Archive: September, 2006
Google Earth Images
As some of you are probably aware, I’m currently attempting to list as many circuits as possible on the Circuits & Calendars page. This is quite a daunting task as I not only want to capture a decent image, but also include some information on the circuits. This information is sometimes quite hard [...]
Spyker Seal Ferrari Engine Deal For 2007
Spyker – new owners of Midland F1 – have cemented a deal to run Ferrari V8’s next year in a bid to improve their competitiveness and move off the back of the grid. The team have also re-sign Dutch driver Christijan Albers as expected, leaving one seat left which is currently being hunted by [...]
Shanghai: Qualifying Results
1. Alonso – Renault
2. Fisichella – Renault
3. Barrichello – Honda
4. Button – Honda
5. Raikkonen – McLaren
6. M. Schumacher – Ferrari
7. De La Rosa – McLaren
8. Heidfeld – BMW Sauber
9. Kubica – BMW Sauber
10. Doornbos – Red Bull
FIA/AMD Formula One Survey: Results
Click here to be taken to the FIA website, where they have published the results of their survey which was conducted earlier this year.
Ferrari is currently the fans favourite team, hording 30% of votes. McLaren took 21% and Renault and Williams tied for third. Michael Schumacher was the fans favourtite driver on 28%, [...]
Germany To Split Grand Prix
The German Grand Prix will be split between its two major circuits – Hockenheim and Nurburgring – it was announced today. Hockenheim will host the race in 2008 and 2010, and Nurburburgring will stage the 2007 and 2009 Grands Prix.
This announcement came after much speculation arose after the FIA released the provisional calendar somewhat [...]
Spyker Unveils New Livery
Since the Dutch motor company Spyker bought the Midland Formula One team ten days ago with Michel Mol from Lost Boys, they have been busily rebranding the team and introducing new sponsors to the world of F1. And at Silverstone today, the team rolled out of the garage with their striking new colours, reminiscent [...]
Centreline Downwash Generating Wing Delayed Until 2009
After a meeting today in Paris between the teams and the FIA, it was decided that a raft of aerodynamic changes (due to come in to force in 2008) would now be delayed until 2009.
Late last year, the FIA proposed changing the rear wing on Formula One cars to reduce turbulence and help drivers get [...]
San Marino May Return To Calendar
The Formula One San Marino Grand Prix – held at the Imola circuit – may return next year after team bosses unanimously agreed to have 18 races next year. When the FIA released their provisional calendar for the 2007 season, San Marino was omitted, and suspicions arose when it was thought that Sagis (the [...]
