Early in the day, Nico Hulkenberg is going to Sauber for 2013 season. This afternoon Scuderia Toro Rosso confirmed that they will retain Jean-Eric Vergne and Daniel Ricciardo for the 2013 Formula 1 season.
Despite, they have a poor car early on the season and both drivers are in their debut season. This is a good decision from Scuderia Toro Rosso to keep Jean-Eric Vergne and Daniel Ricciardo for another season at least in my opinion.
End of post for now, new post soon, bye.
Wednesday 31 October 2012
Confirmed: Nico Hulkenberg going to Sauber for 2013 season
This morning it has been confirmed that Sauber has signed Nico Hulkenberg for the team for the 2013 Formula 1 season. But, no news yet who will be his team-mate. Rumours it will be either current Sauber driver Kamui Kobayashi or Sauber test-driver Esteban Gutiérrez, depends on who brings in the most sponsorship.
My opinion on Nico Hulkenberg going to Sauber next season, possibly a good decision from both sides, Sauber getting a talent like Hulkenberg, Hulkenberg moving to Sauber with the finical questions at Force India.
As for the second seat at Sauber, I would pick Kamui Kobayashi once again and Esteban Gutiérrez as a test-driver in Friday practice one in Grand Prix weekends, the same as Jules Bianchi at Force India and Valtteri Bottas at Williams done this season in my opinion.
End of blog for now, new post soon, bye.
My opinion on Nico Hulkenberg going to Sauber next season, possibly a good decision from both sides, Sauber getting a talent like Hulkenberg, Hulkenberg moving to Sauber with the finical questions at Force India.
As for the second seat at Sauber, I would pick Kamui Kobayashi once again and Esteban Gutiérrez as a test-driver in Friday practice one in Grand Prix weekends, the same as Jules Bianchi at Force India and Valtteri Bottas at Williams done this season in my opinion.
End of blog for now, new post soon, bye.
Tuesday 30 October 2012
2012 6 Hours of Shanghai Review, new champions.
Review of the final round of the 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship at Shanghai International Circuit. And for the third time this season Toyota won a race, Toyota Racing team won the race overall and WEC LMP1 class too with the drivers of Alexander Wurz and Nicolas Lapierre giving the TS030 Hybrid its third win of the season.
Menawhile, Audi Sport Team Joest team of Allan McNish and Tom Kristensen second place in their Audi R18 e-tron quattro. While, the second Audi of André Lotterer, Marcel Fässler and Benoît Tréluyerto finished took third place in their Audi R18 e-tron quattro and won the 2012 WEC Drivers' World Championship as-well. So contractions to André Lotterer, Marcel Fässler and Benoît Tréluyerto winning the 2012 WEC Drivers' World Championship and Audi winning the 2012 WEC Manufacturers' World Championship as-well.
While, Rebellion Racing won the 2012 WEC LMP1 Trophy (this championship is to full-season privateer LMP1 entries not designated as manufacturers)
In LMP2 class, the ADR-Delta team of Tor Graves, John Martin and Mathias Beche in their Oreca 03 with a Nissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 engine won in LMP2 class and 7th overall. While, Starworks Motorsport won the 2012 WEC LMP2 Trophy.
While in GTE Pro class, was won by Aston Martin Racing of Stefan Mücke, Darren Turner, won in their Aston Martin Vantage V8, finished 16th overall as-well. While, Ferrari won the 2012 WEC Manufacturers' World Cup (full-season manufacturer entries participating in either of the two LMGTE categories). While, AF Corse team won the 2012 WEC LMGTE Pro Trophy.
While in GTE Am class, was won by Larbre Compétition team of Patrick Bornhauser, Julien Canal and Pedro Lamy in their Chevrolet Corvette C6.R and finished 19th overall. While, the Larbre Compétition team won the 2012 WEC LMGTE Am Trophy.
Congratulations for the champions of each class in WEC this season. End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
Menawhile, Audi Sport Team Joest team of Allan McNish and Tom Kristensen second place in their Audi R18 e-tron quattro. While, the second Audi of André Lotterer, Marcel Fässler and Benoît Tréluyerto finished took third place in their Audi R18 e-tron quattro and won the 2012 WEC Drivers' World Championship as-well. So contractions to André Lotterer, Marcel Fässler and Benoît Tréluyerto winning the 2012 WEC Drivers' World Championship and Audi winning the 2012 WEC Manufacturers' World Championship as-well.
While, Rebellion Racing won the 2012 WEC LMP1 Trophy (this championship is to full-season privateer LMP1 entries not designated as manufacturers)
In LMP2 class, the ADR-Delta team of Tor Graves, John Martin and Mathias Beche in their Oreca 03 with a Nissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 engine won in LMP2 class and 7th overall. While, Starworks Motorsport won the 2012 WEC LMP2 Trophy.
While in GTE Pro class, was won by Aston Martin Racing of Stefan Mücke, Darren Turner, won in their Aston Martin Vantage V8, finished 16th overall as-well. While, Ferrari won the 2012 WEC Manufacturers' World Cup (full-season manufacturer entries participating in either of the two LMGTE categories). While, AF Corse team won the 2012 WEC LMGTE Pro Trophy.
While in GTE Am class, was won by Larbre Compétition team of Patrick Bornhauser, Julien Canal and Pedro Lamy in their Chevrolet Corvette C6.R and finished 19th overall. While, the Larbre Compétition team won the 2012 WEC LMGTE Am Trophy.
Congratulations for the champions of each class in WEC this season. End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
Monday 29 October 2012
2012 Indian Grand Prix Review, Vettel extends the lead and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix predictions
2012 Indian Grand Prix review of round seventeen of the F1 season at Buddh International Circuit, and predictions for this weekends Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Good points
Another dominating race weekend from the current world champion Sebastian Vettel in his Red Bull once again, took the lead at the start from pole to concluded with his fifth race win of the season, forth win in a row which is a new record for Sebastian Vettel. And with Fernando Alonso only finishing in second place. Which, gives Vettel extends the lead of the F1 driver championship by 13 points ahead of Fernando Alonso with only three races to go.
While in the constructor's championship, Red Bull still leading the standings with Vettel's race win, while Ferrari are still second in the constructors standings, now 91 points behind Red Bull. Which means Red Bull can win the constructor's championship in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix if Red Bull are 86 points ahead of second in the standings. While, McLaren are now 101 points behind Red Bull in the standings in third place with only three races to go.
And so this weekend is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit outside of Abu Dhabi. Predictions for the race: Sebastian Vettel for the win in the Red Bull, ahead of team-mate Mark Webber in the other Red Bull. while Fernando Alonso will finished in third in the Ferrari. Don't forget the two McLaren drivers, Felipe Massa, the two Lotus drivers, the two Mercedes AMG as-well for a podium place too.
End of blog for now, new post soon, bye.
Good points
- Red Bull Racing (Sebastian Vettel won the race; Mark Webber finished 3rd)
- Fernando Alonso finished 2nd)
- Nico Hülkenberg (finished 8th)
- Bruno Senna (finished 10th)
- Mercedes AMG (Nico Rosberg finished 11th; Michael Schumacher DNF, puncture on the first lap created by Jean-Éric Vergne)
- Jean-Éric Vergne (finished 15th lap down, front wing change after the first lap with a collusion with Michael Schumacher)
- Pastor Maldonado (finished 16th lap down, puncture in the middle of the race created by Kamui Kobayashi)
- Pedro de la Rosa (DNF, brakes)
- Sergio Perez (Sergio Perez (DNF, puncture in the middle of the race tagged by Daniel Ricciardo)
Another dominating race weekend from the current world champion Sebastian Vettel in his Red Bull once again, took the lead at the start from pole to concluded with his fifth race win of the season, forth win in a row which is a new record for Sebastian Vettel. And with Fernando Alonso only finishing in second place. Which, gives Vettel extends the lead of the F1 driver championship by 13 points ahead of Fernando Alonso with only three races to go.
While in the constructor's championship, Red Bull still leading the standings with Vettel's race win, while Ferrari are still second in the constructors standings, now 91 points behind Red Bull. Which means Red Bull can win the constructor's championship in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix if Red Bull are 86 points ahead of second in the standings. While, McLaren are now 101 points behind Red Bull in the standings in third place with only three races to go.
And so this weekend is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit outside of Abu Dhabi. Predictions for the race: Sebastian Vettel for the win in the Red Bull, ahead of team-mate Mark Webber in the other Red Bull. while Fernando Alonso will finished in third in the Ferrari. Don't forget the two McLaren drivers, Felipe Massa, the two Lotus drivers, the two Mercedes AMG as-well for a podium place too.
End of blog for now, new post soon, bye.
Sunday 28 October 2012
Winning a championship by half a point, BSB and WSB news
Last years British Superbikes championship was won on the last race on the last lap by Tommy Hill (Swan Yamaha)at Brands Hatch, ahead of John Hopkins (Samsung Crescent Suzuki) at Brands Hatch. This year British Superbikes championship was won by Shane Byrne on his Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki winning the three races at the final round at Brands Hatch (14/10/12) and winning his third British Superbikes championship. He won the championship by 28 points ahead of Josh Brookes on his Tyco Suzuki.
Race highlights from the final race of the race and season highlights below as-well, enjoy.
Meanwhile, the 2012 World Superbike Championship season was won by half a point! Max Biaggi won his second World Superbike Championship at Maney Cours (7/10/12) on his Aprilia Racing Team, Aprilia RSV4. Half a point ahead of Tom Sykes on his Kawasaki Racing Team, Kawasaki ZX-10R. While, Marco Melandri finished third in the championship, 30.5 points behind Biaggi on his BMW Motorrad Motorsport, BMW S1000RR.
Race highlights from the final race weekend of the season below. Enjoy.
Contractions to the champions in British and World Superbikes. Anyway, end of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
Race highlights from the final race of the race and season highlights below as-well, enjoy.
