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In praise of real racers

23rd May 2006, 17:4822nd February 2007, 15:36 | Written by Keith Collantine

Peter Windsor argues in this month’s F1 Racing that Kimi Raikkonen should have signed a long term contract with McLaren last year, stipulating that he gets to choose his team mate in the future. When, of course, we should all be grateful that that’s not what Kimi has done. Do we really need another top-line … Continue reading In praise of real racers

Alonso wins again after pole winner Button blows up

2006 Australian Grand Prix review

2nd April 2006, 20:5331st March 2021, 23:45 | Written by Keith Collantine

Fernando Alonso stamped his authority all over the Australian Grand Prix – while the field behind him fell by the wayside. Michael Schumacher, Juan Pablo Montoya and Jenson Button were among the casualties. Button rocketed to pole position on Saturday on a very competitive fuel load, and successfully converted the advantage into the race lead. … Continue reading Alonso wins again after pole winner Button blows up

Massa shunt shafts Schu

1st April 2006, 7:299th March 2007, 14:43 | Written by Keith Collantine

The vagaries of 2006-style qualifying combined to claim a few noteworthy scalps ahead of the Australian Grand Prix. The first was Rubens Barrichello, who failed to get beyond the first session and quaified 16th, bumped down by Vitantonio Liuzzi’s Scuderia Toro Rosso-Cosworth. Barrichello’s early hot lap was thwarted by Yuji Ide who spun his Super … Continue reading Massa shunt shafts Schu

Engine check – Australia

29th March 2006, 21:403rd March 2009, 10:20 | Written by Keith Collantine

It’s round three this weekend and already some drivers could be using their third engines: Yuji Ide, Christijan Albers and David Coulthard all retired in Bahrain and Sepang – although Coulthard did on the slowing down lap in Bahrain. Felipe Massa, of course, changed engines twice in Bahrain to get extra tyre testing done for … Continue reading Engine check – Australia

Ferrari launch Massa blog

13th March 2006, 12:209th March 2007, 14:45 | Written by Keith Collantine

We said we wanted The Secret Diary of Michael Schumacher, aged 37. Well, we very nearly got it! Ferrari have launched three blogs on their Ferrari World website, including one by new driver Felipe Massa. The blog doesn’t appear to be available as a feed yet, which is a shame, because his feedback on his … Continue reading Ferrari launch Massa blog

F1 Fanatic season guide 2006

5th March 2006, 8:161st December 2006, 10:41 | Written by Keith Collantine

The first decade of the 21st century is proving one of the most turbulent in the entire history of Formula One, in terms of changes to the rules of racing. 2006 sees the biggest change to the engine rules since turbos were banned at the end of 1988, as 2.4- litre V8s replace 3-litre V10s. … Continue reading F1 Fanatic season guide 2006

Raikkonen-Ferrari rumours return

2nd March 2006, 12:2711th March 2007, 23:21 | Written by Keith Collantine

The Finnish press are up in arms about Kimi Raikkonen’s rumoured move to Ferrari in 2007. Three newspapers carried the story today according to Paddock Talk. Related links Paddock Talk: Raikkonen signed by Ferrari? (external) Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / ferrari / mclaren / raikkonen

Ferrari reveal 248 F1

2006 F1 season

24th January 2006, 10:3818th February 2016, 15:46 | Written by Keith Collantine

Spies had already snapped the 248 F1 lapping Fiorano ahead of today’s launch, leading Autosport to comment on how much the new Ferrari appears to have borrowed from rivals Renault, Toyota and McLaren. The 248 F1 marks another change in nomenclature from Ferrari, who used the F200X series from 2000. ‘248’ denotes the 2.4-litre engine … Continue reading Ferrari reveal 248 F1

