Review of round fourteen of the 2013 MotoGP season at Motorland Aragón, on the outskirts of Alcañiz in east of Spain for the Aragon GP.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Repsol Honda Team rider and 2012 Moto2 Champion Marc Márquez, in his works works Honda RC213V. Second place was Yamaha Factory Racing rider and current MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo in his works Yamaha YZR-M1, he was over a second behind Márquez at the end. While, third place was Yamaha Factory Racing rider and former seven times MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi in his works Yamaha YZR-M1, Rossi was under thirteen seconds behind Marquez at the end of the race.
In CRT class (Claiming Rule Teams, street bike engines rather than non prototype engines), the Power Electronics Aspar rider Aleix Espargaró won CRT class and finished 11th overall in his ART (Aprilia), he was 58 seconds behind Márquez at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Mapfre Aspar Team Moto2 rider Nicolás Terol on the Suter for his second race win of the season. Second was Tuenti HP 40 rider Esteve Rabat on the Kalex, he was over one and half seconds behind Terol at the end of the race. While, third place was the other Tuenti HP 40 rider Pol Espargaró on the Kalex, he was three and a half seconds behind Terol at the end.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Estrella Galicia rider Álex Rins on the KTM. Second was Team Calvo rider Maverick Viñales on the KTM, he was only four tenths of a second behind Rins at the end of the race. While third place, was Estrella Galicia team-mate and Marc Márquez younger brother Álex Márquez on the KTM, he was over twelve seconds behind team-mate Rins at the end of the race.
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Monday 30 September 2013
Friday 27 September 2013
Rush Review
This week I finally watch the new Rush movie that is based on the 1976 Formula One season and the rivalry between drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda. Directed by Ron Howard (directed Apollo 13 (1995), A Beautiful Mind (2001), Frost/Nixon (2008) to name a few). Screenplay written by Peter Morgan (written The Queen (2006), Frost/Nixon (2008), The Damned United (2009) to name a few). Chris Hemsworth play 1976 F1 World Champion James Hunt. Daniel Brühl play former Ferrari driver and three times F1 World Champion Niki Lauda. And actress, Olivia Wilde play as Suzy Miller, James Hunt's former wife at that period.
Poster of the film
Trailer of the Film
The good points was the cinematography was spot on throughout the film was excellent, for example having a camera inside the crash helmet, so you see the drivers eye's looking down the track in dry or wet conditions. Also, using different filters to give the feel you are in 1970's itself.
Another good point, was the story throughout worked well and written well by Peter Morgan, if the story didn't worked the fill wouldn't work.
Also, Chris Hemsworth who played James Hunt got the accent right, looking like him right and attributes right throughout the movie. Also, Olivia Wilde who play as Suzy Miller, did a good job with the British accent compared to Stephen Mangan who played McLaren team manager Alastair Caldwell, who didn't even sound as the person he's portraying in the film. The same thing for Colin Stinton who played McLaren Managing Director Teddy Mayer who didn't even no where near as the person he's portraying in the film.
And Finally for another good point was soundtrack worked well for the period. Score was composed by Hans Zimmer, and got it right by putting in famous 1970's tracks such as "Fame" by David Bowie, "Gimme Some Lovin'" by Steve Winwood and an old Slade song added in as-well.
What I didn't like about the film would be two things, one British Grand Prix should have added into the story more, in the film states that James Hunt won the British Grand Prix. But, in reality he was disqualified and Lauda won the race in the end.
And the second thing was Italian Grand Prix at Monza, as any die-hard know that Monza has fasts straights'. But, watching the film the track doesn't even look like Monza, despite the track hasn't change in places and they could have used old footage from that seasons Italian Grand Prix. But, instead it was filmed at Brands Hatch, which is bizarre that years British Grand Prix was held at Brands Hatch.
Despite, those errors and criticisms, I enjoyed the film altogether. I didn't get distracted with the film, somethings watching Films at the cinema or at home watching DVD's I get distracted because the story is quite boring, I didn't get it with Rush. For any F1 fan, who enjoys the history of F1 would be a great film to watch and it was £9 well worth. And for the non F1 fan it's a good film with the star power of Chris Hemsworth and Olivia Wilde and some good acting performances from Daniel Brühl and Alexandra Maria Lara too.
One of my best films of the year so far in 2013.
End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Poster of the film
Trailer of the Film
The good points was the cinematography was spot on throughout the film was excellent, for example having a camera inside the crash helmet, so you see the drivers eye's looking down the track in dry or wet conditions. Also, using different filters to give the feel you are in 1970's itself.