Meanwhile, the 2012 World Superbike Championship season was won by half a point! Max Biaggi won his second World Superbike Championship at Maney Cours (7/10/12) on his Aprilia Racing Team, Aprilia RSV4. Half a point ahead of Tom Sykes on his Kawasaki Racing Team, Kawasaki ZX-10R. While, Marco Melandri finished third in the championship, 30.5 points behind Biaggi on his BMW Motorrad Motorsport, BMW S1000RR.
Race highlights from the final race weekend of the season below. Enjoy.
Contractions to the champions in British and World Superbikes. Anyway, end of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
Saturday 27 October 2012
SLS AMG GT3 "45th Anniversary" edition
Basically, think of the SLS AMG GT3 "45th Anniversary" slimmer as a Ferrari 599XX as it is designed for track use only and is not street legal.
The SLS AMG GT3 "45th Anniversary" is a car that is build by AMG themselves celebrating 45 years of AMG. The car is an evolution from the SLS AMG GT3 race car, a ,ore powerful car than the GT3 race car producing 563 bhp from its AMG 6.2 litre V8 engine. Also, a lighter car as-well, that can go to 0-62 mph in under 3.5 seconds. Only costs £360,000 and only five will be ever made. Youtube video below of the car at the Ascari track in Spain with five times DTM champion and the developer of the car itself Bernd Schneider driving the SLS AMG GT3 "45th Anniversary". Enjoy.
End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
The SLS AMG GT3 "45th Anniversary" is a car that is build by AMG themselves celebrating 45 years of AMG. The car is an evolution from the SLS AMG GT3 race car, a ,ore powerful car than the GT3 race car producing 563 bhp from its AMG 6.2 litre V8 engine. Also, a lighter car as-well, that can go to 0-62 mph in under 3.5 seconds. Only costs £360,000 and only five will be ever made. Youtube video below of the car at the Ascari track in Spain with five times DTM champion and the developer of the car itself Bernd Schneider driving the SLS AMG GT3 "45th Anniversary". Enjoy.
End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Friday 26 October 2012
Circuit of The Americas is now open
Three weeks before the return of the US Grand Prix at the new Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. The circuit was officially open on last Monday (22/10/12), the track was christian by none other than 1978 Formula One World Champion Mario Andretti in his 1978 Lotus 79. The video below shows Mario Andretti cut a black-and-white checkered banner that crossed the starting grid area before taking to the circuit for the first time.
Meanwhile, current Lotus F1 test driver Jerome D’Ambrosio, had a go on the new circuit too, with his Lotus F1 car below(2010 Renault R30).
All go for Austin to race. End of post for now, new post soon. Bye.
Meanwhile, current Lotus F1 test driver Jerome D’Ambrosio, had a go on the new circuit too, with his Lotus F1 car below(2010 Renault R30).
All go for Austin to race. End of post for now, new post soon. Bye.
Thursday 25 October 2012
MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix review
Quick review on the race from last Sundays race (21/10/12) at the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit outside of Kuala Lumpur.
The race itself was a very wet and a good race as-well, from the start to the middle of the race battle between works Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo and Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa. Then mid-race, Dani Pedrosa took the lead from Jorge Lorenzo and took the win at Sepang after 14 laps, due to the race stop from heavy rain at mid-point. Dani Pedrosa is now 23 points behind Lorenzo in the standings with two races to go. Jorge Lorenzo meanwhile, on his works Yamaha finished second overall, four seconds behind, Pedrosa. While Casey Stoner on his Repsol Honda finished in third place, seven seconds behind Pedrosa.
With two races to go, Jorge Lorenzo can win the championship if his 26 points ahead of Pedrosa after the race at Philip Island. So Philip Island will be a make or brake for the MotoGP riders championship. End of post/blog for now, new one soon, bye.
The race itself was a very wet and a good race as-well, from the start to the middle of the race battle between works Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo and Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa. Then mid-race, Dani Pedrosa took the lead from Jorge Lorenzo and took the win at Sepang after 14 laps, due to the race stop from heavy rain at mid-point. Dani Pedrosa is now 23 points behind Lorenzo in the standings with two races to go. Jorge Lorenzo meanwhile, on his works Yamaha finished second overall, four seconds behind, Pedrosa. While Casey Stoner on his Repsol Honda finished in third place, seven seconds behind Pedrosa.
With two races to go, Jorge Lorenzo can win the championship if his 26 points ahead of Pedrosa after the race at Philip Island. So Philip Island will be a make or brake for the MotoGP riders championship. End of post/blog for now, new one soon, bye.
Wednesday 24 October 2012
F1 Indian Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix at Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, near the national capital New Delhi. And before I start I got the predictions right for once last time out for the top three (go right to the bottom of the page for the prove).
And so predictions for the race itself, and surprise surprise Sebastian Vettel for the win once again in his Red Bull, Fernando Alonso second in his Ferrari and Felipe Massa third in the other Ferrari. Don't forget Mark Webber, the two McLaren drivers, the two Lotus drivers, the two Mercedes AMG drivers, the two Force India drivers,the two Sauber drivers and Pastor Maldonado either for a podium as-well.
End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
And so predictions for the race itself, and surprise surprise Sebastian Vettel for the win once again in his Red Bull, Fernando Alonso second in his Ferrari and Felipe Massa third in the other Ferrari. Don't forget Mark Webber, the two McLaren drivers, the two Lotus drivers, the two Mercedes AMG drivers, the two Force India drivers,the two Sauber drivers and Pastor Maldonado either for a podium as-well.
End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Tuesday 23 October 2012
2012 Petit Le Mans Review
As the title says a Petit Le Mans Review of the race. Last Round of the American Le Mans Series 2012 season at Road Atlanta. WEC LMP1 regulars Rebellion Racing won the race overall and P1 class in their Lola-Toyota 3.4l V8 with drivers Neel Jani, Nicolas Prost and Andrea Belicchi. Three laps ahead of P2 class winners Level 5 Motorsports team in their HPD ARX-03b Honda 2.8l Turbo V6, of Scott Tucker, Christophe Bouchut and Luis Díaz. While the second Level 5 Motorsports of Scott Tucker, Dario Franchitti and Marino Franchitti finished third.
Meanwhile, the DeltaWing finished its first race finished at Petit Le Mans, Lucas Ordonez and Gunnar Jeannette in the Highcroft DeltaWing-Nissan, finished in fifth place, six laps behind the Rebellion Racing team. Despite a huge crash on Wednesday afternoon.
In PC class (LMPC), CORE Autosport team with Alex Popow, Ryan Dalziel and Mark Wilkins won the class and finished sixth overall. While in GT class, that was won by Extreme Speed Motorsports in their Ferrari 458 GTC with Scott Sharp, Johannes van Overbeek and Toni Vilander finished 12th overall. In GTE-am class was won by IMSA Performance Matmut team of Raymond Narac, Nicolas Armindo and Anthony Pons in their Porsche 997 GT3-RSR and finished 23rd overall. In GTC class was won by NGT Motorsport in their Porsche 997 GT3 Cup with Henrique Cisneros, Mario Farnbacher and Jakob Giermaziak and finished 25th overall.
Meanwhile, Klaus Graf and Lucas Luhr won the ALMS P1 class champions overall in their HPD ARX-03a Honda LM-V8 3.4 L V8 for Muscle Milk Pickett Racing team. P2 class champions overall was won by Scott Tucker and Christophe Bouchut. In PC class champion was Alex Popow. GT class champions were Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner with their Corvette Racing team backed Chevrolet Corvette C6.R. While GTC champion was Cooper MacNeil in his Alex Job Racing backed Porsche 997 GT3 Cup.
Congratulations for the champions of each class in ALMS this season. End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
Meanwhile, the DeltaWing finished its first race finished at Petit Le Mans, Lucas Ordonez and Gunnar Jeannette in the Highcroft DeltaWing-Nissan, finished in fifth place, six laps behind the Rebellion Racing team. Despite a huge crash on Wednesday afternoon.
In PC class (LMPC), CORE Autosport team with Alex Popow, Ryan Dalziel and Mark Wilkins won the class and finished sixth overall. While in GT class, that was won by Extreme Speed Motorsports in their Ferrari 458 GTC with Scott Sharp, Johannes van Overbeek and Toni Vilander finished 12th overall. In GTE-am class was won by IMSA Performance Matmut team of Raymond Narac, Nicolas Armindo and Anthony Pons in their Porsche 997 GT3-RSR and finished 23rd overall. In GTC class was won by NGT Motorsport in their Porsche 997 GT3 Cup with Henrique Cisneros, Mario Farnbacher and Jakob Giermaziak and finished 25th overall.
Meanwhile, Klaus Graf and Lucas Luhr won the ALMS P1 class champions overall in their HPD ARX-03a Honda LM-V8 3.4 L V8 for Muscle Milk Pickett Racing team. P2 class champions overall was won by Scott Tucker and Christophe Bouchut. In PC class champion was Alex Popow. GT class champions were Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner with their Corvette Racing team backed Chevrolet Corvette C6.R. While GTC champion was Cooper MacNeil in his Alex Job Racing backed Porsche 997 GT3 Cup.
Congratulations for the champions of each class in ALMS this season. End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
Remembering Super Sic, one year on.
Its been a year today that Marco Simoncelli has past away from us, from the accident at was competing the last but one round at Sepang in Malaysia of the 2011 MotoGP season. On lap 2, Simoncelli was fighting for fourth with Alvaro Bautista when he lost the front of his bike at turn 11 and slid across the circuit, into the path of both Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi, both of whom then hit the Honda rider.
So to celebrate his life of the late Marco Simoncelli, here is a video montage of Super Sic racing career below, enjoy.
Remembering Super Sic
So to celebrate his life of the late Marco Simoncelli, here is a video montage of Super Sic racing career below, enjoy.
