Ayrton Senna clinched the 1990 world championship in a deeply controversial Japanese Grand Prix. He rammed into rival Alain Prost at the first corner at Suzuka, taking both of them out of the race.
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A history of Japanese F1 drivers (Part 2)
Posted onGuest writer Andrew Tsvyk concludes his look at the history of Japanese drivers in Formula 1. See part 1 here. This second instalment covers the likes of Takuma Sato, Kazuki Nakajima and Ukyo Katayama. Plus, the only driver to stand on the podium at his home race.
2008: Super Aguri
Posted onThey’ve hardly tested at all, and when they did they ran out of parts. They’ve cancelled tests, launches and media briefings. Team boss Aguri Suzuki has flown to Japan for crisis talks. Super Aguri have said today they will be on the grid at Melbourne, but they face a race against time.
Japanese GP 2007 preview & TV times
Posted onWith the constructors’ championship finished and forgotten about it’s all about the drivers’ title over the last four rounds. Fernando Alonso has turned the screw on Lewis Hamilton in the last few rounds – does Hamilton have anything left to come back at him with? Can Kimi Raikkonen snatch the championship from the McLaren drivers … Continue reading Japanese GP 2007 preview & TV times
Spyker & Super Aguri in trouble
Posted onThe futures of F1’s minnows are uncertain as Spyker cars suffer financial problems and a leading Super Aguri sponsor fails to pay the team. Spyker took over the Midland team last year, which in turn took over Jordan in 2005. The parent company expects to make a loss this year and is considering selling the … Continue reading Spyker & Super Aguri in trouble
F1 in the news 47: F1’s $2.9bn debt
Posted onF1 owners CVC already owe the banks $2.9bn (?âÔÇÜ?é?ú1.43bn) – but they reckon they can make more money by taking even more debt on board… Plus is the FIA doing enough to promote road safety? How much are parents shelling out to turn their kids into the next Hamilton? And more on the McLaren fallout … Continue reading F1 in the news 47: F1’s $2.9bn debt
F1 2007 Preview: Super Aguri
Posted onWhat can you say about the only team that hasn’t even got its new car ready yet? After ending 2006 strongly with Takuma Sato’s fine drive in Interlagos, Super Aguri are going into 2007 on the back foot after their new car failed crash tests. It may not even be ready for the first race. … Continue reading F1 2007 Preview: Super Aguri
F1 in the news 20
Posted onIn the F1 news this week three old hands get back behind the wheel, the wise money’s on Lewis Hamilton but the even wiser money is in Bernie Ecclestone’s pocket. Plus a corruption scandal in China and some good old-fashioned Ferrari vs. McLaren gossip.
Who should have got a drive?
Posted onTeam managers should take a risk on a young talent.