In case you’ve not seen footage of the Fuji Speedway before, have a look at the video here. Players of Gran Turismo 4 will tell you that the current track is nothing like the fast, flowing layout used for the first two Japanese Grands Prix in 1976 and 1977. Looking at the new circuit, two … Continue reading They dropped Suzuka for this?
The often-controversial magazine BusinessF1 has been brought into disrepute once again. Editor Tom Rubython is being sued for libel by FIA director of publicity Richard Woods. Woods is claiming US$550,000 worth of damages. Rubython has suffered defeat in a series of recent cases. Not only that, but an enterprising and anonymous individual has set up … Continue reading More woe for BusinessF1
A survey conducted for the July issue of F1 Racing assessing the achievements of this year’s Formula One drivers saw Michael Schumacher severely criticised over his ‘moment of madness’ at Rascasse in qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix. The poll of top F1 insiders such as Max Mosley and Keke Rosberg saw half of the … Continue reading Schumacher slammed in F1 Racing poll
This week’s Trackside was all about the British Grand Prix – but with the focus on GP2 star Lewis Hamilton who won the hearts of the crowd. At least, that is, those who weren’t engrossed in the football… Related links Autotrader.co.uk – Trackside: Home hero Hamilton steals the show (external) Tags: f1 / formula one … Continue reading Trackside: Here comes Hamilton
The annual game of ‘who goes where’ for next year is on hiatus until the truth about Michael Schumacher’s future is known – and that is not expected to come until September. F1Fanatic has it’s own view on what Schumacher will do, but team principles up and down the pit lane are wisely biding their … Continue reading Too many drivers, too few drives
Two papers this morning followed up the British Grand Prix coverage with interviews with the two drivers most likely to make their debuts in F1 next year. The Guardian picked Heikki Kovalainen, Renault’s test driver whom Nico Rosberg narrowly beat to the GP2 title last year. Kovalainen’s conventional racing credentials are strong (2004 World Series … Continue reading The new breed
Formula One is up against the World Cup for national press attention this summer. On the face of it, it is going to have to entertain far better than it did at Silverstone to get a mention. Find out more in our post-race media review. Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor … Continue reading British Grand Prix 2006 Media Review
Silverstone provided an ultra-fast spectacle this year, but not the scintillating racing we so memorably saw in 2003. No, this was a Barcelona-style procession: a demonstration of the phenomenal cornering abilities of modern cars, but not the combative talents of their drivers. If you needed proof that the cause lies with the aerodynamic properties of … Continue reading Alonso flies to Silverstone victory
Fernando Alonso’s fifth win of 2006 is his third in a row and takes him to 74 points from a potential 80 – that’s 92.5% of the maximum available. Giancarlo Fisichella’s failure to get ahead of Kimi Raikkonen in the dying stages of the race meant that the Finn edged ahead of him by a … Continue reading 2006 Stats Update: Britain
The first gallery of pictures from the 2006 British Grand Prix are now available – including British World Touring Car Champion Andy Priaulx in the BMW F1 Park… Related links 2006 British Grand Prix Gallery part one Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor sport
A very revealing interview with Bernie Ecclestone and Max Mosley was published earlier this week by the FIA Press Office. Of particular interest was Bernie’s answer to the question, “Do you feel like winners now [that the teams have signed for 2008]?”: I don’t think there are any winners I think we are all losers. … Continue reading Bernie: “We’re all losers”
As promised, here’s a clip of last night’s F1 Fan Forum with yours truly asking a question to Murray Walker. Unfortunately people find my surname difficult to pronounce even when it’s been written clearly. So not only did they get my name wrong, but my handwriting was mocked on national radio! Regardless, I was delighted … Continue reading F1 Fan Forum: Muzza audio
Making a Trackside double-bill this week we featured my interview with World Touring Car Champion Andy Priaulx. As usual, it would be great to get some feedback. Related links Autotrader.co.uk – Trackside special: Andy Priaulx interview (external) Tags: motor sport / andy priaulx / bmw
The Radio 1 Fan Forum was last night and featured (left to right) David Coulthard, Gil de Ferran, Pat Symonds, David Croft (presenter), Anthony Davidson and Murray Walker. I was lucky enough to get to ask one of the questions, check back later for an audio clip. Coulthard’s penchant for risque humour was much in … Continue reading F1 Fan Forum: Muzza backs Schumi!
Tonight from 7pm BBC Radio 5 Live will host a special forum previewing the British Grand Prix. Participants slated to appear include Murray Walker, Pat Symonds, Gil de Ferran and Anthony Davidson. I’m going to be in the audience, so if you’ve got any questions you’d like putting to these four please leave a comment … Continue reading Radio 5 Live F1 Forum
Formula One Administration have at long last woken up to the potential of F1 merchandise and have begun selling F1-branded gear. The online F1 store has gear starting at ?âÔÇÜ?é?ú6 for a humble notepad, up to ?âÔÇÜ?é?ú390 for a chronograph watch. It’s great to see these (belated) steps into the kind of promotion that Moto … Continue reading F1 for sale – finally
The UK Motor Sports Association have launched the National Motorsport Week which will take place from 12th-20th August 2006. Chief Executive of the MSA Colin Hilton said: Motorsport is one of the UK’s greatest success stories. We can boast champions in almost every discipline and our reputation on the world stage is second to none. … Continue reading UK National Motorsport Week
This week’s regular Trackside article took in unusual victory celebrations, Katherine Legge’s fine Champ Car drive, and the British Grand Prix. Feedback appreciated! Related links Autotrader.co.uk: Trackside – Crazy car celebrations (external) Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor sport
Earlier than usual, and clashing awkwardly with the football World Cup, it’s the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. With Spa-Francorchamps off the calendar for the foreseeable future and Suzuka axed for dull Fuji from next year, this could soon be the best circuit on the calendar. The drivers raved about the track on their first … Continue reading British Grand Prix 2006 Preview
Watching the Indy Racing League from Watkins Glen, where Formula One raced until 1980, got me wondering how three of the top international single seater series compared with one another when using the same circuits. I compared best lap times from the 2005 F1 and Champ Car seasons, and 2005-06 A1 Grand Prix season. No … Continue reading F1 vs A1 vs Champ Car