Remembering Super Sic
Monday 22 October 2012
WRC and IRC round 12 recaps
Recaps of last rounds for both WRC and IRC. Recaps of last round of the WRC in round twelve at Rally d'Italia — Sardegna and IRC round twelve at Rally Sanremo.
This weekends was round twelve of the World Rally Championship at the Rally d'Italia — Sardegna (18th-21st October) was won by Mikko Hirvonen in his Citroen DS3, who won the rally by over 80 seconds ahead of M-Sport rally driver Evgeny Novikov in his Ford Fiesta RS who finished in second place. While, Novikov M-Sport team-mate Ott Tänak finished third in his Ford Fiesta RS.
Meanwhile, current and nine times WRC champion Sébastien Loeb crashed out of the start of the second day, were his Citroen DS3 hit some rocks on the third stage, with his car suffered steering problems, which damaged his DS3 and retired from the rally for good.
Highlights of the rally bellow, enjoy.
Meanwhile last weekend, was round twelve of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge was at the Rally Sanremo (12-13th October) was won by 2007 IRC champion Giandomenico Basso in his Ford Fiesta RRC and second Intercontinental Rally Challenge victory of 2012, 35 seconds ahead of works Škoda driver Jan Kopecky in his Škoda Fabia S2000 who finished in second place in the rally. While, Alessandro Perico finished third in his Peugeot 207 S2000.
Current IRC champion and championship leader Andreas Mikkelsen did not take part of this rally. Kopecky's second place brings him to within 35 points of Andreas Mikkelsen heading into next month's double-points finale in Cyprus for the Rally of Cyprus. While former IRC champion Juho Hanninen who is 43 points behind Andreas Mikkelsen in the standings. Also, still have a mathematical chance despite crashing and landing on top of a house on Friday night stage.
Highlights below of the rally, enjoy.
End of post for now, new post soon. Bye.
This weekends was round twelve of the World Rally Championship at the Rally d'Italia — Sardegna (18th-21st October) was won by Mikko Hirvonen in his Citroen DS3, who won the rally by over 80 seconds ahead of M-Sport rally driver Evgeny Novikov in his Ford Fiesta RS who finished in second place. While, Novikov M-Sport team-mate Ott Tänak finished third in his Ford Fiesta RS.
Meanwhile, current and nine times WRC champion Sébastien Loeb crashed out of the start of the second day, were his Citroen DS3 hit some rocks on the third stage, with his car suffered steering problems, which damaged his DS3 and retired from the rally for good.
Highlights of the rally bellow, enjoy.
Meanwhile last weekend, was round twelve of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge was at the Rally Sanremo (12-13th October) was won by 2007 IRC champion Giandomenico Basso in his Ford Fiesta RRC and second Intercontinental Rally Challenge victory of 2012, 35 seconds ahead of works Škoda driver Jan Kopecky in his Škoda Fabia S2000 who finished in second place in the rally. While, Alessandro Perico finished third in his Peugeot 207 S2000.
Current IRC champion and championship leader Andreas Mikkelsen did not take part of this rally. Kopecky's second place brings him to within 35 points of Andreas Mikkelsen heading into next month's double-points finale in Cyprus for the Rally of Cyprus. While former IRC champion Juho Hanninen who is 43 points behind Andreas Mikkelsen in the standings. Also, still have a mathematical chance despite crashing and landing on top of a house on Friday night stage.
Highlights below of the rally, enjoy.
End of post for now, new post soon. Bye.
Sunday 21 October 2012
New Jersey Grand Prix off for 2013, 2014 maybe?
The Grand Prix of America, scheduled to take place on a street circuit on the shores of the River Hudson in New York in June 2013, have announced that the race has been postponed until 2014 because of construction delays and permit problems.
Gutted to hear the news, no news yet if we gonna have 20 Grand Prixs on the F1 calendar next season. If it would be replace, possibly either the return of the Turkish Grand Prix or the French Grand Prix (either at Magny-Cours or Paul Ricard).
The closest we gonna have a New Jersey Grand Prix is this video below, from Red Bull them-selves created early in the summer with last years winning car and a David Coulthard.
Also, here is Pirelli Youtube video below, showing off their new 3D animation around the new loclation of the US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, in Austin, Texas.
End of post for now, new post soon. Bye.
Gutted to hear the news, no news yet if we gonna have 20 Grand Prixs on the F1 calendar next season. If it would be replace, possibly either the return of the Turkish Grand Prix or the French Grand Prix (either at Magny-Cours or Paul Ricard).
The closest we gonna have a New Jersey Grand Prix is this video below, from Red Bull them-selves created early in the summer with last years winning car and a David Coulthard.
Also, here is Pirelli Youtube video below, showing off their new 3D animation around the new loclation of the US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, in Austin, Texas.
End of post for now, new post soon. Bye.
Saturday 20 October 2012
It's official: Massa staying at Ferrari for another season
Ferrari announced on Tuesday (16/10/12) that Felipe Massa is staying with the team after signing a one-year extension to his current contract.
This is not unexpected news. With possibilities of early on the season that Mark Webber, Sergio Perez and Heikki Kovalainen may have been Fernando Alonso team-mate. And keeping Felipe Massa for another season is a good decision on Massa's recent form from his last few races in Formula one shows this season.
But, I think it will be Massa last season for Ferrari in 2013. With rumours that Sebastian Vettel will go to Ferrari alongside Fernando Alonso in 2014. Or Vettel's Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber which will be the more possibility to team up with Fernando Alonso in 2014 in my opinion. So, well done for Felipe Massa for staying at Ferrari for another season.
End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
This is not unexpected news. With possibilities of early on the season that Mark Webber, Sergio Perez and Heikki Kovalainen may have been Fernando Alonso team-mate. And keeping Felipe Massa for another season is a good decision on Massa's recent form from his last few races in Formula one shows this season.
But, I think it will be Massa last season for Ferrari in 2013. With rumours that Sebastian Vettel will go to Ferrari alongside Fernando Alonso in 2014. Or Vettel's Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber which will be the more possibility to team up with Fernando Alonso in 2014 in my opinion. So, well done for Felipe Massa for staying at Ferrari for another season.
End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
Friday 19 October 2012
Last week Mini withdrawing from the WRC, this week Ford withdrawing from the WRC
As the title says last week Mini announced withdrawing from the WRC, this week Ford is withdrawing from the WRC at the end of the season. A statement issued by Ford of Europe on Monday said that the decision had been taken due to the current economic climate in Europe, similar what BMW/Mini announced last Friday. But, M-Sport which has run Ford's factory squad since 1997 and taken 52 wins in the WRC, as well as the manufacturers' world championships in 2006 and '07. Who also builds the latest Fiesta RS WRC for Ford, will continue in the WRC in a lesser scale. And will continue development of Fiesta RS WRC for next year at least.
My opinion I think it's a sad decision from Ford that they are leaving the WRC at the end of the season. I don't believe that Ford reason is the current economic climate in Europe, I believe more on what Ford haven't achieved within the last 15 years. No drivers championships (should have won four with a few what ifs: McRae 2001, Gronholm 06-2007, Hirvonen 2009), 52 WRC wins and only two manufacturers' world championships in that period. I hope that Ford would have stayed for another year at least. I do hope M-Sport does succeed well next season with the Fiesta RS WRC.
I do hope that Ford does return to the WRC one day, I believe Ford is a great brand for the WRC. At least Citroen, VW and Hyundai are going no where from the WRC at least for a year.
Anyway, end of post for now. New post soon. Bye.
My opinion I think it's a sad decision from Ford that they are leaving the WRC at the end of the season. I don't believe that Ford reason is the current economic climate in Europe, I believe more on what Ford haven't achieved within the last 15 years. No drivers championships (should have won four with a few what ifs: McRae 2001, Gronholm 06-2007, Hirvonen 2009), 52 WRC wins and only two manufacturers' world championships in that period. I hope that Ford would have stayed for another year at least. I do hope M-Sport does succeed well next season with the Fiesta RS WRC.
I do hope that Ford does return to the WRC one day, I believe Ford is a great brand for the WRC. At least Citroen, VW and Hyundai are going no where from the WRC at least for a year.
Anyway, end of post for now. New post soon. Bye.
Thursday 18 October 2012
DeltaWing back in racing this weekend or is it not?
The first time since this years Le Mans 24 hour race. The DeltaWing will be completing in this weekends 2012 Petit Le Mans race at Road Atlanta on the last round of this seasons ALMS. As it did at this year's Le Mans 24 Hours race, Nissan DeltaWing is set to run unclassified at Road Atlanta as a factory-backed entry.
But, would it race? In practice for the Petit Le Mans race, the DeltaWing team is in fightback mode after DeltaWing driver Gunnar Jeannette was forced into a roll after a 7G impact from a GTE-Am spec Porsche GTC (the Porsche drivers fault as this video below shows, he should be disqualified from the race weekend in my opinion, it could have been crashed from a professional driver)
Without that the practice incedent. There is strong possibility that the The American Le Mans Series sanctioning body IMSA revealed that the DeltaWing would compete as a fully classified car in the 2013 ALMS season. Which, I believe it's good news. Because, this car should be in any series/category it can get into like for example LMP2 in ALMS would be a good place for the car to race in.
End of blog for how, new post soon. Bye.
But, would it race? In practice for the Petit Le Mans race, the DeltaWing team is in fightback mode after DeltaWing driver Gunnar Jeannette was forced into a roll after a 7G impact from a GTE-Am spec Porsche GTC (the Porsche drivers fault as this video below shows, he should be disqualified from the race weekend in my opinion, it could have been crashed from a professional driver)
Without that the practice incedent. There is strong possibility that the The American Le Mans Series sanctioning body IMSA revealed that the DeltaWing would compete as a fully classified car in the 2013 ALMS season. Which, I believe it's good news. Because, this car should be in any series/category it can get into like for example LMP2 in ALMS would be a good place for the car to race in.
End of blog for how, new post soon. Bye.
