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Shot of the race sent to us by Philipe Defechereux. Not sure who took the photo; if the photographer is out there our apologies, and you're hired!
By Pete Vack
After a full month away from the tracks, F1 racing returned to racing at Spa-Franchorchamps, one of the last of the real road racing venues.
[Read more…] about Belgium Grand Prix 2012
Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button
By Pete Vack
All photos courtesy and copyright Ferrari Media
Ferrari has the new—well, seven-month-old—F2012 well sorted out. Pirelli has introduced new tire compounds. And Alonso is proving to be the driver of the year, a champion of champions. All is well in Maranello.
[Read more…] about German Grand Prix 2012
Race Report by Pete Vack
2 AM Eastern Daylight time. Last thing we needed to stay awake was a boring Grand Prix race, which Korea almost was. But just almost. Yes Vettel won and wrapped up the constructor’s Championship for Red Bull (for us who care more about engines than sugar drinks, that’s Renault Red Bull) and even Webber placed well in third to bolster the points for Renault Red Bull. But underneath and behind was a very palpable sense of frustration that was clearly evident among the drivers and made for an exciting race–at least for second and third places. [Read more…] about Korean Grand Prix 2011
Fernando Alonso
By Erik Nielsen
Photos courtesy and copyright Ferrari Media
Button wins, but it doesn’t matter
Jenson Button tried his best to make the Red Bull cars look beatable, but despite the hard fought win, it was all for naught. [Read more…] about Japanese Grand Prix 2011
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?
Kimi Raikkonen and the grand stand. Not a good race for Ferrari; Kimi finished 10th.
by Erik Nielsen
Photos courtesy and copyright Ferrari Media
Where are the fans?
It never fails. The race that immediately follows the glitz and glamour of Monaco never seems to live up to the same standard or reputation. Turkey had the honor this year and it seemed like Jenson Button had a good time, but all is not well in F1 right now. Rumors abounded up and down the pit lane that the powers that be actually requested a couple of cameras be turned off during the race, lest someone actually realize that the stands were as empty as they are in Daytona at 2 AM during the 24 hour race, in the rain.
[Read more…] about Grand Prix of Turkey
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