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Also-rans: The news bites for 02/15/2012

am 15. From on 15 February 2012 at 11:50 │ Comments {2}

/ / Lotus continues to expand its brand and sponsor of this year the team Motopark from Oscherleben. Lotus rises to one in a small class in order to promote their own offspring better. This is good news for the F3 Cup, which develops in contrast to the F3 Euro Series keeps getting better. The Lotus is decided for the Cup is likely to have cost reasons, however, shows that the series is on the right path.

/ / At the Lotus F1 team, meanwhile, it is a good mood. The tests last week inserted probably better results than had been expected. In fact, the times were observed mostly in the long runs very well, and Grosjean drove one of the fastest times at Jerez. There are still rumors that Lotus is said to have found something over the winter, allowing the team a big step forward. At Ferrari it is not nearly so optimistic. Alonso announced that his fastest time in Jerez and nothing was worth it was still trying to understand the ballot. Since we have reached about 20%, because the car may be so complex that it would just take time. Further estimates it tomorrow with racing podcast blog.

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Also-rans: The news bites for 02/03/2012

am 1. From on 1 February 2012 at 08:00 │ Comments {2}

/ / Small overview of the presentation of Formula One events in the coming days:

01.02 - McLaren MP4-27 website
03.02 -? Ferrari, presumably Website
03.02 - Force India VJM05
05.02 - Lotus E20, website
06.02 - Red Bull RB8, Jerez & Website
06.02 - Toro Rosso STR7, Jerez
06.02 - Sauber C31, Jerez
07.02 - Williams FW34, Jerez
21.02 - Mercedes MGP W03, Barcelona
01.03 - Marussia, Barcelona?

HRT has been no data available. We will show the latest pictures of the cars here and analyze as soon as they roll along. (Don)

/ / The first test of Kimi Raikkonen was probably "ok". Times were not reported, including press releases and news sounded very sober. The Finn himself has said that he would expect to end up in the midfield, Lotus talked about half a year, Kimi would need to get back into shape. In other words, the change of driving style of rally to F1 would be a few weeks (Don).

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Formula One: Australian Grand Prix in 2011 analysis

am 27. From 27 March 2011 at 23:00 │ Comments {10}

Sebastian Vettel will start the new season as he finished the old one: With a victory. His dominance in Australia was outstanding, but that was only his Red Bull Sauber Both were disqualified after the race.

The first race of a new season is always special, even if it is not one of the best runs. It was also in Australia, because it was not even at the top at the start, the question of who is in first place. Sebastian Vettel came away directly behind him as well and jammed traffic. Basically, Vettel was only briefly under pressure, as Hamilton behind him caught up slightly after 10 rounds, and could close the gap to 2.5 seconds. But after the first stop Vettel had quickly his 10-second lead which he managed until the end. It was remarkable to Vettel's start, but the fact that Red Bull KERS on Friday had been developed, because the system caused problems. Vettel won his pole and his race without KERS, so what can indeed bring at least up to three tenths per lap. For Red Bull, it was not only good, as Mark Webber struggled with a car that went by far not so good. There was trouble right after the race for Sauber.

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Formula One: Australian Grand Prix Qualifying Analysis 2011

am 26. From on 26 March 2011 at 18:00 │ Comments {2}

"Boom". The results of the qualification in Australia probably describes most precisely. Red Bull was in a class by himself and his fastest lap Vettel even without KERS. Because he had no right on board.

After the first qualifying of the year there were only two happy faces, the remaining boot, looked as if someone had just told them that they can forget it anyway with the world champion title. Only Vettel and Hamilton looked happy in the round. Which presumably is why the British had so relieved, because he was the only one who could follow Vettel halfway. Mclaren has the MP4-26 construction site within two weeks conjured a truly thriving car because you have a large part of the experimental developments has again thrown out of the car. But outside of row one ruled almost exclusively big hangover. Webber, Vettel had taken from the 9/10 seemed almost contrite, Alonso did not really know what to say to the 1.4 seconds behind the Mercedes and did not see the world. But despite the great distances the race could be close.

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Formula One: Preview 2011 - The driver

am 23. From on 23 March 2011 at 17:16 │ Comments {0}

The number of drivers who can be world champion this year, seems at first sight hardly comprehensible. But there are some variables that limit the circle of contenders but something.

For the driver this year, there are a lot of work in the cockpit. The expected high tire wear will give the driver more in the intervention strategy, because the notice to only when the tires break down. One lap is more or less out there to decide the winner. In addition, the massive drop off of the tires an advantage on those drivers who are very mature gentle way. Also new is that you can play with the rear wing, but even more buttons in the cockpit must operate. This may not be any driver. All of these components could cause surprises in the 2011 season.

