F1 Insight
Formula 1 analysis and race pondering
596 posts
- Misc
The Cruelty of Luck
I have come to the conclusion that Lady Luck is a bully, especially when it comes to F1. It cannot be coincidence that when the Lady decides to smile upon you as a driver or a team, it seems that you never put a foot…
- Regulations
How to Exit a Grand Prix
Lately it seems that every race has its controversy, its storm in a teacup hotly debated with passion and reason, its opportunities for bashing or defending the drivers involved. A couple of weeks ago it was Kimi taking…
- Races
Kubica and BMW Win in Canada
It is always nice when fate decides to favor the good guys for a change - and in Canada that is exactly what happened. Lewis Hamilton did BMW the favor of taking out himself and Ferrari's main challenger, Kimi…
- Teams
Dr Theissen, BMW's Genius
In my time, I have been a fan of drivers and a fan of F1 teams. At one time, I was even an enthusiastic supporter of one of the designers, Gordon Murray of Brabham fame. But, like Patrick, of Motorsport Ramblings , I…
- Politics
Where Now, Formula One?
I was reluctant to write a third Mosley post after having done two in a row but find I have to. This one will be a little different, however, as it suggests that Tuesday's confidence vote may not be all the bad news so…
- Races
Mosley, the FIA and the Future
I suppose I should not have been surprised by today's vote at the FIA EGM, but I was genuinely hopeful that the delegates would see how much damage Mosley's continuing tenure is doing to the organization and to motor…
- FIA
Max Mosley and the Meeting
I have avoided talking about Max Mosley for over a week now. Our interest is motor sport, after all, and the business of Mosley's survival or fall is subsidiary to that, as important for the future of the FIA as it is.…
- Drivers
A Reflection on Test Drivers
I seem to be forming a habit of quoting Steven Roy but here goes anyway. In a recent comment on an article in F1 Fanatic , Steven made the following point: "I think he [Allan McNish] also suffered by being the first…
- Drivers
Nelson Piquet Revisited
If you were asked to pick three drivers from F1 as the quickest at the moment, it is likely that several candidates would present themselves to you immediately; these would probably include Kimi Raikkonen, Fernando…
- Opinion
The Lessons of Toro Rosso
Gerhard Berger is much in the news today after his recent vocal support for Max Mosley's continued tenure as FIA President. The rumor of Berger's candidacy for Max's position is a bit unlikely, given that the STR…
- Races
Monaco Exceeds Expectations
Once again Monaco proves itself as a great venue for F1 racing, admittedly with the assistance of a rainy day. So much incident, disaster, triumph and drama was packed into this year's race that it was easily the best…
- Politics
Mosley versus Ecclestone
The farce continues. As Max Mosley dodges about in Monaco, trying not to be asked any questions, Bernie Ecclestone finds it necessary to write to the FIA members to refute Max's dubious claims against CVC, also…
- Races
Monaco - Let Me Count The Ways
Over at BlogF1 , Oliver White has asked the question I Love/Hate Monaco Because... I was going to answer in a comment but then realized it would be too long a story and really needed a post to itself. So here's my…
- Politics
Circles Within Circles
Today, Autosport has an interesting article entitled Analysis: the state of Formula One . It contains the thoughts of some of the teams' heavyweights on the prospects for the future of F1. What I find surprising is the…
- Drivers
Formula One and Kyle Who?
Normally, I would pounce upon such a gift as the release of Max Mosley's letter to the FIA member clubs but my disadvantage in time zones has really caught me out on this one. I am late, in other words, and already…
- Regulations
Force India and the FIA
Force India and Red Bull are reported to be in talks to end the long arbitration process over the legality of the Toro Rosso cars (effectively versions of the Red Bull chassis). The demise of Super Aguri, also part of…
- Opinion
Tilting at Windmills
Fresh from an amusing little battle in the comments section of one of Ollie's posts , I find myself reflecting on my preference for the unusual or disregarded viewpoint. It is true that the mention of the phrase…
- History
The Ages of Formula One
Keith Collantine of F1 Fanatic has written a fascinating post on the 2008 Monaco Historic GP , accompanied by some excellent photographs. These illustrate most effectively a change in the appearance of GP cars from 1968…
- Races
Talking Turkey
I think we need to be grateful to Hamilton and McLaren for making a fight of the Turkish GP. This was supposed to be yet another Ferrari walkover and so it would have been, had not there been more guile to the McLaren…
- Regulations
Rumors and Regulations
Apparently, a rumor is doing the rounds in the F1 paddock that Ferrari have managed to increase the power available from their V8 engine for the 2008 season. The story goes that this has given them a decisive advantage…