Another good point, was the story throughout worked well and written well by Peter Morgan, if the story didn't worked the fill wouldn't work.
Also, Chris Hemsworth who played James Hunt got the accent right, looking like him right and attributes right throughout the movie. Also, Olivia Wilde who play as Suzy Miller, did a good job with the British accent compared to Stephen Mangan who played McLaren team manager Alastair Caldwell, who didn't even sound as the person he's portraying in the film. The same thing for Colin Stinton who played McLaren Managing Director Teddy Mayer who didn't even no where near as the person he's portraying in the film.
And Finally for another good point was soundtrack worked well for the period. Score was composed by Hans Zimmer, and got it right by putting in famous 1970's tracks such as "Fame" by David Bowie, "Gimme Some Lovin'" by Steve Winwood and an old Slade song added in as-well.
What I didn't like about the film would be two things, one British Grand Prix should have added into the story more, in the film states that James Hunt won the British Grand Prix. But, in reality he was disqualified and Lauda won the race in the end.
And the second thing was Italian Grand Prix at Monza, as any die-hard know that Monza has fasts straights'. But, watching the film the track doesn't even look like Monza, despite the track hasn't change in places and they could have used old footage from that seasons Italian Grand Prix. But, instead it was filmed at Brands Hatch, which is bizarre that years British Grand Prix was held at Brands Hatch.
Despite, those errors and criticisms, I enjoyed the film altogether. I didn't get distracted with the film, somethings watching Films at the cinema or at home watching DVD's I get distracted because the story is quite boring, I didn't get it with Rush. For any F1 fan, who enjoys the history of F1 would be a great film to watch and it was £9 well worth. And for the non F1 fan it's a good film with the star power of Chris Hemsworth and Olivia Wilde and some good acting performances from Daniel Brühl and Alexandra Maria Lara too.
One of my best films of the year so far in 2013.
End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Tuesday 24 September 2013
2013 6 Hours of Circuit of the Americas Review
Review of Round five of the 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship at 6 Hours of Circuit of the Americas in Austin, United States. Audi Sport Team Joest team won the race overall and WEC LMP1 class too of Allan McNish, Loïc Duval and Tom Kristensen in their Audi R18 e-tron quattro. While, Toyota Racing team of Anthony Davidson, Sébastien Buemi and Stéphane Sarrazin came in second place in their Toyota TS030 Hybrid. Meanwhile, third place was the second Audi of André Lotterer, Marcel Fässler and Benoît Tréluyerto in their Audi R18 e-tron quattro.
In LMP2 class, the G-Drive Racing team of Roman Rusinov, Mike Conway and John Mart in their Oreca 03 with a Nissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 engine won in LMP2 class and 5th place overall. While in GTE Pro class, was won by Aston Martin Racing team of Frédéric Makowiecki and Bruno Senna won in their Aston Martin Vantage GTE, finished 12th overall as-well. While in GTE Am class, was won by Aston Martin Racing team of Jamie Campbell-Walter and Stuart Hall in their Aston Martin Vantage GTE and finished 16th overall.
Next Stop 6 Hours of Fuji in four weeks time for round six of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
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In LMP2 class, the G-Drive Racing team of Roman Rusinov, Mike Conway and John Mart in their Oreca 03 with a Nissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 engine won in LMP2 class and 5th place overall. While in GTE Pro class, was won by Aston Martin Racing team of Frédéric Makowiecki and Bruno Senna won in their Aston Martin Vantage GTE, finished 12th overall as-well. While in GTE Am class, was won by Aston Martin Racing team of Jamie Campbell-Walter and Stuart Hall in their Aston Martin Vantage GTE and finished 16th overall.
Next Stop 6 Hours of Fuji in four weeks time for round six of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
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Monday 23 September 2013
2013 F1 Singapore Grand Prix Review and thoughts
2013 Singapore Grand Prix review of round thirteen of the F1 season at Marina Bay Street Circuit, and thoughts on the race as well.
Good points
Meanwhile, Fernando Alosno finished in second place in the Ferrari. While, Kimi Räikkonen finished in third place, in his Lotus, despite qualified in 13th place, despite having back pains throughout the weekend that was impressive drive from the former world champion and possibly driver of the day as-well.
Sebastian Vettel still leads the drivers' championship from 53 points to 60 points ahead of Fernando Alonso in the standings with six races to go.