Wednesday 17 October 2012
MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix thoughts and Alvaro Bautista staying at Gresini for another season
Quick thoughts on the race from Sundays race at the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi and thoughts on Alvaro Bautista staying at Gresini for another season.
The race itself was a very good race, from the start to the middle of the race battle between works Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo and Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa. Then mid-race, Dani Pedrosa took the lead from Jorge Lorenzo and took the win at Motegi (on Honda home race as-well, which they own the track), Dani Pedrosa is now 28 points behind Lorenzo in the standings with three races to go. Jorge Lorenzo meanwhile, on his works Yamaha finished second overall, four and a half seconds behind, Pedrosa. While Cal Crutchlow would have finished third of his Tech 3 Yamaha. But, his bike run out of fuel of the last lap while he was in third place unlucky had to retire on the last lap. Which, allows Alvaro Bautista to finish in third place on his works Honda Gresini. Seven seconds behind Pedrosa at the end of the race.
Also, quick mention to Casey Stoner on his Repsol Honda, first since his ankle injury at Indianapolis. Started from the second row pole for Sundays race and did a solid job on his Repsol Honda, running with the leaders throughout the race and eventually taking a fine fifth place, 21 seconds behind team-mate Dani Pedrosa at the end.
Last week, it was announced last Friday (12/10/12) that Alvaro Bautista will be staying at Gresini Honda team for another season, until the end of the 2013 season. My opinion is a good decision from Gresini for keeping Alvaro Bautista till the end of 2013. Had a difficult job this season from the former Suzuki rider, replacing the late Marco Simoncelli. Only got a pole postion and two podiums so far this season, despite being the only Gresini rider having a MotoGP spec prototype machine this season (Gresini team-mate Michele Pirro on a CRT machine). Also, there was rumours a few months back that Jonathan Rea or Scott Reading may got the ride instead of Alvaro Bautista for next season. So, well done Gresini for keeping faith with Alvaro Bautista, personally Alvaro Bautista is a talented rider with a lot to prove.
End of blog for how, new post soon. Bye.
The race itself was a very good race, from the start to the middle of the race battle between works Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo and Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa. Then mid-race, Dani Pedrosa took the lead from Jorge Lorenzo and took the win at Motegi (on Honda home race as-well, which they own the track), Dani Pedrosa is now 28 points behind Lorenzo in the standings with three races to go. Jorge Lorenzo meanwhile, on his works Yamaha finished second overall, four and a half seconds behind, Pedrosa. While Cal Crutchlow would have finished third of his Tech 3 Yamaha. But, his bike run out of fuel of the last lap while he was in third place unlucky had to retire on the last lap. Which, allows Alvaro Bautista to finish in third place on his works Honda Gresini. Seven seconds behind Pedrosa at the end of the race.
Also, quick mention to Casey Stoner on his Repsol Honda, first since his ankle injury at Indianapolis. Started from the second row pole for Sundays race and did a solid job on his Repsol Honda, running with the leaders throughout the race and eventually taking a fine fifth place, 21 seconds behind team-mate Dani Pedrosa at the end.
Last week, it was announced last Friday (12/10/12) that Alvaro Bautista will be staying at Gresini Honda team for another season, until the end of the 2013 season. My opinion is a good decision from Gresini for keeping Alvaro Bautista till the end of 2013. Had a difficult job this season from the former Suzuki rider, replacing the late Marco Simoncelli. Only got a pole postion and two podiums so far this season, despite being the only Gresini rider having a MotoGP spec prototype machine this season (Gresini team-mate Michele Pirro on a CRT machine). Also, there was rumours a few months back that Jonathan Rea or Scott Reading may got the ride instead of Alvaro Bautista for next season. So, well done Gresini for keeping faith with Alvaro Bautista, personally Alvaro Bautista is a talented rider with a lot to prove.
End of blog for how, new post soon. Bye.
Tuesday 16 October 2012
Never Forget Dan Wheldon, a year on
Its been a year today that Dan Wheldon has past away from us, from the accident at was competing in the final round of the Indy Car Series championship at Las Vegas Raceway, were Dan Wheldon was involved in a 15-car accident multi-car pile-up resulted in a red flag. His was one of the last cars to get involved in the crash, and was sent flying from the bottom of the racetrack into the wall on the outside.
To celebrate his life, the highlights from last years Indy 500 race (video clip below), where Dan Wheldon in his Bryan Herta Autosport team won his last ever race, on last lap when J.R. Hildebrand was leading the 500, until the final corner were J.R. Hildebrand crashed into the wall on turn 4 and Dan Wheldon took the advantage and the win, his second Indianapolis 500 win at the Brickyard.
Never Forget
To celebrate his life, the highlights from last years Indy 500 race (video clip below), where Dan Wheldon in his Bryan Herta Autosport team won his last ever race, on last lap when J.R. Hildebrand was leading the 500, until the final corner were J.R. Hildebrand crashed into the wall on turn 4 and Dan Wheldon took the advantage and the win, his second Indianapolis 500 win at the Brickyard.
Never Forget
Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge GB Round 6 recap
Round 6 recap of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge GB at Silverstone on the National Circuit (6-7/10/2012). The first race was won by Justin Sherwood in his Porsche 911 GT3.
While in second race at Silverstone, that was won by James Birch his Porsche 911 GT3.
Which, means James Birch is the 2012 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge champion. Thirty-one points ahead of Steven Liquorish, who finished second in the championship at the end of the season.
Congratulations to James Birch for winning the 2012 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge championship.
End of blog for how, new post soon. Bye.
While in second race at Silverstone, that was won by James Birch his Porsche 911 GT3.
Which, means James Birch is the 2012 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge champion. Thirty-one points ahead of Steven Liquorish, who finished second in the championship at the end of the season.
Congratulations to James Birch for winning the 2012 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge championship.
End of blog for how, new post soon. Bye.
Monday 15 October 2012
2012 Korean Grand Prix Review, Vettel takes the lead in the standings
2012 Korean Grand Prix review of round sixteen of the F1 season at Korea International Circuit in Yeongam, South Jeolla, and thoughts on the race as well.
Good points
Bad points
Another dominating race weekend from the current world champion Sebastian Vettel in his Red Bull once again, took the lead at the start from pole sitter Mark Webber to concluded with his forth win of the season. And Red Bull's first one-two of the season with Mark Webber finishing in second place. And with Fernando Alonso only finishing in third place. Which, now gives Vettel the lead of the F1 driver championship by 6 points ahead of Fernando Alonso. Kimi Räikkönen is now only 48 points behind Vettel with four races to go.
While in the constructor's championship, Red Bull have stretch the lead in standings with a one-two in race, while McLaren only got one point in the race, McLaren are now third in the standings with 82 points behind Red Bull. Ferrari are now second in the standings with 77 points behind Red Bull in the standings in third place with four races to go.
End of blog for now, new post soon, bye.
Good points
- Red Bull Racing (Sebastian Vettel won the race; Mark Webber finished second, pole and fastest lap)
- Ferrari (Fernando Alonso finished 3rd; Felipe Massa finished 4th)
- Kimi Räikkonen (finished 5th)
- Nico Hülkenberg (finished 6th)
- Toro Rosso (Jean-Éric Vergne finished 8th; Daniel Ricciardo finished 9th)
- Vitaly Petrov (finished 16th, ahead of team-mate Heikki Kovalainen)
Bad points
- Mercedes AMG (Nico Rosberg DNF collisiondamage on the first lap; Michael Schumacher finished 13th)
- McLaren (Jenson Button DNF collision damage on the first lap with Kamui Kobayashi; Lewis Hamilton finished 10th)
- Williams (Pastor Maldonado finished 14th; Bruno Senna finished 15th)
- Pedro de la Rosa (DNF, Throttle)
- Kamui Kobayashi (DNF, from hero to zero, collision with Jenson Button on the first lap, which concluded with retiring on lap 17)
Another dominating race weekend from the current world champion Sebastian Vettel in his Red Bull once again, took the lead at the start from pole sitter Mark Webber to concluded with his forth win of the season. And Red Bull's first one-two of the season with Mark Webber finishing in second place. And with Fernando Alonso only finishing in third place. Which, now gives Vettel the lead of the F1 driver championship by 6 points ahead of Fernando Alonso. Kimi Räikkönen is now only 48 points behind Vettel with four races to go.
While in the constructor's championship, Red Bull have stretch the lead in standings with a one-two in race, while McLaren only got one point in the race, McLaren are now third in the standings with 82 points behind Red Bull. Ferrari are now second in the standings with 77 points behind Red Bull in the standings in third place with four races to go.
End of blog for now, new post soon, bye.
Sunday 14 October 2012
2012 6 Hours of Fuji Review
Review of Round seven of the 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship at Fuji. And for the second time this season Toyota won a race, Toyota Racing team won the race overall and WEC LMP1 class too on their home track which Toyota owns. With the drivers of Alexander Wurz, Kazuki Nakajima and Nicolas Lapierre giving the TS030 Hybrid its second win of the season. Menawhile, Audi Sport Team Joest team of André Lotterer, Marcel Fässler and Benoît Tréluyerto finished second place in their Audi R18 e-tron quattro. While, the second Audi of Allan McNish and Tom Kristensen took third place in their Audi R18 e-tron quattro.
In LMP2 class, the ADR-Delta team of Tor Graves, John Martin and Shinji Nakano in their Oreca 03 with a Nissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 engine won in LMP2 class and 8th overall. While in GTE Pro class, was won by Team Felbermayr-Proton of Marc Lieb and Richard Lietz won in their Porsche 997 GT3-RSR, finished 18th overall as-well. While in GTE Am class, was won by Larbre Compétition team of Patrick Bornhauser, Julien Canal and Pedro Lamy in their Chevrolet Corvette C6.R and finished 22nd overall.
Sadly no race highlights I can not find on Youtube. So enjoy an image instead of the start of the 6 hour race instead.
