Previewing the Bahrain Grand Prix we look at Kimi Raikkonen’s chances as he inches closer to Sebastien Vettel, the thrilling rookie battle at Toro Rosso and whether Nico Rosberg can do anything about Lewis Hamilton. Return of the Iceman Kimi Raikkonen has been making very positive noises about his chances in Bahrain. With a superb…
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3 reasons Bernie is backing V8s
Bernie Ecclestone has bemoaned Formula 1’s hybrid power units throughout 2014. Occasional barbs about their volume and the like have now given way to more calculated comments about a return to noisier, less efficient V8 units. Of course for someone like Bernie, volume has nothing to do with it. Ferrari No matter how successful Mercedes,…
Why the plight of F1’s small teams could benefit IndyCar
Formula 1 is in a state of flux as teams go bust and others teeter on the brink. Question marks hang over existing squads and their ability to survive beyond next season. Amidst such doom and gloom, how can such issues possibly benefit any other form of motor sport? For IndyCar, In a number of ways…
2015 – Nico Rosberg’s year
The dust of Abu Dhabi has barely settled and the broken pieces of Nico Rosberg’s car have not been fully analysed. Testing proper for 2015 is still weeks away but there is every reason to believe next season could be Nico Rosberg’s year. His 2014 challenge ended in disappointing fashion. Whilst his team-mate was romping…
Hawksworth & Sato – 2015’s most interesting match up
Proposing the match-up between Jack Hawksworth and Takuma Sato as IndyCar’s most interesting for 2015 should be a surprise. Team Penske alone are offering up a quartet of team-mates that bring with them a myriad of sub-plots – how the ‘frenemies’ Power and Pagenaud get is certainly the tastiest. Whilst the AJ Foyt Racing drivers will not vie…
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix preview
So here we are – Abu Dhabi. After 18 rounds, as desired, the drivers title is still to be decided and double points have come in to their own. Lewis versus Nico is the main topic of interest but the possibility of this being the end of the F1 road for many is equally of…
Aspiration and F1
It seems that the typically divisive F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone reached a new milestone recently: uniting almost everyone associated with the sport in complete bewilderment. Ecclestone’s comments on F1, it’s audiences, social media and his preference for septuagenarian fans had pretty much everyone aghast. The reality of him being out of touch with modern communications…
Is NASCAR’s new Chase mis-firing?
This year’s NASCAR Chase format has seen a further evolution of the concept. Instead of the top 12 drivers being eligible through the final races, the ‘eliminator’ is whittling the drivers down to 4 who will contend for the title at Homestead. The burning question: is it working or is it starting to backfire on…
Brazilian Grand Prix preview
For a circuit that is used to serving up spectacular championship deciders, it is sad that off-track stories dominate at Interlagos. It is unsurprising however that the plight of Formula 1’s smaller teams is hogging the limelight. And then there were 10… At the time of writing, the Marussia team is confirmed to have folded….
US Grand Prix review
Fans could be forgiven for thinking the combination of modern track, reduced grid and Mercedes dominance would make for a dull US Grand Prix. Quite the opposite was the case as we were treated to some strong performances and mighty overtaking. One-sided shoot-out Lewis Hamilton’s smart, unflustered and tactical display on Sunday puts beyond doubt…
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