Archive: October, 2008
Caption Contest: #62
The sixty-second photograph to feature in BlogF1’s caption contest. You know the drill, think of something funny and witty to say and leave it as a comment below. Apologies for being a little late this week, but here we have a press conference with Heikki Kovalainen of McLaren and Mark Webber of Red Bull Racing. [...]
Where Will You Be Watching The Brazilian Grand Prix?
With one week to go before the title showdown commences in Brazil, I was wondering where Formula One fans will be watching the grand prix from. Given that the race is on at about 5pm UK time, many Brits may be out and about on a Sunday afternoon and may not be in their usual [...]
White Powder Sabotage Claims At Ferrari Were True
Civil courts in Modena have announced that the Ferrari team were on the receiving end of a sabotage plot just prior to the 2007 Monaco Grand Prix. At the time, then-employee Nigel Stepney was seen in an tightly controlled area of the factory loitering around the Ferrari cars that were due to be sent to [...]
Could Eddie Jordan Make A Formula One Comeback?
British newspaper The Daily Express are reporting that former team owner Eddie Jordan could be about to make a comeback to Formula One, the Irish businessman being linked with the BBC as part of their 2009 commentary and broadcast team. The BBC have been very tight-lipped about their line-up for their 2009 return, with Martin [...]
FIA & FOTA Work Together On Cost-Cutting Measures
The FIA and new association FOTA met on Tuesday in Geneva to discuss proposed changes to Formula One’s future direction. The talks came about after FIA president Max Mosley continued to whittle on about saving money and making the motor racing series more single-spec, notably the engines. FOTA sent Luca di Montezemolo and John Howett [...]
The Canadian Grand Prix Is Not Completely Dead, Yet
After the Canadian Grand Prix was rudely dropped from the 2009 calendar, the world gasped in horror at the largest automobile market on the planet not having the opportunity to showcase the very sport that the car manufacturers invest in. The North American fanbase were appalled, and I personally was disgusted at not only losing [...]
Fernando Alonso: Helmet-Cam At Circuit de Catalunya
Fernando Alonso: Helmet Cam At Circuit de Catalunya.
Fernando Alonso: 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso: 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix.