Next Stop, round eight and final round of the 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship at Shanghai International Circuit for the 6 Hours of Shanghai in two weeks time. End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
In LMP2 class, the ADR-Delta team of Tor Graves, John Martin and Shinji Nakano in their Oreca 03 with a Nissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 engine won in LMP2 class and 8th overall. While in GTE Pro class, was won by Team Felbermayr-Proton of Marc Lieb and Richard Lietz won in their Porsche 997 GT3-RSR, finished 18th overall as-well. While in GTE Am class, was won by Larbre Compétition team of Patrick Bornhauser, Julien Canal and Pedro Lamy in their Chevrolet Corvette C6.R and finished 22nd overall.
Sadly no race highlights I can not find on Youtube. So enjoy an image instead of the start of the 6 hour race instead.
Next Stop, round eight and final round of the 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship at Shanghai International Circuit for the 6 Hours of Shanghai in two weeks time. End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Saturday 13 October 2012
Remembering Lola Cars 1958-2012, Top six Lola race cars of all time
Last week the news that Lola Cars are no more. On 16 May 2012 it was reported that Lola Cars was entering administration. The administrator, CCW Recovery Solutions, was unable to find a suitable buyer and the firm ceased trading on 5 October 2012, with debts totaling more than £20 million.
With the company established in 1958, Lola cars have been accoated with designing and developing Formula 1 cars, Le Mans Prototype race cars, Indy Cars that won the Indianapolis 500 and Indycar championships and single fourmula classes (such as the A1GP race car above) in its 64 year history. And with the announcement of its closer last week it's a bad day for the British Motorsport industry and the Motorsport industry altogether in my opinion and it will be deeply missed in Le Mans sport car Prototypes (LMP1 and LMP2 race cars) (such as the Rebellion Racing, Lola B12/60 Toyota 3.4 litre V8 that raced at Le Mans this year, image below.)
To celebrate Lola Cars history, I am going to do a Lola's top six race cars of all time staring with....
Number 6: 1990 Lola LC90
Story: The car was designed and built by Lola for the Larrousse Formula 1 team, the car never won a grand prix with its 3.5 litre Lamborghini V12. But, their best race came at the 1990 Japanese Grand Prix were Aguri Suzuki finished third place and became the first Japanese driver ever to be on a Formula 1 podium. The team finished sixth in constructors standings with eleven points.
Number 5: 1967 Lola T130 (Honda RA300)
Story: Based on a previous Lola T90 that won the 1966 Indianapolis 500. The chassis was designed by Lola, Lola called it T130. But, really it raced as the Honda RA300 because Honda was the constructor. This collaboration resulted in the machine being quickly dubbed the "Hondola" by the motorsports press in 1967. Also, with a Honda 3 litre V12 inside the Lola T130 producing over 400 bhp. Only raced for four Grand Prixs, won on its debut race with 1964 F1 world champion John Surtees driving the car at the 1967 Italian Grand Prix. Lola only Formula 1 win (well sort of).
Number 4: 1964 Ford GT40
Story: The original Ford GT40 was designed and developed by Lola designers in 1963 with the Ford 4.2 litre V8 included. Then in 1964, Carroll Shelby took over the project put in his tuned Shelby Ford 7.0 litre V8 to make the Mark IV and the rest is history with four outright Le Mans 24 wins with the Ford GT40 (1966-69) ahead of Ferraris' and Porsches' at that period of time.
Number 3: 1978 Lola T500
Story: A 2.65 litre turbo Cosworth DFV V8 engine under the Lola T500, winning the 1978 Indianapolis 500 with Al Unser Sr. Also, winning the Pocono 500 for Al Unser Sr. and the California 500 for Al Unser Sr. Sweeping the "triple crown" of Indy car racing, making Al Unser Sr. the only driver in history to do this achievement.
Number 2: 1966 Lola T70 MkIII
Story: The Lola T70 was an evolution from the original Ford GT40. The Lola T70 MkIII won the first ever Can-Am championship with 1964 F1 world champion John Surtees at the wheel. The Lola T70 MkIII had a 5.0 litre Chevrolet V8 underneath to won 1966 Can-Am championship. Also, T70 MkIIIb won the 1969 24 hours of Daytona race for Penske Racing that year as-well.
Number 1: 1966 Lola T90
Story: The Lola T90 had a 4.2-litre 4-cam Ford V8 underneath. And In the hands of 1962 and 1968 F1 World Champion Graham Hill gives Lola its first ever Indianapolis 500 win in 1966.
And so here's the History books for Lola cars, never forgotten.
Lola cars 1956-2012
With the company established in 1958, Lola cars have been accoated with designing and developing Formula 1 cars, Le Mans Prototype race cars, Indy Cars that won the Indianapolis 500 and Indycar championships and single fourmula classes (such as the A1GP race car above) in its 64 year history. And with the announcement of its closer last week it's a bad day for the British Motorsport industry and the Motorsport industry altogether in my opinion and it will be deeply missed in Le Mans sport car Prototypes (LMP1 and LMP2 race cars) (such as the Rebellion Racing, Lola B12/60 Toyota 3.4 litre V8 that raced at Le Mans this year, image below.)
To celebrate Lola Cars history, I am going to do a Lola's top six race cars of all time staring with....
Number 6: 1990 Lola LC90
Story: The car was designed and built by Lola for the Larrousse Formula 1 team, the car never won a grand prix with its 3.5 litre Lamborghini V12. But, their best race came at the 1990 Japanese Grand Prix were Aguri Suzuki finished third place and became the first Japanese driver ever to be on a Formula 1 podium. The team finished sixth in constructors standings with eleven points.
Number 5: 1967 Lola T130 (Honda RA300)
Story: Based on a previous Lola T90 that won the 1966 Indianapolis 500. The chassis was designed by Lola, Lola called it T130. But, really it raced as the Honda RA300 because Honda was the constructor. This collaboration resulted in the machine being quickly dubbed the "Hondola" by the motorsports press in 1967. Also, with a Honda 3 litre V12 inside the Lola T130 producing over 400 bhp. Only raced for four Grand Prixs, won on its debut race with 1964 F1 world champion John Surtees driving the car at the 1967 Italian Grand Prix. Lola only Formula 1 win (well sort of).
Number 4: 1964 Ford GT40
Story: The original Ford GT40 was designed and developed by Lola designers in 1963 with the Ford 4.2 litre V8 included. Then in 1964, Carroll Shelby took over the project put in his tuned Shelby Ford 7.0 litre V8 to make the Mark IV and the rest is history with four outright Le Mans 24 wins with the Ford GT40 (1966-69) ahead of Ferraris' and Porsches' at that period of time.
Number 3: 1978 Lola T500
Story: A 2.65 litre turbo Cosworth DFV V8 engine under the Lola T500, winning the 1978 Indianapolis 500 with Al Unser Sr. Also, winning the Pocono 500 for Al Unser Sr. and the California 500 for Al Unser Sr. Sweeping the "triple crown" of Indy car racing, making Al Unser Sr. the only driver in history to do this achievement.
Number 2: 1966 Lola T70 MkIII
Story: The Lola T70 was an evolution from the original Ford GT40. The Lola T70 MkIII won the first ever Can-Am championship with 1964 F1 world champion John Surtees at the wheel. The Lola T70 MkIII had a 5.0 litre Chevrolet V8 underneath to won 1966 Can-Am championship. Also, T70 MkIIIb won the 1969 24 hours of Daytona race for Penske Racing that year as-well.
Number 1: 1966 Lola T90
Story: The Lola T90 had a 4.2-litre 4-cam Ford V8 underneath. And In the hands of 1962 and 1968 F1 World Champion Graham Hill gives Lola its first ever Indianapolis 500 win in 1966.
And so here's the History books for Lola cars, never forgotten.
Lola cars 1956-2012
Friday 12 October 2012
The Joke that just keeps on giving, Mini to withdraw backing for works WRC team at end of 2012 season
Eight months ago, Mini announced that Prodrive will no longer run its manufacturer entry in the World Rally Championship, now on be a works-supported private team. Mini agreed that time the Motorsport Italia-run WRC Team Mini Portugal will contest the remaining rounds of the WRC as the works Mini manufacturer entry team, with Armindo Araujo (later on the season replaced by Chris Atkinson) and Paulo Nobre driving, with Prodrive reduced to the position of a works-supported privateer.
With today's news, Mini has announced that it is to terminate its works involvement in the World Rally Championship at the end of the 2012 season. Which means the Motorsport Italia-run WRC Team Mini Portugal outfit will no longer be the manufacturer entry team anymore but Mini said that it remains committed to rallying and that BMW Motorsport would continue to develop the car’s 1.6 turbo engine in conjunction with Prodrive. Meanwhile, Prodrive will still development programme for both the Mini Countrymen John Cooper Works WRC and S2000 cars next year and will continue to work towards a full programme with the Mini Countrymen John Cooper Works WRC next year. So next season any Mini's does show up in any rounds will be only privateer teams.
My opinion eight months ago was that "Mini brand is a complete joke, splitting up with Prodrive for WRC program as a works team, a complete shot in the foot for Mini". When you looking a Prodrive WRC history is great, winning with Subaru with both Legacy and Impreza cars. And winning rallies with Tommi Makkinen and Juha Kankkunen. And WRC titles wins with the late Colin McRae, the late Richard Burns and Petter Solberg. A bad decision from Mini in that period of time.
I also said: "I can't see Motorsport Italia-run WRC Team Mini Portugal winning a WRC round let alone a top 6 finish in a WRC round."
Which, they have drove me wrong at Rallye Deutschland when Chris Atkinson finished fifth in the rally.
With todays news this is good news in ways they ain't surportting the WRC Team Mini Portugal team anymore. But, personally a complete and utter joke for that brand not continuing as a works team. At least Citroen, VW, Hyundai and Ford are going no where from the WRC.
