As the first-time host of a major sporting event, whether it’s the football World Cup the Olympic Games or a Formula One Grand Prix, any venue always generates an air of anticipation. It’s the adventure of sailing into the unknown, the new – sometimes the unexpected. More often than not these maiden venues pull off … Continue reading
It may have been another crushing victory for Sebastian Vettel and his Red Bull team, but there is still plenty of interest and intrigue from the weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to analyse and digest. How did he do it? Why did Fernando Alonso end up in hospital? And just why did Mercedes experience a … Continue reading
Lewis Hamilton has stirred up controversy again this weekend after claiming he was ‘too good’ to be battling with Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg for 4th place. The Briton’s comments came soon after he criticised reigning World Champion Sebastian Vettel for being ‘boring’ and ‘putting fans to sleep’ with his dominance of the modern Formula One era. … Continue reading
Sunday’s Korean Grand Prix was an all-German affair as Sebastian Vettel took a significant step toward a fourth consecutive world title and Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg dragged his Sauber to a stunning 4th place. The reigning World Champion’s clean break from pole was key to his dominance as he never allowed challengers Romain Grosjean and Lewis … Continue reading
Lewis Hamilton has spoken out against crowds at Formula One races this year who have booed World Championship leader Sebastian Vettel. The Briton made his remarks after spectators gathered under the podium during Sunday’s prize-giving ceremony jeered and heckled the German who had won the race by some half a minute margin over Fernando Alonso. … Continue reading
Hamilton – Podium ‘would be amazing’ – win is gone Alonso – Mediocre qualifying ‘means nothing’ Raikkonen – Will race through back injury pain Vettel – ‘we expected Mercedes to be close’ Lewis Hamilton has claimed starting from 5th on the grid for today’s Singapore Grand Prix means he has no chance of winning the … Continue reading
Sebastian Vettel seized pole position for tomorrow’s Singapore Grand Prix in an unorthodox qualifying session this afternoon, despite electing not to make a second timed run in Q3. The German was joined on the front row by compatriot Nico Rosberg, whose success left team-mate Lewis Hamilton claiming his chances of winning the race were over … Continue reading
So, it’s official – a driver once ‘paid-off’ by Ferrari to leave earlier than his contract dictated is to return to Maranello and, in the process, usurp a former team-mate who held sway in their relationship. But the impending arrival of Kimi Raikkonen at the Scuderia has unleashed a wave of nostalgia for one of … Continue reading
Lewis Hamilton has admitted his claims that his 2013 World Championship bid was ‘over’ after finishing 9th at the Italian Grand Prix was the result of frustration following a ‘disaster of a weekend’ – and that he will continue to fight until it is beyond mathematical reach. The Briton had his worst weekend of the … Continue reading
Sebastian Vettel romped to victory in today’s Italian Grand Prix at Monza to extend his championship lead to 53 points, overcoming gearbox maladies that also blighted team mate Mark Webber’s race. The Red Bull duo, starting from the front row, finished 1st and 3rd to sandwich the Ferrari favourite Fernando Alonso who advanced from his … Continue reading
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