End of blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Good points
- Sebastian Vettel (pole to finished with a race win)
- Ferrari (Fernando Alonso, finished 2nd; Felipe Massa finished 6th)
- Kimi Räikkonen (finished 3rd, despite qualified in 13th place, despite having back pains throughout the weekend)
- Mercedes (Nico Rosberg, finished 4th; Lewis Hamilton finished 5th)
- Mclaren (Jenson Button, finished 7th; Sergio Perez, finished 8th)
- Nico Hülkenberg (finished 9th)
- Adrian Sutil (finished 10th)
- Giedo van der Garde (finished 16th, ahead of team-mate Charles Pic and both Marussia drivers)
- Mark Webber (finished 15th/DNF, a lap down with Water pressure problems at the end, ten place grid penalty for the manner in which he picked up a lift back to pit lane from Ferrari's Fernando Alonso)
- Daniel Ricciardo (DNF, Accident)
- Romain Grosjean (DNF, Engine)
- Paul di Resta (DNF, Accident)
Meanwhile, Fernando Alosno finished in second place in the Ferrari. While, Kimi Räikkonen finished in third place, in his Lotus, despite qualified in 13th place, despite having back pains throughout the weekend that was impressive drive from the former world champion and possibly driver of the day as-well.
Sebastian Vettel still leads the drivers' championship from 53 points to 60 points ahead of Fernando Alonso in the standings with six races to go.
End of blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Thursday 19 September 2013
2013 San Marino MotoGP Review
Review of round thirteen of the 2013 MotoGP season at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, on the outskirts of Misano Adriatico in east of Italy for the San Marino GP.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Yamaha Factory Racing rider and current MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo in his works Yamaha YZR-M1. Second place was Repsol Honda Team rider, current MotoGP points leader and 2012 Moto2 Champion Marc Márquez, in his works works Honda RC213V, he was over three seconds behind Lorenzo at the end. While third was the other Repsol Honda Team rider Dani Pedorsa in his works Honda RC213V, he was over seven behind Lorenzo at the end.
In CRT class (Claiming Rule Teams, street bike engines rather than non prototype engines), the NGM Mobile Forward Racing rider Colin Edwards won CRT class and finished 12th overall in his FTR-Kawasaki, he was over 63 seconds behind Lorenzo at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Tuenti HP 40 rider Pol Espargaró on the Kalex for his forth race win of the season. Second was Italtrans Racing Team rider Takaaki Nakagami on the Kalex, he was six tenths behind Espargaró at the end of the race. While, third place was the other Tuenti HP 40 rider Esteve Rabat on the Kalex, he was under two seconds behind team-mate Espargaró at the end.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Estrella Galicia rider Álex Rins on the KTM. Second was Team Calvo rider Maverick Viñales on the KTM, he was only five-hundredths of a second behind Rins at the end of the race. While third place, was Estrella Galicia team-mate and Marc Márquez younger brother Álex Márquez on the KTM, he was over six seconds behind team-mate Rins at the end of the race.
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In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Yamaha Factory Racing rider and current MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo in his works Yamaha YZR-M1. Second place was Repsol Honda Team rider, current MotoGP points leader and 2012 Moto2 Champion Marc Márquez, in his works works Honda RC213V, he was over three seconds behind Lorenzo at the end. While third was the other Repsol Honda Team rider Dani Pedorsa in his works Honda RC213V, he was over seven behind Lorenzo at the end.
In CRT class (Claiming Rule Teams, street bike engines rather than non prototype engines), the NGM Mobile Forward Racing rider Colin Edwards won CRT class and finished 12th overall in his FTR-Kawasaki, he was over 63 seconds behind Lorenzo at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Tuenti HP 40 rider Pol Espargaró on the Kalex for his forth race win of the season. Second was Italtrans Racing Team rider Takaaki Nakagami on the Kalex, he was six tenths behind Espargaró at the end of the race. While, third place was the other Tuenti HP 40 rider Esteve Rabat on the Kalex, he was under two seconds behind team-mate Espargaró at the end.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Estrella Galicia rider Álex Rins on the KTM. Second was Team Calvo rider Maverick Viñales on the KTM, he was only five-hundredths of a second behind Rins at the end of the race. While third place, was Estrella Galicia team-mate and Marc Márquez younger brother Álex Márquez on the KTM, he was over six seconds behind team-mate Rins at the end of the race.
