On 14 July 1951, Jose Froilan Gonzalez drove his 375 F1 to take the first victory for Ferrari in the Formula 1 World Championship. It was the first chapter of a long story that would include more than 200 wins 16 constructors’ championship titles so far. Gonzalez had become known as El Cabezon, ‘the Wild … Continue reading On this day in 1951: Gonzalez scores Ferrari’s first F1 win
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40 years today: Mario Andretti?óÔé¼Ôäós first F1 win
Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMario Andretti won his first F1 race 40 years ago today at the 1971 South African Grand Prix.
Changing tracks: Interlagos
Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onOnce almost eight kilometres long with a two-and-a-half-minute lap, Interlagos has been halved in length since holding its first world championship race in 1973.
Mercedes deny Massa held up Schumacher for Alonso
Korean Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes have denied reports Michael Schumacher was held up by Felipe Massa during the Korean Grand Prix.
“Drivers of today are best since my day”
Jackie Stewart interview part 2
Posted onIn part two of F1 Fanatic’s interview with Sir Jackie Stewart he tells us why he’s backing Mark Webber to win the world championship.
2011 F1 testing dates confirmed
2011 F1 season
Posted onThe F1 teams have agreed the test dates for the 2011 F1 season.
Contrary to earlier reports the teams will not be testing at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal.
Korea say 168,000 attended first F1 race
Korean Grand Prix
Posted onThe inaugural Korean Grand Prix attracted 168,000 spectators over the three-day event, the race organisers claimed on Friday.
“I was fortunate to race in my era”
Jackie Stewart interview part 1
Posted onSir Jackie Stewart’s racing career is the subject of a new book, “Collage”, which brings together newspaper and magazine clippings, photographs and all kinds of other documents from his life.
Bernie Ecclestone hits 80 with no sign of slowing down
Feature
Posted onBernie Ecclestone, the most powerful man in Formula 1, turn 80 years old today.
He’s been a racing driver, a manager and a team owner. But above all it’s in his role as president of Formula One Management that he exerts far-reaching influence over F1.
Korean International Circuit: your verdict
Posted onDespite months of doubt over whether the race would actually go ahead the Korean Grand Prix did take place and produced a race to remember.
What’s your verdict on F1’s newest circuit? Is it a worthwhile addition to the calendar?
Win the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2010 DVD
Posted onThe Goodwood Festival of Speed is a terrific event which brings together classic and contemporary racing cars along with their drivers in a summer tea party setting. I look forward to it every year. Does the DVD review bring it to life?
McLaren and Red Bull need to bow to the inevitable and back one driver
Posted onIf Red Bull and McLaren were in any doubt of the advantages of throwing their championship efforts behind one driver, Fernando Alonso’s rise from fifth place before the German Grand Prix to championship leader should cause them to re-evaluate their approach.
2010 Korean Grand Prix: the complete F1 Fanatic race weekend review
Posted onThe first-ever Korean Grand Prix was dramatic and unpredictable at every twist and turn – once the race finally got started! Find all the F1 Fanatic Korean Grand Prix coverage in one place below ?óÔé¼ÔÇ£ from Friday practice to the post-race review and our live comments on every session.
Seven players tie for top score in Korean round of Predictions Championship
Posted onThe tie-breaker had to be invoked for round 17 of the Predictions Championship after seven players tied for best prediction. Guessing the pole position time for this race was always going to be tricky but H Mrkovic did the best job, getting within 0.032s of the pole time and scooping the top prize this weekend. … Continue reading Seven players tie for top score in Korean round of Predictions Championship
Who was the best driver of the Korean Grand Prix weekend? (Poll)
Posted onWhich driver did the best job during the Korean Grand Prix weekend? See below for my pick of the best drivers in the Korean Grand Prix. Review each driver’s race weekend in detail below and vote for who you thought was the most impressive driver.
Disaster as drivers retire from first and second places (Red Bull race review)
Posted onThe Korean Grand Prix ended with one RB6 caked in mud and another in fire extinguisher foam. This couldn’t have been a more crushing result for Red Bull. Having annexed the front row of the grid for the eighth time this year they came away with nothing after a crash and a blown engine.
Alonso capitalises on Red Bull’s troubles for Korean win (Ferrari race review)
Posted onFernando Alonso seized an 11 point championship lead over Mark Webber with his fifth win of 2010 in the Korean Grand Prix. He bounced back from a slow pit stop which cost him a place to Lewis Hamilton and stayed on top of tyre wear in the closing stages to score an impressive win.
Hamilton keeps his title hopes alive as Button’s fade (McLaren race review)
Posted onSecond place in Korea keeps Lewis Hamilton within range of the championship leaders heading into the last two races. But Jenson Button seems destined to lose his championship crown. He struggled for pace in the rain and slumped to a point-less 12th after spinning near the end of the race.
Rosberg questions why Webber didn’t brake in crash (Mercedes race review)
Posted onMichael Schumacher matched his best result of the year, passing Jenson Button on his way to fourth place in Korea. But it was a case of what might have been for team mate Nico Rosberg who was taken out of the race shortly after overtaking Lewis Hamilton.
Korea’s first Grand Prix was the longest for 50 years (Korean GP facts and stats)
Posted onKorea’s first ever Grand Prix was always going to have a place in the history books. But taking near three hours to complete, it also became the longest world championship race since 1960. Read on for more stats and facts from the Korean Grand Prix.