Germany’s free to air television broadcaster has denied it is disappointed with Michael Schumacher. Sunday’s Hockenheim race was not a sellout, and predicted astronomical TV ratings earlier this year have now subsided, given the seven time world champion’s modest return to formula one in 2010. An impressive 10 million Germans tuned into his comeback race [...]
Rain could affect this weekend’s running of the German grand prix. Although the preceding days at Hockenheim are expected to be very hot, severe weather – including heavy downpours – is predicted to be delivered by a cold front on Thursday and Friday. Rain is also possible on Saturday, with only a low chance of [...]
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Jul.6 (GMM) McLaren’s British drivers on Tuesday responded to a claim their battle for team supremacy can be likened to an Aesop’s Fable. Recently, Lewis Hamilton’s use of the Fable “sour grapes” was misinterpreted by the Spanish press as his accusation that Fernando Alonso is jealous of the 2008 world champion. And on Monday, 1996 [...]
Christian Horner has warned Red Bull’s rivals that the exhaust system of the RB6 car is not a silver bullet. At Valencia nearly two weeks ago, Ferrari, Mercedes and Renault got so-called ‘blown rear diffusers’ up and running on their cars. And this weekend at Silverstone, the concept is part of McLaren’s latest upgrade, with [...]
Two days have passed after the contested races in Valencia and Fernando Alonso’s mood has been heated then cooled. In his blog on the official Ferrari site now he regrets his remarks, which he angrily criticized immediately after the race the stewards and the FIA accused of manipulation. Meanwhile, he sees what happened now with [...]
The Valencia street circuit is now a “home” for formula one, according to F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone. Ahead of its debut race in 2008, it is believed a seven-year contract was signed. But the venue has met with criticism, including a 5.4 kilometre layout that has hosted processional races, and a lack of atmosphere [...]
David Coulthard does not back Christian Horner’s view that Ferrari were “naughty” for testing at Fiorano last week. Red Bull boss Horner has accused the Italian team of breaching the “spirit” of the in-season ban by trying a new exhaust layout at Fiorano under the guise of a filming and promotional run. “I say fair [...]
Who has not dreamed of as a VIP to a Formula 1 weekend quite get close to the Grand Prix stars and their cars? The nonprofit United Charity Foundation makes now open. Until 16 July online can be increased by a VIP package for the Hockenheim Ring, which includes access to Mercedes-lounge including entertainment and [...]
With formula one between grands prix, many familiar faces spent their weekends in a slightly different racing environment. Sports lover Mark Webber was F1′s most recognisable face in the paddock of premier motorcycle racing MotoGP’s Silverstone round. But also at the British circuit was Mercedes’ Nick Fry, HRT driver Karun Chandhok, commentator Martin Brundle and [...]
Jun.17 (GMM) Pirelli may be looking to acquire a Toyota formula one car with which to do some specific tyre testing later this year. With the Italian brand likely to succeed Bridgestone as F1′s official supplier in 2011-2013, it emerged recently that some development track testing is probable in the coming months. Mercedes reserve driver [...]
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