End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
Tuesday 17 September 2013
WRC Round 10 recap
Last weekend was round ten of the World Rally Championship for Rally Australia (12-15th September) was won by current WRC championship leader Sébastien Ogier to win the rally overall in the works Volkswagen Polo R WRC. While, was Thierry Neuville finished in second place in Qatar World Rally Team, Ford Focus RS WRC. Neuville was 90 seconds behind Ogier at the end. Meanwhile, Mikko Hirvonen finish in third place in the works Citroën DS3 WRC. Hirvonen was two minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 class (Group R5, R4, Super 2000 and Group N4 spec cars), that was won by Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari in his Seashore Qatar Rally Team backed Ford Fiesta RRC. Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari finished in thirteenth place overall, he was only 17 and half minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
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Meanwhile in WRC-2 class (Group R5, R4, Super 2000 and Group N4 spec cars), that was won by Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari in his Seashore Qatar Rally Team backed Ford Fiesta RRC. Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari finished in thirteenth place overall, he was only 17 and half minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
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F1 2013 Singapore Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix on the night-time street race of Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore. 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 Mercedes. Don't forget Mark Webber, Felipe Massa, Nico Rosberg, the two Lotus drivers, or even the two McLaren drivers either for a podium position.
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Monday 16 September 2013
Top Six Martini liveried Race/Rally Cars, Celebrating Martini's 150th Birthday
This year is Italian multinational alcoholic beverage Martini & Rossi 150th Birthday, in motor racing it has liveried many race and rally cars. As so, this post is the top Martini liveried Race/Rally Cars.
Starting with number six of the top six is:
Number 6: 1974-75 Brabham BT44
Story: Story: The Brabham BT44 was designed by Gordon Murray, the Brabham BT44 was powered by the 3 litre V8 Cosworth DFV engine that produces 430 bhp. Brabham BT44 took five victories between 1974 and 1975, four for Carlos Reutemann and one for Carlos Pace. Although the Brabham BT44 never took a drivers' championship in those two seasons. It did took Brabham to second place in the Constructors championship in the 1975 season behind Ferrari in the standings.
Number 5: 1999-2010 Ford Focus RS WRC
Story: Replaced the old Escort WRC back in 1999. The Ford Focus RS WRC uses a 2 liter 4-cylinder turbo engine that produces 300 bhp. Took 44 WRC wins (11 times in Martini liveried in four seasons) in twelve seasons altogether in the WRC in the hands of Colin McRae, Carlos Sainz, Markko Märtin, Marcus Grönholm, Mikko Hirvonen and Jari-Matti Latvala. Close to few WRC Drivers titles but not close enough. But, the Ford Focus RS WRC did took Ford to two WRC Manufacture titles in hands of Marcus Grönholm and Mikko Hirvonen in 2006 and 2007.
Number 4: 1970-71 Porsche 917K
Story: This was the first Porsche race car that dominated at Le Mans and took two of Porsche's 16 wins at Le Mans. Designed by Norbert Singer, the Porsche 917K used the Porsche 4.9 litre Flat-12 engine to create 600 bhp back in the early 1970s. Which took Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood to the 1970 Le Mans race win to make a Porsche one-two-three finish (second place was using the Porsche 917L, while third was using a Porsche 908/2L). Then in 1971, Dr. Helmut Marko and Gijs van Lennep (in Martini livery) took victory in their Porsche 917K to finish off a Porsche one-two in the 24 hour race.
Number 3: 1982-85 Lancia 037
Story: The first of the Group B rally cars, The Lancia 037 uses a 2.1 litre 4-cylinder supercharged engine that produces 350 bhp. Took 6 WRC wins in four season altogether in the WRC in the hands of Walter Röhrl and Markku Alén. The Lancia 037 never won the WRC Drivers' titles in 1983. But, it did win the manufacturers' championship in the 1983 season. And it would be the last rear-wheel drive car to win the manufacturers' championship in the WRC, after that four wheel drive the way.
Number 2: 1976-77 Porsche 936
Story: The Porsche 936 took Porsche to it's third and forth victories at Le Mans in 1976 and 1977. Porsche 956 uses the Porsche 2.1 litre twin turbo flat-6 engine that produces 540 bhp. In 1976 Jacky Ickx and Gijs van Lennep took victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. And then again in 1977, Porsche drivers Jürgen Barth, Hurley Haywood and Jacky Ickx took victory in that years 24 hours race.