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Also-rans: The News Happen

am 16. Of on the 16th February 2011 at 08:42 │ Comments {4}

The "Day of Wrath" has arrived in the motor sport. In Bahrain, where is expected to increase in three weeks of the season opener of Formula 1 (and the weekend a race of the GP2 Asia) currently held massive demonstrations are a few reasons behind this are here and here . At least two deaths and numerous injuries have occurred in the past few days already. Without going now to the moral question of want, if you absolutely should go into such a state - the planned events for the coming period could be at risk anyway. Some GP2 Asia drivers are apparently already arrived in Bahrain, and have witnessed the protests. "Yesterday it was really bad here in Bahrain. There where a lot of people protesting, even we could not leave the hotel! " twitters about Barwa Addax pilot Guido van der Garde, who is also the same one photo supplies from the massive police presence around the circuit. Luiz Razia and Team Air Asia Report that until Tuesday night, the car did not arrive at the track - but they are now probably arrived. Even Bernie Ecclestone has now spoken up . He now wants to talk to the leading figure of the Grand Prix, Crown Prince Salman ibn Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa (who is also defense minister of the country) is to wait and he does not yet reached (" He is a bit busy, as you can imagine "). Concerned about the Grand Prix but he has also already - mainly because he fears protestors could use the race as a platform to gain international attention. The fear should not be entirely unfounded. "There'll be lots of journalists, a lot of people looking and [the government] will react in a stupid manner as they have done, and that will be bloody, but will be more publicised," is about human rights activist Nabeel Rajab over the Arabian Business newspaper announced. (caution)

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Formula One: Valencia Test Day 2 - Interview with Sam Michael

am 2. From on 2 February 2011 at 18:34 │ Comments {1}

A lot of work today for the team during the tests, but little new insight. Lotus took today too, did not get far.

Testing is always analyze a little, as though looking into a crystal ball. There are so many variables to consider that it is almost impossible to tell if a team is right with the new chassis. Each team has a different test program that uses different systems. Times people attach great importance to the aerodynamics, so if makes even what is shown on the computer, sometimes there are attempts to play with the suspension and tires. For this purpose this year is also the re-introduction of the KERS system and the adjustable rear wing. Therefore, one should enjoy the times from Valencia with caution.

There are now an interview with Sam Michael of Williams.

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F1 season review: the driver

am 12. From on 12 December 2010, at 09:32 │ Comments {7}

As every year there is also a two-part 2010 season review, is divided by the drivers and teams. Part One: The driver.

The list of drivers who were at the beginning of the season chances on the world title was awarded, in fact quite clear. But actually, the season progressed at a much higher level than had been expected. Because many championship contenders patzten, widened the circle of candidates to six times the amount of man-riding and strategic mistakes was surprisingly high. Some say that this is not just for the level of the talks actually quite young rider field. I'm more inclined to think that the pressure was very high this year, surprisingly in the top teams. On the one hand this was due to the team duels (Red Bull, McLaren Mercedes) on the other hand, the field was very close to each other, leading to most exciting races. Not bad for a season, of which we had not expected much. This year there were some drivers who met the expectations, but also some who could not convince. The following list is based on the World Cup standings.

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Formula One: Singapore Grand Prix analysis

am 27. From 27 September 2010, at 08:39 │ Comments {12}

A very eventful race in Singapore, even though the race was splashing seemingly long before him. But there was plenty of action later.

When it comes to the final stages of a championship, the race is not necessarily better. The World Cup candidates are nervous and are more cautious in the race, because a complete failure can be difficult to cope in the fall. This often means that the races are static, and because risk the top teams in terms of strategy, not much more. But the race in Singapore saw courageous decisions and two title contenders who came to the enclosure. Further down the field was rolled right through it and fought hard. On a track where you really can not get over really well, there were still some interesting maneuvers that were not always good. It was so varied and the race result has made the championship more exciting. Factored especially when working with a possible rejection of the Korean GP.


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Comments {12} | Formula One , Formula series

Formula One: Analysis of Hungary 2010
The lucky Webber

am 1. From on 1 August 2010, at 19:41 │ Comments {25}

If we succeed in Formula One in Hungary to produce an exciting race, the series does what is right. However, there was enough controversy.

Who would have thought that we would talk after the race in Hungary, one of the better races of the season? Culprit was a safety car period, a sleeping Vettel and Michael Schumacher, the arch again slightly exaggerated, as he defended himself against an overtaking maneuver. (Survey later in the text). The losers of the weekend were McLaren, Mercedes, Renault and Force India. McLaren Hamilton lost a technical defect, Button was at the weekend in a bad mood. After the race you're going on the lead in both championships. Worse, it would hardly be able to run.

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