Sebastian Vettel will start from pole position for a second race in a row as Red Bull’s excellent British Grand Prix performance continued. The team looked likely to lock out the front row but Mark Webber was delayed on his final qualifying attempt, leaving him third. Vettel and fellow front row starter Rubens Barrichello have … Continue reading Pole for Vettel as Button struggles to sixth (British Grand Prix qualifying)
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F1: Formula 1 articles on RaceFans. The Formula One world championship began in 1950 and is considered the world’s leading form of single-seater motorsport.
The most successful F1 drivers include seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher, who also set a record of 91 career wins, and five-times world champion Juan Manuel Fangio.
Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel are the leading drivers among the 20 competitors who take part in the championship today.
Ferrari has won the F1 constructors’ championship more times than any other team, with 16 titles. It is also the only team which has competed in every championship since the first season of Formula 1. There are 10 teams active in the championship, each of which fields cars for two drivers.
The Formula 1 calendar typically runs from March to November each year. Pre-season tests take place in February and March, and a post-season test is usually scheduled for late November or December.
British Grand Prix grid
Posted on1. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault – 1’19.509 2. Rubens Barrichello, Brawn-Mercedes – 1’19.856 3. Mark Webber, Red Bull-Renault – 1’19.868 4. Jarno Trulli, Toyota – 1’20.091 5. Kazuki Nakajima, Williams-Toyota – 1’20.216 6. Jenson Button, Brawn-Mercedes – 1’20.289 7. Nico Rosberg, Williams-Toyota – 1’20.361 8. Timo Glock, Toyota – 1’20.490 9. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari – … Continue reading British Grand Prix grid
British Grand Prix Qualifying Live Blog
Posted onReview the British Grand Prix qualifying live blog below.
British Grand Prix Practice 3 Live Blog
Posted onReview the British Grand Prix third practice live blog below.
Mosley: F1 may go to Silverstone in 2010
Posted onOn the eve of the British Grand Prix FIA President Max Mosley has raised the prospect of the race returning to Silverstone in 2010 instead of moving to Donington Park. Speaking to the BBC Mosley said he thought it was very likely there would be a British Grand Prix next year – even if Donington … Continue reading Mosley: F1 may go to Silverstone in 2010
F1 links: FIA reaction and more Dirty Kate
Posted onI’ve been at Silverstone today, keeping up with developing events via the tannoys, Twitter and the gigantic comments thread on the “teams to split” article. Of all the developments, perhaps the most significant is the news that several teams who had submitted applications for 2010 are now either cancelling them or siding with FOTA. N … Continue reading F1 links: FIA reaction and more Dirty Kate
British Grand Prix Friday – my pictures
Posted onI’ve been traipsing around Silverstone all day taking hundreds of photographs, in the hope that one or two of them might turn out alright. I snapped Timo Glock’s spin in the first practice session, and got some nice pictures of Mark Webber’s Red Bull when it stopped the second. Here’s some of my photographs from … Continue reading British Grand Prix Friday – my pictures
Make your British Grand Prix prediction
Posted onCan Jenson Button?s incredible string of podiums continue at home? Or can one of his championship rivals rob him of a win at the track where he most wants to win? Name the driver you think will claim pole position and the three who?ll be on the podium at the end of the race for … Continue reading Make your British Grand Prix prediction
British Grand Prix Practice 2 Live Blog
Posted onReview the British Grand Prix second practice live blog below.
British Grand Prix Practice 1 Live Blog
Posted onReview the British Grand Prix first practice live blog below.
F1 to split in two as FOTA teams announce their own world championship
2009 F1 season
Posted onF1 has moved a step closer to splitting in two as the eight FOTA teams have announced they are to form their own racing series.
Your favourite Silverstone memory
Posted onThe British Grand Prix this weekend is set to be the last at Silverstone. I’m going to be doing an interview for BBC Radio 5 for their Sunday programming about the track’s final Grand Prix, and they want to talk about people’s memories of F1 at Silverstone. So, what’s your favourite Silverstone moment? Have you … Continue reading Your favourite Silverstone memory
F1 links: Mosley offers more concessions
Posted onSlowly, signs are emerging that the FIA and FOTA might reach a compromise. The teams have proposed their own version of the budget cap, to which Mosley has replied offering concessions in other areas including, significantly, the rules by which the sport is governed. Might they finally crack a deal? Mosley outlines deal offer to … Continue reading F1 links: Mosley offers more concessions
Saturday with Ferrari
Posted onI’ve had a very exciting offer to spend the Saturday of the British Grand Prix with Ferrari. I’ll be watching the practice and qualifying sessions and having a tour of the paddock and Ferrari garage. And, of course, doing everything I can to grab five minutes with someone from the team… I had a similar … Continue reading Saturday with Ferrari
Going to the British Grand Prix? Read these tips from fans who’ve been…
Posted onWe’ve had hundreds of responses from F1 fans who’ve been to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone and have loads of advice and experience to share. Whether you need to know when to get there, what to take, or where to watch from, we’ve got loads of ideas and tips to help you out:
Jenson Button’s career in video (Part 2)
Posted onF1 Fanatic guest writer Journeyer concludes his look at the career of championship leader Jenson Button. Jenson Button struggled to find some traction for his F1 career at first, being inconsistent in his first few years. But he soon began to show genuine potential, and he made the most of whatever opportunites he had to … Continue reading Jenson Button’s career in video (Part 2)
F1 links: FIA publish Ferrari documents
Posted onThe FIA published a vast quantity of material today. Most of it relates to its discussions with Ferrari over whether the Italian team was able to use its technical veto to block the imposition of the budget cap. As I wrote last week: It is worth remembering why Ferrari?s attempt to use the French courts … Continue reading F1 links: FIA publish Ferrari documents
Why do McLaren blow hot and cold?
Posted onAfter a pole position and a win in his first two British Grands Prix, Lewis Hamilton goes into this year’s race knowing he’ll be lucky to score points. At the sharp end of F1, teams come and teams go. But of late no team has oscillated between being championship-challengers and also-rans with the same unpredictability … Continue reading Why do McLaren blow hot and cold?
F1 leaving Britain would be madness
Posted onIf Donington Park isn’t up to scratch by 2010, there won’t be a British Grand Prix. That’s Bernie Ecclestone’s insistence – and it is complete and utter folly. At a time when F1 spectator figures are taking a hammering, the last thing F1 should be doing is turning its back on one of the best-attended … Continue reading F1 leaving Britain would be madness
Silverstone: Button?s home, Barrichello?s track? (British Grand Prix preview)
Posted onRubens Barrichello needs to do something ?ǣ anything ?ǣ to stop 2009 turning into a repeat of those six long seasons spent in Michael Schumacher?s shadow. Seven races into this year?s championship, Button has won six times and Barrichello?s points total is barely more than half his British team mate?s. Button can expect an enthusiastic … Continue reading Silverstone: Button?s home, Barrichello?s track? (British Grand Prix preview)