Archive: August, 2006
F1 2007 Calendar – Possible Revisions
Formula One’s calendar for the 2007 season was published on Tuesday, and a lot of people have been asking questions, and quite rightly so.
The calendar has a few perculiarities about it, most notably the exclusion of San Marino and European Grands Prix, and the Suzuka circuit in Japan. Other strange oddities relating to the [...]
Sweet Renault Music
Can a Formula One car play music?
Well, this Renault is definitely playing Britain’s national anthem, God Save The Queen, whilst on show at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed. Presumably orchestrated using a computer to rev the engine at certain times to produce each pitch, it is quite interesting. Well, for about 30 [...]
F1 2007 Calendar
Click here to see the current calendar and an up-to-date version of the proposed 2007 listings.
The FIA have announced the 2007 Formula One calendar, and this one is certainly going to cause some controversy. We have known for a while that Suzuka was being replaced with Fuji, but I think having it announced like [...]
Istanbul: Plus24
After the excitement of the Turkish Grand Prix, the remaining four races look to be thrilling as the season climaxes to its finale in Brazil in late October.
The one question on everyones lips (and has been since before the season started) surrounds the future of Michael Schumacher. Ferrari have stated that a decision will [...]
Massa Takes Maiden Victory
After an eventful Turkish Grand Prix, Felipe Massa has won from Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher. This is Massa’s first win in 67 attempts, and the 25 year old Brazilian led from the start and looked mighty throughout the race, not allowing his team mate or championship leader Alonso to get even close.
The start [...]
Istanbul: Race Result
1. Massa – Ferrari
2. Alonso – Renault
3. M. Schumacher – Ferrari
4. Button – Honda
5. De La Rosa – McLaren
6. Fisichella – Renault
7. R. Schumacher – Toyota
8. Barrichello – Honda
Istanbul: Qualifying Result
1. Massa – Ferrari
2. M. Schumacher – Ferrari
3. Alonso – Renault
4. Fisichella – Renault
5. Heidfeld – BMW Sauber
6. Button – Honda
7. Raikkonen – McLaren
8. Kubica – BMW Sauber
9. Webber – Williams
10. Klien – Red Bull
Five Races To Go…
So the three week break was pretty painful, with no race since that win by Jenson Button in Hungary. But wheels will soon turn again as the Formula One circus heads to Turkey for the second time.
Currently, Fernando Alonso leads the Drivers Championship with 100 points. Trailing him – but only by 10 [...]