Liuzzi stays on the bench

13th September 2005, 18:0017th March 2007, 18:45 | Written by Keith Collantine

Red Bull’s purchase of Minardi has ended Vitantonio Liuzzi’s F1 racing for this season, and their peculiar ‘driver swap’ arrangement. Christian Klien will remain in the second RB1 for the last three rounds of the year as they try to hold off BAR for sixth in the constructor’s championship. Liuzzi is expected to get a … Continue reading Liuzzi stays on the bench

Schuey’s new second

21st August 2005, 19:1217th March 2007, 18:56 | Written by Keith Collantine

To many, Ferrari is Formula One – especially, it seems, to Max Mosley. To be a Ferrari driver is an honour bestowed to the greatest of talents and one not given lightly. So why on earth is Felipe Massa going to be piloting one of the beloved red cars next season? I’d make a case … Continue reading Schuey’s new second

Massa’s the man for Ferrari

2nd August 2005, 18:0017th March 2007, 18:59 | Written by Keith Collantine

The first major driver change for 2006 has been confirmed: Felipe Massa will replave Rubens Barrichello at Ferrari. Barrichello is rumoured to be heading for BAR. Massa has secured one of the best drivers in Formula One despite an inauspicious career to date. In 2002 he was beaten 11-5 in qualifying by team mate Heidfeld … Continue reading Massa’s the man for Ferrari

French Grand Prix 2005 Preview

26th June 2005, 19:1416th February 2008, 22:20 | Written by Keith Collantine

Put to one side the speculation over the future of F1 and the threats that, if the FIA hit Michelin with an excessive punishment, we could find ourselves watching another six-car race. If normal service is resumed in France, there is a mighty championship battle to be fought. If Silverstone, host of the first ever … Continue reading French Grand Prix 2005 Preview

The Magic of Monaco

15th May 2005, 20:2516th February 2008, 22:15 | Written by Keith Collantine

Not only is the Monaco Grand Prix the most glamorous event on the motor racing calendar, it is also a living piece of F1 history. Drivers have gone to battle in the impossibly tight confines of the streets of Monte-Carlo since 1929. Nine non-championship events were run at Monaco from 1929 to 1937, followed by … Continue reading The Magic of Monaco

Editorial: Bad Losers

8th May 2005, 19:521st April 2007, 20:05 | Written by Keith Collantine

Ferrari boss Jean Todt told Autosport this week, ?�?�?��?�?��ǣOur rivals are just bad losers.?�?�?��?�?�?� McLaren head Ron Dennis admitted as much after Imola: ?�?�?��?�?��ǣI was in pain for days afterwards,?�?�?��?�?�?� he said. But you can be worse things than just a bad loser?�?�?��?�?�?� Nick Fry and the BAR team must have seen the writing on … Continue reading Editorial: Bad Losers

Schumacher drives F2005

23rd March 2005, 18:008th May 2007, 15:43 | Written by Keith Collantine

Michael Schumacher has finally gotten behind the wheel of the F2005 and immediately after getting out of the car told the journos from Autosport-Atlas and that this was the super-fact, razor-sharp machine that would allow him to renew his crushing domination of F1: “This car has been driven quite a lot, it’s not as if … Continue reading Schumacher drives F2005

The Nearly Men

13th March 2005, 20:033rd March 2009, 10:28 | Written by Ben Evans

The Grand Prix greats are household names – even in car-hating, vegetable-munching, solar-powered homes. Ayrton Senna, Juan Manuel Fangio and Jim Clark are legendary names throughout the world, and all three appear in our list of all-time greatest wins. But what about those drivers who never got to show their talent, had a career stuck … Continue reading The Nearly Men

The Greatest Wins: Gethin

Grand Prix flashback

13th March 2005, 19:536th December 2011, 10:34 | Written by Keith Collantine

Peter Gethin’s 1971 victory in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza used to be a benchmark of speed and time – the fastest ever Grand Prix at 242.51 kph (150.75 mph), the closest ever finish with just 0.01s* between first and second, and a staggering 0.61s covering the first five cars. The modern era has … Continue reading The Greatest Wins: Gethin