But, I wish that Mini and Prodrive didn't split up as a works team early on the season and continue for the 2013 season as-well. Because I feel that the Prodrive and Mini partnership would have worked well, Dani Sordo would have been top six in WRC drivers championship standings at this stage of the season, a few more podiums this season as-well and maybe fighting for rally wins. Next season with the news from two weeks back that Sébastien Loeb having announced that he will go part-time in 2013 before a probable switch to the World Touring Car Championship from 2014. Could be a great time for Mini and Prodrive to win a few rallies and maybe a shot on the WRC drivers and manufactures titles with the right people driving the car.
At the end of the day, Mini is still in rally in some sort of way. But some of the upper management at BMW and Mini are a complete joke with this rally project. Anyway, end of post for now. New post soon. Bye.
With today's news, Mini has announced that it is to terminate its works involvement in the World Rally Championship at the end of the 2012 season. Which means the Motorsport Italia-run WRC Team Mini Portugal outfit will no longer be the manufacturer entry team anymore but Mini said that it remains committed to rallying and that BMW Motorsport would continue to develop the car’s 1.6 turbo engine in conjunction with Prodrive. Meanwhile, Prodrive will still development programme for both the Mini Countrymen John Cooper Works WRC and S2000 cars next year and will continue to work towards a full programme with the Mini Countrymen John Cooper Works WRC next year. So next season any Mini's does show up in any rounds will be only privateer teams.
My opinion eight months ago was that "Mini brand is a complete joke, splitting up with Prodrive for WRC program as a works team, a complete shot in the foot for Mini". When you looking a Prodrive WRC history is great, winning with Subaru with both Legacy and Impreza cars. And winning rallies with Tommi Makkinen and Juha Kankkunen. And WRC titles wins with the late Colin McRae, the late Richard Burns and Petter Solberg. A bad decision from Mini in that period of time.
I also said: "I can't see Motorsport Italia-run WRC Team Mini Portugal winning a WRC round let alone a top 6 finish in a WRC round."
Which, they have drove me wrong at Rallye Deutschland when Chris Atkinson finished fifth in the rally.
With todays news this is good news in ways they ain't surportting the WRC Team Mini Portugal team anymore. But, personally a complete and utter joke for that brand not continuing as a works team. At least Citroen, VW, Hyundai and Ford are going no where from the WRC.
But, I wish that Mini and Prodrive didn't split up as a works team early on the season and continue for the 2013 season as-well. Because I feel that the Prodrive and Mini partnership would have worked well, Dani Sordo would have been top six in WRC drivers championship standings at this stage of the season, a few more podiums this season as-well and maybe fighting for rally wins. Next season with the news from two weeks back that Sébastien Loeb having announced that he will go part-time in 2013 before a probable switch to the World Touring Car Championship from 2014. Could be a great time for Mini and Prodrive to win a few rallies and maybe a shot on the WRC drivers and manufactures titles with the right people driving the car.
At the end of the day, Mini is still in rally in some sort of way. But some of the upper management at BMW and Mini are a complete joke with this rally project. Anyway, end of post for now. New post soon. Bye.
Thursday 11 October 2012
A street-legal Formula Ford race car around the Nurburgring Nordschleife faster than a Lamborghini Aventador!
Essentially a Formula Ford race car with brake lights, front lights, mud guards, semi-slick tyres, number plates and a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder Ecoboost engine which basically a street-legal Formula Ford race car. So around the Nurburgring Nordschleife how fast than? 7 minutes, 22 seconds that is faster than a Lamborghini Aventador round the Nurburgring Nordschleife!
That's right it clocked a time around the Nordschleife at 7 minutes 22 seconds with an Ecoboost engine and that's faster than a Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari Enzo and original Pagani Zonda.
The Formula Ford lap was completed by Nick Tandy. The car weighs only 500 kg (only 25 kg heavier than a DeltaWing!), Usually in the Formula Ford race car has a 1.6 litre four-cylinder turbo Ecoboost engine producing 158 bhp. But, this car has a 1 litre three-cylinder turbo with the engine's ECU been modified from 123 bhp to 202 bhp, which means a top speed of 158 mph and 0-62 mph in 4 seconds. Even Ford is claiming that the EcoBoost-1 litre engine in the Formula Ford does 118 mpg at 35 mph and 57 mpg at 75mph. Personal opinion an incredible achievement what they done making it street-legal and then making it faster than a Lamborgini Aventador. And secondly stick that engine into a old skool Mini Copper, that what I like to see. Also, thirdly and last stick it on the Top Gear track too.
There is some YouTube videos below of Ford deeloping and testing at the street-legal Formula Ford car at the Nordschleife.
End of post for now. New post soon. Bye.
That's right it clocked a time around the Nordschleife at 7 minutes 22 seconds with an Ecoboost engine and that's faster than a Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari Enzo and original Pagani Zonda.
The Formula Ford lap was completed by Nick Tandy. The car weighs only 500 kg (only 25 kg heavier than a DeltaWing!), Usually in the Formula Ford race car has a 1.6 litre four-cylinder turbo Ecoboost engine producing 158 bhp. But, this car has a 1 litre three-cylinder turbo with the engine's ECU been modified from 123 bhp to 202 bhp, which means a top speed of 158 mph and 0-62 mph in 4 seconds. Even Ford is claiming that the EcoBoost-1 litre engine in the Formula Ford does 118 mpg at 35 mph and 57 mpg at 75mph. Personal opinion an incredible achievement what they done making it street-legal and then making it faster than a Lamborgini Aventador. And secondly stick that engine into a old skool Mini Copper, that what I like to see. Also, thirdly and last stick it on the Top Gear track too.
There is some YouTube videos below of Ford deeloping and testing at the street-legal Formula Ford car at the Nordschleife.
End of post for now. New post soon. Bye.
Wednesday 10 October 2012
Talk about Talladega nights!
Meanwhile at Talladega Superspeedway last weekend, round 30 of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500.
Final lap drama when Matt Kenseth won the Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 for Roush Fenway Racing in his Ford Fusion and won his second race win of the season. While, Jeff Gordon finished second and Kyle Busch finished third. Behind that at least 25 cars bagged the Big One (a NASCAR phrase describing any accident involving roughly eight or more cars in NASCAR stock car racing) which includes and started from bore Tony Stewart and Michael Waltrip, when Tony Stewart ending up flying in turn four as cars were oncoming as this YouTube video shows. Thankfully, no one was injured and that's NASCAR for yah.
And yes the title above is a reference to that film called Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby starring Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen and the late Michael Clarke Duncan.
Anyway. End of blog/post for now, new post soon. That is all. Bye.
Final lap drama when Matt Kenseth won the Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 for Roush Fenway Racing in his Ford Fusion and won his second race win of the season. While, Jeff Gordon finished second and Kyle Busch finished third. Behind that at least 25 cars bagged the Big One (a NASCAR phrase describing any accident involving roughly eight or more cars in NASCAR stock car racing) which includes and started from bore Tony Stewart and Michael Waltrip, when Tony Stewart ending up flying in turn four as cars were oncoming as this YouTube video shows. Thankfully, no one was injured and that's NASCAR for yah.
And yes the title above is a reference to that film called Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby starring Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen and the late Michael Clarke Duncan.
Anyway. End of blog/post for now, new post soon. That is all. Bye.
Tuesday 9 October 2012
2012 Bathurst 1000 Review
Review of the V8 Supercars round of the 2012 Bathurst 1000 at the famous Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales. The team of Paul Dumbrell and Jamie Whincup won the 166 lap race overall in their Team Vodafone, Holden Commodore VE2. Second place was Dean Canto and David Reynolds in their Bottle-O Racing Team, Ford Falcon FG, just 0.3 seconds behind the leaders at the end. Meanwhile, the other Team Vodafone of Craig Lowndes and Warren Luff finished third place in their Holden Commodore VE2.
Highlights of last years race below, enjoy.
End of blog/post for now, new post soon. That is all. Bye.
Highlights of last years race below, enjoy.
End of blog/post for now, new post soon. That is all. Bye.
Monday 8 October 2012
2012 Japanese Grand Prix Review and thoughts, Vettel vs Alonso it's now on and Korean Grand Prix predictions
2012 Japanese Grand Prix review of round fifteen of the F1 season at Suzuka, and thoughts on the race, and predictions for this weekends Korean Grand Prix.
Good points
Bad points
A dominating race weekend from the current world champion Sebastian Vettel in his Red Bull, pole on Saturday to finished with a race win on Sunday and fastest lap too his third win of the season. And with Fernando Alonso having a first lap tagged with Kimi Raikkonen, which concluded with left rear puncture, which gives Alonso his second DNF of the season. Which, gives Vettel now only 4 points behind Alonso in the driver standings, Kimi Räikkönen now only 37 points behind Alonso and Lewis Hamilton only 42 points behind Alonso in the drivers championship with five races to go.
Also, quick mentions to both Felipe Massa and Kamui Kobayashi. Felipe Massa despite starting from 10th place, finished in a brilliant 2nd place, possibly one of his best races since Brazil 2008 and possibly that result might saved Felipe Massa another season at Ferrari.
Meanwhile, Kamui Kobayashi finished 3rd, on his home Grand Prix to become the third Japanese F1 driver ever to be on a F1 podium (after Aguri Suzuki at Suzuka 1990 for Lola-Lamborghini; Takuma Sato at Indianapolis 2004 for BAR Honda). There is also rumours that Kamui Kobayashi may not have a drive at Sauber next season with rumours of Nico Hülkenberg and Esteban Gutiérrez will be driving for Sauber. Personally, if I was the Sauber team I would keep Kamui Kobayashi for another season, his proof it on his home Grand Prix yesterday.
While in the constructor's championship, Red Bull still leading the standings with Vettel's race win, while McLaren are still second in the constructors standings, from 36 points now 41 points behind Red Bull. Ferrari are now 61 points behind Red Bull in the standings in third place with five races to go.
