All Posts Tagged With: "Suzuka"
Japan 2009: The Grid, Maybe
Please note, this grid is very much subject to change. The FIA have stated they will publish the final grid prior to the race on Sunday morning, and until then we are all left to guess. The reason for the sudden disruption to the regular running is because of the unusually high number of [...]
Japan 2009: Penalties Galore
Several drivers have felt the wrath of the FIA this weekend during the Japanese Grand Prix qualifying session. The afternoon was hectic and saw many accidents as drivers skated over gravel traps and contacted barriers. With several red flags and many more yellow flags, the stewards were having a field day.
Japan 2009: Qualifying Result
In a difficult session that saw Mark Webber not take part and several red flags caused by drivers going off-track, Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel has triumphed in taking pole position for tomorrow’s race. The first of the day’s incidents actually took place in the third practice session prior to qualifying, when Mark Webber ploughed his [...]
Suzuka Extends Deal To Host Japanese Grand Prix For Two More Years
The Honda-owned Suzuka circuit will continue to host the Japanese Grand Prix it has been announced, the decision to continue at the track for another two years being reached today between Suzuka officials and Bernie Ecclestone. The race had recently been alternating between Suzuka and Fuji International Speedway, a decision that caused widespread dismay among [...]
The Future Looks Bright For Formula One
Although the shadow of financial doom and gloom is cast over Formula One at the current time, I cannot help but feel relatively optimistic for the sport’s future. As with many things in life, motor sport will continue long after the current recession has passed, and already we can see signs of the sport looking [...]
The Value Of A Decent Racing Circuit Is Lost On Ecclestone
With a history of producing great Formula One races, and on a circuit that is actually good in most aspects, Suzuka today can stand proud that while their track may be aging, at least they can boast decent toilet facilities. Yes, I’m afraid that once again I most bemoan the changing of the Japanese Grand [...]
Suzuka And Fuji To Share Japanese Grand Prix
After losing out on a chance to continue its hosting of the Japanese Grand Prix this year, the famous Honda-owned Suzuka circuit will be reinstated from 2009 onwards. In a similar deal to the German Grand Prix, the event will be shared between two circuits: Suzuka and current host Fuji. The current calendar has Fuji [...]
No Imola For 2007
After the initial shock of having the 2007 Formula One season calendar published way ahead of its typical end-of current-season date, people asked a lot of questions regarding the lack of circuits mentioned in the calendar. It was also noted that the proposed calendar had a four week gap between the third and fourth [...]
