F1 Insight
Formula 1 analysis and race pondering
596 posts
- Misc
The F1 Magazine and the Internet
Over at Craigblog, Craig has been debating the possibility of canceling his copy of F1 Racing magazine, noting that its quality has declined of late and there is little that it tells him that he doesn't already know. As…
- Drivers
Who Partners Hamilton?
With the strengthening rumor that Alonso has agreed to go to Ferrari next year, with Massa off to Toyota, talk surrounds a replacement for McLaren. Even if the Ferrari story is untrue, it seems inevitable that Alonso…
- Politics
Max and the Manufacturers Again
One of the things that really sickened me about the WMSC hearing was Mosley's crowing after the event. In particular, his assertion that "If they do anything wrong against Alonso, they will have to answer to us in Paris…
- Politics
Max, Charlie and Movable Floors
A couple of days ago, Sidepodcast dot com was kind enough to mention me in his post entitled The FIA Transcripts (Part 2) . It is stated that I am less interested in the details that emerged in the meeting but that is a…
- Scott Speed
Scott Speed to Stock Cars
I see that Scott Speed is following in the footsteps of Montoya and Villeneuve by entering American stock car racing, as expected. He will be driving for Eddie Sharp Racing in the ARCA series, a preparation for the…
- Politics
Transcript Travesties
The transcripts of both WMSC meetings that dealt with McLaren have been published and, predictably, most people are finding the minor revelations they contain and concentrating on those. So yes, it appears that Ron…
- Misc
Blogging Formula One
Keith Collantine has done a brave thing over at F1 Fanatic - he has invited all his readers who use Facebook to become his friends. Well, not so much an invite but it amounts to the same thing. Don't be surprised if…
- Misc
The Spyker Magazine
It is generally true that the further towards the back of the grid an F1 team is, the more friendly it is towards its fans. Renault are trying to make a difference but it may not be entirely coincidental that, as they…
- Races
Spa Reflections
Thank goodness for Smokin' Rob Kubica! As the rest held station in true modern F1 style, the Pole was burning rubber in his efforts to get by anyone who dared to be ahead of him. He is no respecter of reputations, this…
- Races
Qualifying at Spa
If ever there was a circuit to make one forget you-know-what, it has to be Spa. There is nothing on the calendar that can approach the sight of the cars screaming down the straights, swooping through high speed bends,…
- Politics
The WMSC and Opinion
When Ron Dennis first entered F1 as a result of buying the struggling McLaren team, I knew nothing about him. The immediate change he made to the team, taking them with unbelievable speed to the front of the grid, I…
- Politics
The Polarization of Formula One
Crunch day is tomorrow, when the WMSC meet to decide whether there is just cause to penalize McLaren for bringing the sport into disrepute - a charge that the council has already ruled upon. I had my say on the matter…
- Politics
Sport and Politics in Formula One
With the reconvened meeting of the World Motor Sports Council due in two days' time, it is hard to think of anything else in connection with F1. I am sure that all F1 fans hate to see their sport airing its dirty linen…
- Races
Thoughts on the Italian Grand Prix
It was not a great race but it was an important one. The McLaren one/two, with Alonso first, makes the driver's championship close to a two-horse race. Raikkonen and Massa are still in with mathematical chances but, as…
- Races
Monza Qualifying
I love Monza. The speed, the setting, the famous bends, the history, the tifosi, everything combines to make it a great occasion, whether or not the race is processional. Watching qualifying is a joy to me, therefore,…
- Politics
A Pox on Both Their Houses
On a Friday before a Grand Prix the news should be all about free practice. But not today; never mind that Ferrari have been quick in the first session, thereby showing that the tests at Monza gave a false impression -…
- Politics
The Return of the Espionage Scandal
The FIA's announcement that the scheduled Appeal Court hearing of the espionage case will be replaced by a reconconvened meeting of the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) is the big news this week on the political front.…
- Drivers
Gary Paffett Waits
As we wait to see whether Prodrive will make the grid in 2008 and, if so, with what chassis, speculation continues regarding the drivers that Dave Richards might pick for his team. Presuming that Prodrive get its wish…
- Drivers
Bruce McLaren Remembered
Of late the online F1 fraternity have been up in arms over the removal by FOM of F1 videos on YouTube. The incredible shortsightedness of the marketing arm of the sport is staggering, especially in view of the fact that…
- Races
More Thoughts on Night Races
It gets more and more likely that the Singapore GP will be held at night , as planned. In previous posts, I have doubted the feasibility of night races because of the safety aspect. It also seems something of an insult…