After three years of dominance from the Mercedes power house it was Sebastian Vettel who today snatched victory from the Brackley team, his fourth for the Scuderia and first since Singapore 2015. In fact the whole thing seemed to be a flip of 12 months ago. Last year Ferrari had the same hype surrounding them … Continue reading Vettel wins in Melbourne – Australian GP review
Month: March 2017
Hamilton takes first pole of 2017
The first qualifying session of the season is over and it's Lewis Hamilton who once again takes pole in the Mercedes. The Brit smashed Melbourne's qualifying record with a 1:22.188, 2 tenths ahead of next best Sebastian Vettel Bottas was third. This result shows that Ferrari are ever closer to the silver arrows and if … Continue reading Hamilton takes first pole of 2017
Wehrlein to miss Australian grand prix
Pascal Wehrlein has decided to withdraw from this year's season opening Australian grand Prix amid new concerns over his back injury sustained at Race of champions. “My fitness level is not as it should be for a full race distance because of my training deficit. I explained the situation to the team yesterday evening". Said … Continue reading Wehrlein to miss Australian grand prix
Australian GP, Friday round up
The first practice sessions of the season got under way in Melbourne today and there are some interesting points to take. Mercedes again seem to be top dog, with 3 time world champion Lewis Hamilton behind the wheel, the Brit was half a second up in both practice session. Firstly ahead of team mate Bottas … Continue reading Australian GP, Friday round up
Force India reveal pink VJM10
Force India have officially unveiled the new pink VJM10 car in the flesh. The radical new redesign comes as part of a new sponsorship deal with water technology company BWT that was announced last week. As part of the deal drivers Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon are also using redesigned pink helmets.
Australian grand prix preview
The new season is nearly here and there's a lot to look forward to. Australia will be the first time we see the new cars go up against each other. But first a little more on the race in question: Times- GMT+11 24 March: Practice 1 (12:30) / Practice 2 (16:30) 25 March: Practice 3 … Continue reading Australian grand prix preview
2017 season preview/predictions
The 2017 season is nearly upon and so it's time to sit down and discuss the season ahead. 2017 is shaping up to be a pretty good season but one of the biggest questions going around is whether or not we will have a new world champion. After Rosberg's shock retirement at the end of … Continue reading 2017 season preview/predictions
Paddy Lowe officially joins Williams
Former Mclaren and Mercedes technical chief Paddy Lowe will return to the team with whom he started out if F1 'Williams' for the 2017 season. Lowe's contract with reigning champions Mercedes expired at the end of last year and since no new agreement could be reached he will now take on a new role a … Continue reading Paddy Lowe officially joins Williams
Force India turn pink
Well it was rumoured and now it's here, the VJM10 will now feature a pink livery from Australia. The switch comes from teams new sponsorship deal with water technology company BWT. Along with the striking new livery drivers Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon will themselves sport pink helmets (and of course the race suits)."The arrival … Continue reading Force India turn pink
Surtees dies aged 83
Motor racing legend John Surtees has died after being admitted to hospital and then intensive care with a pre-existing respiratory problem at the age of 83 his family have announced. The Brit became famous in the 50's and 60's for becoming the first and currently only person to win world titles in F1 and motorcycles.He … Continue reading Surtees dies aged 83