McLaren looks to be fast again and Lewis Hamilton does not seem to have too much trouble with learning the track. Ferraris are slowly getting there with their ar set up and seem to be close behind McLarens. But still, behind McLarens. Williams, BMW, Red Bull, Renault and even Honda are all there right behind [...]
Formula 1 – Kubica Replaced By Vettel For Indianapolis
Robert Kubica feels well and ready race again after his horrific crash in Montreal. But the opinion of FIA doctors is different and he will not be allowed to race this weekend. As much as I feel sorry for Kubica I think that FIA made very sensible decision for the sake of safety of all [...]
Formula 1 – Grand Prix in India in 2009 – Can They Pull It Off ?
Rumours about Indian GP have been circulating for months or years. It’s been for so long that one looses track of it. The places changed, venues changed. It looked recently that all settled on street race in New Delhi. According to the news that broke out yesterday, New Delhi it is, or will it be [...]
Formula 1 – US GP Preview (with Videos)
We did not have enough time to discuss and review properly all that happened on Sunday in Montreal and here comes United States GP in Indianapolis.
It seems like this race was in the calendar for quite some time. Formula 1 has quite some history in the US.
Formula 1 – Canadian GP – Race Review (with videos)
And we had an exciting race. I was not alone predicting several safety car deployments and that is what happened. What a shame that the safety car periods lead to penalties and black flags. But that is topic for separate post.
Lewis Hamilton finally made it to the top of the podium. And that means the [...]
Formula 1 – Championship Standings After Race 6
Drivers Standings:
1. L. Hamilton 48
2. F. Alonso 40
3. F. Massa 33
4. K. Räikkönen 27
5. N. Heidfeld 26
6. G. Fisichella 13
7. R. Kubica 12
8. A. Wurz 8
Formula 1 – Canadian GP – Race Result
Hamilton did not get disturbed by safety car deployments and won his first race. Heidfeld came in 2nd and Wurz 3rd for Williams. There were only 12 finishers:
1)L. Hamilton – McLaren 1:44:11.292
2)N. Heidfeld – BMW + 4.300
3)A. Wurz – Williams + 5.300
4)H. Kovalainen – Renault + 6.700
5)K. Räikkönen – Ferrari + 13.000
6)T. Sato – Super [...]
Formula 1 – Canadian GP Qualifying – Hamilton’s Maiden Pole Position
Lewis Hamilton will start from P1, alongside Alonso. Job well done by McLaren. BMW managed to turn things around after the final practice and got the car between McLarens and Ferraris. P3 for Heidfeld, P8 for Kubica. Ferraris will be disapointed with P4 and P5. Webber and Rosberg did well to get P6 and P7. [...]
Formula 1 – Canadian GP – Saturday Practice
There is not much between McLarens and Ferraris. Hamilton was the fastest in the last sector and that is the difference between him and Alonso and Kimi. Massa slightly behind. Who knows what kind of games were these four playing. We will see soon in qualifying. Sato was 5th fastest and that kind of performance [...]
Formula 1 – Canadian GP – Free Practice
It looks like after Monaco, the Montreal track suits McLaren too. Alonso clocked fastest time in both practice sessions. In the first one followed by Hamilton, in the second one followed by Massa. The gap between him in Massa however is probably not as big as the half a second on the time sheet, as [...]
Formula 1 – Get In The Mood For Montreal – Listen To Jacques Villeneuve Singing
He does not race in F1 any more, but he is around. When he takes a break from attacking F1 drivers, he sings. You can listen to his music here: Jacques’ Space
Formula 1 – Canadian GP Preview
After 2 weeks break we are headed for another race weekend. Montreal track is a mixture of a street circuit and permanent road course pretty much in the city. It is a low downforce track with several chicanes and slow corners with several overtaking opportunities. Moreover the walls and barriers are never too far away. [...]









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