And so this weekend is the Korean Grand Prix at Korea International Circuit in Yeongam, South Jeolla. Predictions for the race: Sebastian Vettel for the win in the Red Bull, ahead of team-mate Mark Webber in the other Red Bull. while Fernando Alonso will finished in third in the Ferrari. Don't forget the two McLaren drivers, Felipe Massa, the two Lotus drivers,the two Mercedes AMG or the two Sauber drivers as-well for a podium place too.
End of blog/post for how, new post soon. Bye.
Good points
- Sebastian Vettel (a grand slam, pole to finished with a race win and fastest lap too)
- Felipe Massa (finished 2nd, despite starting from 10th)
- Kamui Kobayashi (finished 3rd, third Japanese F1 driver ever to be on a F1 podium after Aguri Suzuki at Suzuka 1990 and Takuma Sato at Indianapolis 2004)
- Jenson Button (finished 4th, despite a gear-box change started from 8th)
- Nico Hülkenberg (finished 7th,despite a gear-box change started from 15th)
- Pastor Maldonado (finished 8th, first point finished since Barcelona)
- Daniel Ricciardo (finished 10th, just ahead of Michael Schumacher)
Bad points
- Fernando Alonso (DNF, first lap tagged with Kimi Raikkonen and also puncture)
- Romain Grosjean (finished 19th, first lap collision with Mark Webber which includes a 10 second stop and go penalty in the middle of the race)
- Mark Webber (finihed 9th, first lap collision with Romain Grosjean without that coullision would have put Mark Webber on the podium)
- Mercedes AMG (Nico Rosberg DNF, collision with Bruno Senna on the first lap; Michael Schumacher finished 11th, just a second behind Daniel Ricciardo despite having a ten place grid-penalty)
- Sergio Perez (DNF, spun out of hairpin corner on lap 20)
- Bruno Senna (finisehd 14th, collision with Nico Rosberg at the start and also, drive-through penalty as-well)
- Narain Karthikeyan (DNF, Vibrations)
- Charles Pic (DNF, Engine)
A dominating race weekend from the current world champion Sebastian Vettel in his Red Bull, pole on Saturday to finished with a race win on Sunday and fastest lap too his third win of the season. And with Fernando Alonso having a first lap tagged with Kimi Raikkonen, which concluded with left rear puncture, which gives Alonso his second DNF of the season. Which, gives Vettel now only 4 points behind Alonso in the driver standings, Kimi Räikkönen now only 37 points behind Alonso and Lewis Hamilton only 42 points behind Alonso in the drivers championship with five races to go.
Also, quick mentions to both Felipe Massa and Kamui Kobayashi. Felipe Massa despite starting from 10th place, finished in a brilliant 2nd place, possibly one of his best races since Brazil 2008 and possibly that result might saved Felipe Massa another season at Ferrari.
Meanwhile, Kamui Kobayashi finished 3rd, on his home Grand Prix to become the third Japanese F1 driver ever to be on a F1 podium (after Aguri Suzuki at Suzuka 1990 for Lola-Lamborghini; Takuma Sato at Indianapolis 2004 for BAR Honda). There is also rumours that Kamui Kobayashi may not have a drive at Sauber next season with rumours of Nico Hülkenberg and Esteban Gutiérrez will be driving for Sauber. Personally, if I was the Sauber team I would keep Kamui Kobayashi for another season, his proof it on his home Grand Prix yesterday.
While in the constructor's championship, Red Bull still leading the standings with Vettel's race win, while McLaren are still second in the constructors standings, from 36 points now 41 points behind Red Bull. Ferrari are now 61 points behind Red Bull in the standings in third place with five races to go.
And so this weekend is the Korean Grand Prix at Korea International Circuit in Yeongam, South Jeolla. Predictions for the race: Sebastian Vettel for the win in the Red Bull, ahead of team-mate Mark Webber in the other Red Bull. while Fernando Alonso will finished in third in the Ferrari. Don't forget the two McLaren drivers, Felipe Massa, the two Lotus drivers,the two Mercedes AMG or the two Sauber drivers as-well for a podium place too.
End of blog/post for how, new post soon. Bye.
Sunday 7 October 2012
WRC Round 11 Recap, Loab and Citroen are WRC champions for another season
Recap of last round of WRC from this weekends round 11 of Rallye de France–Alsace.
This weekends was round 11 of the World Rally Championship at the Rallye de France–Alsace (5th-7th October) was won by home favourite Sébastien Loeb in his works Citroen DS3 to win the rally and to clinched his ninth - and most likely last - World Rally Championship title in a row. With the news last week that Sébastien Loeb having announced that he will go part-time in 2013 before a probable switch to the World Touring Car Championship from 2014, this season turned out to be his rivals last chance to try and beat him to a championship in a full season, and no one could. So, contractions to Sébastien Loab winning his ninth WRC drivers title in a row. But, I do hop Loab does change his mind for one season and go for a tenth WRC title in a row and that will be a great ending in his WRC career.
Meanwhile, Ford rally driver Jari-Matti Latvala finished second in his Ford Feista RS, 15 seconds behind Loab. While, Mikko Hirvonen in his works Citroen DS3 finished third, 44 second behind Loeb at the end. Which also, gives Citroen their eighth WRC manufacturers' championship in ten seasons. So, contractions to Citroen for winning their eighth manufactures' title.
Highlights of Rallye de France–Alsace below, enjoy.
Contracts to the champions for another season. End of post for now. New post soon. Bye.
This weekends was round 11 of the World Rally Championship at the Rallye de France–Alsace (5th-7th October) was won by home favourite Sébastien Loeb in his works Citroen DS3 to win the rally and to clinched his ninth - and most likely last - World Rally Championship title in a row. With the news last week that Sébastien Loeb having announced that he will go part-time in 2013 before a probable switch to the World Touring Car Championship from 2014, this season turned out to be his rivals last chance to try and beat him to a championship in a full season, and no one could. So, contractions to Sébastien Loab winning his ninth WRC drivers title in a row. But, I do hop Loab does change his mind for one season and go for a tenth WRC title in a row and that will be a great ending in his WRC career.
Meanwhile, Ford rally driver Jari-Matti Latvala finished second in his Ford Feista RS, 15 seconds behind Loab. While, Mikko Hirvonen in his works Citroen DS3 finished third, 44 second behind Loeb at the end. Which also, gives Citroen their eighth WRC manufacturers' championship in ten seasons. So, contractions to Citroen for winning their eighth manufactures' title.
Highlights of Rallye de France–Alsace below, enjoy.
Contracts to the champions for another season. End of post for now. New post soon. Bye.
Saturday 6 October 2012
Old dog new tricks
Despite his only 57 years young, the former four-times Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost last week drove a 2011 Red Bull RB7 F1 car at the Circuit Paul Ricard HTTT for the World Series by Renault weekend.
Here is an image of Alain Prost driving the 2011 Red Bull RB7 F1 car.
Also, here is some videos of Alain Prost driving the RB7 at the World Series by Renault round at Paul Ricard. One video of a video montage of the World Series by Renault weekend at Paul Ricard from Renault themselves and one video from a fan at the track.
Anyway, end of post/blog for now, new one soon, bye.
Here is an image of Alain Prost driving the 2011 Red Bull RB7 F1 car.
Also, here is some videos of Alain Prost driving the RB7 at the World Series by Renault round at Paul Ricard. One video of a video montage of the World Series by Renault weekend at Paul Ricard from Renault themselves and one video from a fan at the track.
Anyway, end of post/blog for now, new one soon, bye.
Friday 5 October 2012
MotoGP Aragón Grand Prix review, thoughts and news
Quick review and thoughts on the race from last Sundays race (30/9/12) at the Aragón Motorcycle Grand Prix at Motorland Aragón in North East Spain.
The race itself was a very good race, from the start to the middle of the race battle between works Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo and Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa. Then mid-race, Dani Pedrosa took the lead from Jorge Lorenzo and took the win at Motorland Aragón, Dani Pedrosa is now 33 points behind Lorenzo in the standings with four races to go. Jorge Lorenzo meanwhile, on his works Yamaha finished second overall, six seconds behind, Pedrosa. While Andrea Dovizioso who had a race battle between Cal Crutchlow and Ben Spies, finished third a tenth of a second ahead of Tech 3 Yamaha team-mate Cal Crutchlow and finished eleven seconds behind Pedrosa.
Quick mention to Jonathan Rea on his works Repsol Honda, started seventh place, a second behind pole sitter Jorge Lorenzo and for Sundays race and did a solid job on the Repsol Honda, eventually taking a fine seventh place, thirty-five seconds behind Pedrosa atthe end. His last race for Repsol Honda for the team, and hope he be back for the 2014 season due to he has signed for Ten Kate Honda in World Superbikes for another season. Also, Casey Stoner is returning from injury for the next round at Motegi in Japan, so he will go out in style from his racing career.
In other news, yesterday (4/10/12) Power Electronics Aspar team has announced that they will retain both Randy de Puniet and Aleix Espargaro at Aspar for MotoGP 2013 season. The Aspar team will use the CRT Aprilia ART bikes once again as-well.
Anyway, end of post/blog for now, new one soon, bye.
The race itself was a very good race, from the start to the middle of the race battle between works Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo and Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa. Then mid-race, Dani Pedrosa took the lead from Jorge Lorenzo and took the win at Motorland Aragón, Dani Pedrosa is now 33 points behind Lorenzo in the standings with four races to go. Jorge Lorenzo meanwhile, on his works Yamaha finished second overall, six seconds behind, Pedrosa. While Andrea Dovizioso who had a race battle between Cal Crutchlow and Ben Spies, finished third a tenth of a second ahead of Tech 3 Yamaha team-mate Cal Crutchlow and finished eleven seconds behind Pedrosa.
Quick mention to Jonathan Rea on his works Repsol Honda, started seventh place, a second behind pole sitter Jorge Lorenzo and for Sundays race and did a solid job on the Repsol Honda, eventually taking a fine seventh place, thirty-five seconds behind Pedrosa atthe end. His last race for Repsol Honda for the team, and hope he be back for the 2014 season due to he has signed for Ten Kate Honda in World Superbikes for another season. Also, Casey Stoner is returning from injury for the next round at Motegi in Japan, so he will go out in style from his racing career.
