Is there another twist to come in the driver market? A new rumour has linked Raikkonen to Red Bull for 2010, though that scenario would mean Mark Webber being bought out of his contract for next year. Raikkonen to Red Bull in F1 2010 as McLaren talks stall? (Crash) "It is understood that Webber's unwillingness … Continue reading F1 links: Raikkonen tipped for Red Bull
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Abu Dhabi F1 track revealed in pictures
Posted onThe FIA has given its official seal of approval to the Yas Island circuit which will host the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – the final F1 race of the year. These first pictures of the completed circuit show some of its unusual details – including the hotel which bridges across the track at one point.
Sebastien Loeb tests GP2 car ahead of possible Abu Dhabi F1 debut (Pictures)
Posted onReigning World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb tested a GP2 car at Jerez in Spain today. The French five-times title winner drove for the DPR team amid rumours he wil drive for Toro Rosso in the F1 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Loeb was slowest of the 25 drivers in action at the circuit today.
Who do you want to be champion? (Poll)
Posted onThere are two races to go and three drivers left in the championship. Jenson Button, Rubens Barrichello and Sebastian Vettel have all won at least two races each but they’ve all made mistakes and they’ve all had bad races. Which of the three do you want to win the drivers’ title? Do any of the … Continue reading Who do you want to be champion? (Poll)
Japanese Grand Prix: driver reactions
Posted onHere are the key moments of the Japanese Grand Prix as described by the drivers: Starting from tenth on the grid was always going to make for a tough race but my pace was really good in the race and I was very happy with the performance of the car. I was pulling massive amounts … Continue reading Japanese Grand Prix: driver reactions
Red Bull’s pace and Hamilton’s fumble (Japanese Grand Prix analysis)
Posted onA look at the data from the Japanese Grand Prix just how far ahead Red Bull were – and how they should have had a one-two at a track that suited the RB5 perfectly. See below for the analysis in full, including the battle between Jarno Trulli and Lewis Hamilton and how Jenson Button salvaged … Continue reading Red Bull’s pace and Hamilton’s fumble (Japanese Grand Prix analysis)
Felipe Massa granted Ferrari test – could he make a comeback at Abu Dhabi?
Posted onFelipe Massa has been given permission to test a 2008-specification Ferrari using GP2 tyres. The reports in Brazilian press raise hopes he could make a surprise return to F1 before the end of the 2009 season.
Vettel keeps title hopes alive at Suzuka (Japanese Grand Prix race report)
Posted onSebastian Vettel utterly dominated the Japanese Grand Prix – and he kept his championship hopes alive as the Brawn duo finished at the bottom of the points places. Vettel also single-handedly kept Red Bull in the constructors’ championship battle.
Rate the race: Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onA pot-boiler of a result at Suzuka which keeps both championship battles going. Rate the Japanese Grand Prix out of ten and leave a comment below.
Championship points after Japan
Posted onDrivers’ championship standings Driver Points 1 Jenson Button 85 2 Rubens Barrichello 71 3 Sebastian Vettel 69 4 Mark Webber 51.5 5 Kimi Raikkonen 45 6 Lewis Hamilton 43 7 Nico Rosberg 34.5 8 Jarno Trulli 30.5 9 Fernando Alonso 26 10 Timo Glock 24 11 Heikki Kovalainen 22 12 Felipe Massa 22 13 Nick … Continue reading Championship points after Japan
Japanese Grand Prix race result
Posted onPosition Driver Laps Delay Gap 1 Sebastian Vettel 53 2 Jarno Trulli 53 4.877 4.877 3 Lewis Hamilton 53 6.472 1.595 4 Kimi Raikkonen 53 7.94 1.468 5 Nico Rosberg 53 8.793 0.853 6 Nick Heidfeld 53 9.509 0.716 7 Rubens Barrichello 53 10.641 1.132 8 Jenson Button 53 11.474 0.833 9 Robert Kubica 53 … Continue reading Japanese Grand Prix race result
Japanese Grand Prix qualifying pictures
Posted onSuzuka was grey and murky yesterday, but today two sessions were held in bright sunshine, showing off the track at its best. Here’s a collection of pictures from qualifying earlier today.
Vettel has slight strategy advantage (Japanese Grand Prix fuel weights)
Posted onSebastian Vettel should be able to pit one lap later than Jarno Trulli and Lewis Hamilton at the start of the Japanese Grand Prix. But will he be able to keep Hamilton behind at the start of the race? Here are the fuel weights in full.
Crashes for Alguersuari, Glock and Kovalainen halt Japan qualifying (Video)
Posted onQualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka was red-flagged three times for three different accidents. Jaime Alguersuari put his Toro Rosso in the barriers at Degner eight minutes into Q2. Then, four minutes after the session had resumed, Timo Glock crashed his Toyota at the final turn. In Q3 it was Heikki Kovalainen’s turn … Continue reading Crashes for Alguersuari, Glock and Kovalainen halt Japan qualifying (Video)
Sebastian Vettel takes pole in crash-hit session (Japanese Grand Prix qualifying)
Posted onSebastian Vettel is on pole position for the fourth time this season after leading the field in a chaotic qualifying session at Suzuka. Three crashes forced the session to be stopped at different points, including a particularly worrying accident for Timo Glock. And Brawn duo Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello could face penalties after improving … Continue reading Sebastian Vettel takes pole in crash-hit session (Japanese Grand Prix qualifying)
2009 Japanese Grand Prix grid
2009 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onFull grid and starting order for the 2009 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka including any grid penalties that have been applied.
F1 links: Button ‘won’t cheat like Schumacher’
Posted onAfter the Renault scandal it seems several people in F1 are trying to look whiter-than-white. First Ferrari say they’ll give their drivers equals status next year, now Jenson Button is talking about how he won’t copy Schumacher’s tactics of 1994 and 1997: Jenson Button: I’d never cheat to win title (The Sun) "That was Schumacher. … Continue reading F1 links: Button ‘won’t cheat like Schumacher’
Vatanen says “tide is turning” in his favour but fears voter intimidation
Posted onAri Vatanen feels he is the front runner in the FIA president election race following Max Mosley’s letter urging people to vote for Jean Todt. Vatanen told this site: It is very sad he has done this. But they know we are leading now. If he knew they were leading he would never write such … Continue reading Vatanen says “tide is turning” in his favour but fears voter intimidation
New video of Suzuka track on F1 2009 for Wii & PSP
Posted onCodemasters have released a new video showing how the Suzuka circuit, scene of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, will look in their forthcoming game F1 2009. The game goes on sale on November 20th in the UK and November 19th in the rest of Europe. See the press release below for more on-sale information. Press … Continue reading New video of Suzuka track on F1 2009 for Wii & PSP
Suzuka practice washout in pictures
Posted onThe first two F1 practice sessions at Suzuka were disrupted by heavy rain. This was a blow for the eight F1 drivers who haven’t competed in an F1 race weekend at the circuit and badly needed time to acclimatise. But it should make for an unpredictable qualifying session tomorrow. Kamui Kobayashi made his first appearance … Continue reading Suzuka practice washout in pictures