they have managed to do is create a show, and that’s what this sport is all about. [Read more…] about Singapore Grand Prix, Sept. 26, 2010
Fernando Alonso
By Erik Nielsen
Photos courtesy and copyright Ferrari Media
McLaren back on top
Button at speed. The one to beat?
F1 Preview by Philippe Defechereux
Here we are, after a three-week hiatus, waging our reputation at the game of forecasting once again. Barring rain in Barcelona –somewhat unlikely in May- it should prove a little easier this time.
Perhaps not. Those three weeks were, in fact momentous, off the track. First, the volcanic plume from Iceland left a lot of F1 people ashen-faced in China (pardon the pun), as they wondered how or even whether they could get home to Europe. Good news, after a few stressful days, it all calmed down and everybody got home early enough to plan new tricks. [Read more…] about Europe Beckons. Starting with Barcelona.
Chinese Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso
McLaren Tops China in the Rain
By Erik Nielsen
Photos courtesy and copyright Ferrari Media
There were two camps that were excited about the race in Shanghai this weekend. McLaren was able to capitalize on tire strategy and left the field behind by finishing one-two. The race promoters were also excited because with the rain, the camera angles were low and no one really should have noticed that the stands were empty, except on the main straight. If you Tivo’d the race, go back and compare it to the first couple of years that the race was held there. See anything missing? People maybe?
[Read more…] about Chinese Grand Prix
Petrov with the Renault a bit off line. Still, Renault is definitely back in business. Photo PlanetF1
You might know Philippe Defechereux by his books—”Watkins Glen, 1948-1952, The Definitive Illustrated History,” and “James Dean: From Passion for Speed to Immortality”. Oh yes, and the three part look at the D.B. at Sebring in VeloceToday. Since 2010 is turning into a thrilling F1 season, and Defechereux is literally chomping at the bit to express his considered predictions, we have asked him to craft regular pre-race articles (a high-risk occupation). Note that Erik Nielsen will cover the race for us and see how far off the saddle Philippe falls every week.
Ok, ladies and gentlemen, I might just be the way my mind works.
The Editor-in-chief of this fine online magazine has now asked me to write the Formula 1 “Pre-Race Preview” for the Formula 1 races to come. Imagine if I had started doing this before Melbourne and Sepang… I would already look like a total fool.
[Read more…] about Formula 1 Pre-Race Preview: Shanghai
Button's high sign. Another good year for the Brit? Courtesy Planet F1.
After the boring “Dustbowl” of Bahrain, the thrilling “Fireworks” of Australia. There’s big Hope for 2010.
By Philippe Defechereux
We’re now really off to the races.
The pre-season was highly exciting, with all those new teams, and the many driver switches –Jenson Button to McLaren and Alsonso to Ferrari being the top examples and, of course, the return of “Der Kaiser” (Schumi) after a three-year absence, but this time with Mercedes-Benz.
[Read more…] about What Size Hope for F1 2010?
Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Stefano Domenicali and Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari Debuts on Top
by Erik Nielsen
Photos courtesy and copyright FerrariMedia
There is nothing like holding the first race of the F1 season in the middle of the desert to remind most northern hemisphere residents that it is still cold outside and that prime driving season is likely still months away. Or at least that is theory to get millions of eyes tuned into the race and one reason the Bahrain government subsidized the weekend. [Read more…] about Bahrain Grand Prix
Alonso Wins Again, Not That It Matters
Kimi Raikkonen.
By Erik Nielsen
Photos by Ferrari Media
October 11-12 2008
Fernando Alonso proved that his win in Singapore was no fluke by winning the Japanese Grand Prix in relatively cold conditions, but the real story was how the battle would shape up for the title contenders.
[Read more…] about Japanese Grand Prix
The moon over Kimi’s Ferrari
Alonso Wins First Night Race
by Erik Nielsen
Photos courtesy and copyright Ferrari Media
28 Sept, 2008
Fernando Alonso won the inaugural Nighttime Grand Prix of Singapore race after correctly timing a pit stop during a safety car session.
[Read more…] about Singapore Grand Prix