Dear Nigel,
A quick question: in the current Formula 1 grid is there any driver who, if they were in the same age group as you, you could see yourself being close to in the way you were with Gilles? Is there any that you could see yourself going to the pub with? I get the impression that Massa and Chandhok wouldn’t be the worst company in the world.
Mark Farrell
Formula 1
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My F1 drinking companions…
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It can be tough following orders…
Dear Nigel,
Wasn’t Carlos Reutemann the one who reneged on team orders and said that if he wasn’t there to win he might as well be raising sheep in Argentina? What do you make of Ferrari’s team orders, and the submissive stance of both Massa now and Barrichello in the Schumacher years? To me this is a disgrace.
Sergio Botero
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Belgian Grand Prix report
August 30th, 2010 | Nigel Roebuck | 22 Comments
Mark Webber and Lewis Hamilton came to Spa 1-2 in the World Championship, and although Hamilton superbly won the race, and regained the points lead, Webber wasn’t too upset, for he finished second – and none of the three other title contenders scored at all.
It was a typically capricious… Read more
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F1 at The Glen? Not likely…
August 25th, 2010 | Gordon Kirby | 13 Comments
Amid all the talk about reviving the United States Grand Prix in Texas – or anyplace else – many people like to reminisce about the 20 years Formula 1 enjoyed at Watkins Glen. It’s a classic road course of course, with plenty of fast corners, located in a beautiful setting… Read more
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High hopes for Austin
As one who has loved both Formula 1 and the USA all his waking life, I’m delighted to see the two reunited in 2012. And the more I learn about the forthcoming US Grand Prix in Austin, the more enthusiastic I become. For one thing, Tavo Hellmund, the man behind… Read more
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A few words about Texas and F1
August 20th, 2010 | Gordon Kirby | 22 Comments
It’s easy to make jokes about Texas and Formula 1. Even the local press in Austin have been having some fun with the story. At the end of last month John Kelso, a columnist for the Austin American-Statesman, drove to Elroy, the largely uninhabited little burg 15 miles southeast of downtown… Read more
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Motor racing’s autumnal treats
August 18th, 2010 | Rob Widdows | 15 Comments
I have been asked to get back to the blogging, from which I have been absent these past weeks. So here I am. Where have I been hiding? All over the place actually, as is my wont. I was set to take a holiday – my usual lolling around on… Read more
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Hungarian Grand Prix report
August 1st, 2010 | Ed Foster | 114 Comments
On Friday the Hungarian Grand Prix looked as though it was going to be a very processional affair, but thanks to a safety car and a drive through penalty for Vettel, Webber emerged victorious in an action-packed race.
During practice the Red Bulls were worryingly (for the other teams and… Read more
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Will Texas fall in love with F1?
July 30th, 2010 | Gordon Kirby | 10 Comments
On Tuesday, Austin Grand Prix promoter Tavo Hellmund held a press conference with his primary financial backer Red McCombs, former owner of the Minnesota Vikings National Football League team and San Antonio Spurs National Basketball Association team. Hellmund and McCombs insist the track will be ready in time to revive… Read more
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Latest Issue – September 2010
July 30th, 2010 | Web Editor
McLaren: Road & track
Has the company’s F1 team helped to inspire its new road-going MP4-12C?Festival of Speed review
We pick six of the best cars to grace Goodwood and speak to the starsAston Martin at Le Mans
Motor Sport joins the team in the pits; Sam Hancock reports from the… Read more
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