In other news, yesterday (4/10/12) Power Electronics Aspar team has announced that they will retain both Randy de Puniet and Aleix Espargaro at Aspar for MotoGP 2013 season. The Aspar team will use the CRT Aprilia ART bikes once again as-well.
Anyway, end of post/blog for now, new one soon, bye.
Thursday 4 October 2012
Mercedes to Enter V8 Supercars in 2013 - but, will not receive any factory support
Back in mid February, Nissan comfirmed it will Enter V8 Supercars in 2013, under its new rules ‘Car of the Future’. Three weeks back, the news that Mercedes will join the V8 Supercars Championship in 2013 as the forth manufacture in the series (well sort of).
One of V8 Supercars’ longest serving teams Stone Brothers Racing will merge with Austrian GT championship team Erebus Motorsport to run three Mercedes-Benz AMG E Class V8 Supercars in the Championship from 2013.
Unlike Nissan, who will enter Kelly Racing as Nissan's factory team and will run four cars next year. But, Erebus Motorsport will not not be an official factory-backed effort for Mercedes but will be a privately funded team instead. similar to a few BTCC teams on the grid who build the car themselves, but not manufactured supported.
Early in the season I hoped that Nissan will bring the Nissan GT-R in a V8 spec car will be nice in my opinion, like they do in GT1-World Championship last season. But, recently been annocced that Nissan will bring in the Nissan Altima instead. Also Kelly Racing, who will run the four works Nissan Altima next season, will be renamed to Nissan Motorsport next season.
By the way, this weekend is the famous Bathurst 1000 race on the famous Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales. Highlights of last years race below, enjoy.
End of blog/post for now, new post soon. That is all. Bye.
One of V8 Supercars’ longest serving teams Stone Brothers Racing will merge with Austrian GT championship team Erebus Motorsport to run three Mercedes-Benz AMG E Class V8 Supercars in the Championship from 2013.
Unlike Nissan, who will enter Kelly Racing as Nissan's factory team and will run four cars next year. But, Erebus Motorsport will not not be an official factory-backed effort for Mercedes but will be a privately funded team instead. similar to a few BTCC teams on the grid who build the car themselves, but not manufactured supported.
Early in the season I hoped that Nissan will bring the Nissan GT-R in a V8 spec car will be nice in my opinion, like they do in GT1-World Championship last season. But, recently been annocced that Nissan will bring in the Nissan Altima instead. Also Kelly Racing, who will run the four works Nissan Altima next season, will be renamed to Nissan Motorsport next season.
By the way, this weekend is the famous Bathurst 1000 race on the famous Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales. Highlights of last years race below, enjoy.
End of blog/post for now, new post soon. That is all. Bye.
Confirmed: Michael Schumacher to retire at the end of 2012
Following last week's announcement that Lewis Hamilton will replace Michael Schumacher at Mercedes next season. It was announced this morning at a press conference at Suzuka that Michael Schumacher will retire from Formula 1 at the end of the 2012 season.
Since last week that Lewis Hamilton will replace Michael Schumacher at Mercedes next season. Speculation had linked Schumacher to a move to Sauber. But, instead the former seven F1 world champion decided to retire at the end of the season.
Like I said a few months back, apart of some great qualifying performances which includes Monaco and China, and the race performance at Valencia to finish in third place, the last two and a half seasons is has been unsuccessful return into Formula One in my opinion. Due to he hasn't won a race in the last two and half season so far and for the last two and half seasons Nico Rosberg has beaten the old seven times world champion time and time again. To me, he should retire for good at the end of the season in my opinion. I think Michael has done the right decision, if not it might ruin his legacy even more if he stayed.
In my opinion is the best driver I have ever seen in Formula 1 despite the last two and half seasons. I hope Michael will stay in motorsports in some sort of way, such as a role in Ferrari/Mercedes ambassador or race for Mercedes in DTM or World GT1 in 2013 because he can still be a big help in that region.
I hope, when we get to the last round at Sao Paulo, Brazil in late November that Michael Schumacher does have another repeat what he did in Brazil 2006 (the first time he retired from F1) does a performance to remember him by.
Six more races to go for Michael Schumacher for good starting with Suzuka this weekend. Anyway end of post/blog for now. New post/blog soon. Bye.
Since last week that Lewis Hamilton will replace Michael Schumacher at Mercedes next season. Speculation had linked Schumacher to a move to Sauber. But, instead the former seven F1 world champion decided to retire at the end of the season.
Like I said a few months back, apart of some great qualifying performances which includes Monaco and China, and the race performance at Valencia to finish in third place, the last two and a half seasons is has been unsuccessful return into Formula One in my opinion. Due to he hasn't won a race in the last two and half season so far and for the last two and half seasons Nico Rosberg has beaten the old seven times world champion time and time again. To me, he should retire for good at the end of the season in my opinion. I think Michael has done the right decision, if not it might ruin his legacy even more if he stayed.
In my opinion is the best driver I have ever seen in Formula 1 despite the last two and half seasons. I hope Michael will stay in motorsports in some sort of way, such as a role in Ferrari/Mercedes ambassador or race for Mercedes in DTM or World GT1 in 2013 because he can still be a big help in that region.
I hope, when we get to the last round at Sao Paulo, Brazil in late November that Michael Schumacher does have another repeat what he did in Brazil 2006 (the first time he retired from F1) does a performance to remember him by.
Six more races to go for Michael Schumacher for good starting with Suzuka this weekend. Anyway end of post/blog for now. New post/blog soon. Bye.
Wednesday 3 October 2012
F1 Japanese Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. So predictions for the race itself, Sebastian Vettel for the win in his Red Bull, Fernando Alonso second in his Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton third in the McLaren. Don't forget Mark Webber, Jenson Button, Felipe Massa, the two Lotus drivers, the two Mercedes AMG drivers, the two Force India drivers, Pastor Maldonado, or Sergio Perez either.
End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Tuesday 2 October 2012
2012 6 Hours of Bahrain Review
Review of Round six of the 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship at Bahrain International Circuit in Bahrain. Audi Sport Team Joest team won the race overall and WEC LMP1 class too of André Lotterer, Marcel Fässler and Benoît Tréluyerto in their Audi R18 e-tron quattro. Second place was the second Audi of Allan McNish and Tom Kristensen in their Audi R18 e-tron quattro to make an Audi R18 e-tron quattro one-two. Meanwhile, the Strakka Racing team in their HPD ARX-03a with a Honda LM-V8 3.4 L V8 engine of Jonny Kane, Nick Leventis and Danny Watts finished in third place.
While, Toyota Racing team of Alexander Wurz and Nicolas Lapierre in their Toyota TS030 Hybrid did not finished due to an accident with another LMP1 car just before the fifth hour ended with damaged suspension, after an earlier technical issue had already denied the team a chance of victory.
In LMP2 class, the PeCom Racing team of Pierre Kaffer, Luís Pérez Companc and Nicolas Minassian in their Oreca 03 with a Nissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 engine won in LMP2 class and 6th overall. While in GTE Pro class, was won by AF Corse team of Giancarlo Fisichella Toni Vilander and Gianmaria Bruni won in their Ferrari 458 GTC, finished 12th overall as-well. While in GTE Am class, was won by Team Felbermayr-Proton of Christian Ried, Gianluca Roda and Paolo Ruberti in their Porsche 997 GT3-RSR and finished 17th overall.
Sadly no race highlights I can not find on Youtube. So enjoy an image instead of the Audi R18's in the pits before the race start of the 6 hour race instead.
Next Stop 6 Hours of Fuji in two weeks time for round seven of the FIA World Endurance Championship. End of post/blog for now, bye.
While, Toyota Racing team of Alexander Wurz and Nicolas Lapierre in their Toyota TS030 Hybrid did not finished due to an accident with another LMP1 car just before the fifth hour ended with damaged suspension, after an earlier technical issue had already denied the team a chance of victory.
In LMP2 class, the PeCom Racing team of Pierre Kaffer, Luís Pérez Companc and Nicolas Minassian in their Oreca 03 with a Nissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 engine won in LMP2 class and 6th overall. While in GTE Pro class, was won by AF Corse team of Giancarlo Fisichella Toni Vilander and Gianmaria Bruni won in their Ferrari 458 GTC, finished 12th overall as-well. While in GTE Am class, was won by Team Felbermayr-Proton of Christian Ried, Gianluca Roda and Paolo Ruberti in their Porsche 997 GT3-RSR and finished 17th overall.
Sadly no race highlights I can not find on Youtube. So enjoy an image instead of the Audi R18's in the pits before the race start of the 6 hour race instead.
Next Stop 6 Hours of Fuji in two weeks time for round seven of the FIA World Endurance Championship. End of post/blog for now, bye.
Monday 1 October 2012
Volkswagen Polo R WRC
In 2013, Volkswagen will debut the Volkswagen Polo R WRC in the World Rally Championship next season. The car is based on the Volkswagen Polo, the Polo R WRC powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine producing around 300 bhp.
The Polo R WRC may debut at the 2012 Rally di Sardegna where it will be driven by Sébastien Ogier, only if the rally car is homologated in time. If not the first round of the 2013 World Rally Championship on the Monte Carlo Rally instead. Some YouTube videos below of the Volkswagen Polo R WRC testing on tarmac.
End of post/blog for now, new one soon, bye.
The Polo R WRC may debut at the 2012 Rally di Sardegna where it will be driven by Sébastien Ogier, only if the rally car is homologated in time. If not the first round of the 2013 World Rally Championship on the Monte Carlo Rally instead. Some YouTube videos below of the Volkswagen Polo R WRC testing on tarmac.
End of post/blog for now, new one soon, bye.
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