Number 1: 1987-92 Lancia Delta Integrale
Story: Replaced the banned Group B Lancia Delta S4 rally car back in 1987. The Lancia Delta Integrale was for Group A rally rules and uses an in-line 4 cylinder two litre turbo engine that produces 318 bhp. In total, the Lancia Delta Integrale won 46 WRC wins in six seasons altogether in the WRC in the hands of Miki Biasion, Juha Kankkunen, Markku Alén, Franz Wittmann, Jorge Recalde, Bruno Saby, Mikael Ericsson, Didier Auriol, and Andrea Aghini. Took Lancia’s to six consecutive manufacturers’ titles (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 and 1992), which remains a record. And took Juha Kankkunen (1987 and 1991) and Miki Biasion (1988 and 1990) to four WRC Drivers' titles altogether. Which, possibly gives Lancia Delta Integrale the most successful Lancia rally car in history.
Happy Birthday to Martini.
End of blog for how, new post soon. Bye.
Starting with number six of the top six is:
Number 6: 1974-75 Brabham BT44
Story: Story: The Brabham BT44 was designed by Gordon Murray, the Brabham BT44 was powered by the 3 litre V8 Cosworth DFV engine that produces 430 bhp. Brabham BT44 took five victories between 1974 and 1975, four for Carlos Reutemann and one for Carlos Pace. Although the Brabham BT44 never took a drivers' championship in those two seasons. It did took Brabham to second place in the Constructors championship in the 1975 season behind Ferrari in the standings.
Number 5: 1999-2010 Ford Focus RS WRC
Story: Replaced the old Escort WRC back in 1999. The Ford Focus RS WRC uses a 2 liter 4-cylinder turbo engine that produces 300 bhp. Took 44 WRC wins (11 times in Martini liveried in four seasons) in twelve seasons altogether in the WRC in the hands of Colin McRae, Carlos Sainz, Markko Märtin, Marcus Grönholm, Mikko Hirvonen and Jari-Matti Latvala. Close to few WRC Drivers titles but not close enough. But, the Ford Focus RS WRC did took Ford to two WRC Manufacture titles in hands of Marcus Grönholm and Mikko Hirvonen in 2006 and 2007.
Number 4: 1970-71 Porsche 917K
Story: This was the first Porsche race car that dominated at Le Mans and took two of Porsche's 16 wins at Le Mans. Designed by Norbert Singer, the Porsche 917K used the Porsche 4.9 litre Flat-12 engine to create 600 bhp back in the early 1970s. Which took Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood to the 1970 Le Mans race win to make a Porsche one-two-three finish (second place was using the Porsche 917L, while third was using a Porsche 908/2L). Then in 1971, Dr. Helmut Marko and Gijs van Lennep (in Martini livery) took victory in their Porsche 917K to finish off a Porsche one-two in the 24 hour race.
Number 3: 1982-85 Lancia 037
Story: The first of the Group B rally cars, The Lancia 037 uses a 2.1 litre 4-cylinder supercharged engine that produces 350 bhp. Took 6 WRC wins in four season altogether in the WRC in the hands of Walter Röhrl and Markku Alén. The Lancia 037 never won the WRC Drivers' titles in 1983. But, it did win the manufacturers' championship in the 1983 season. And it would be the last rear-wheel drive car to win the manufacturers' championship in the WRC, after that four wheel drive the way.
Number 2: 1976-77 Porsche 936
Story: The Porsche 936 took Porsche to it's third and forth victories at Le Mans in 1976 and 1977. Porsche 956 uses the Porsche 2.1 litre twin turbo flat-6 engine that produces 540 bhp. In 1976 Jacky Ickx and Gijs van Lennep took victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. And then again in 1977, Porsche drivers Jürgen Barth, Hurley Haywood and Jacky Ickx took victory in that years 24 hours race.
Number 1: 1987-92 Lancia Delta Integrale
Story: Replaced the banned Group B Lancia Delta S4 rally car back in 1987. The Lancia Delta Integrale was for Group A rally rules and uses an in-line 4 cylinder two litre turbo engine that produces 318 bhp. In total, the Lancia Delta Integrale won 46 WRC wins in six seasons altogether in the WRC in the hands of Miki Biasion, Juha Kankkunen, Markku Alén, Franz Wittmann, Jorge Recalde, Bruno Saby, Mikael Ericsson, Didier Auriol, and Andrea Aghini. Took Lancia’s to six consecutive manufacturers’ titles (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 and 1992), which remains a record. And took Juha Kankkunen (1987 and 1991) and Miki Biasion (1988 and 1990) to four WRC Drivers' titles altogether. Which, possibly gives Lancia Delta Integrale the most successful Lancia rally car in history.
Happy Birthday to Martini.
End of blog for how, new post soon. Bye.
Thursday 12 September 2013
Spark-Renault SRT_01E, The new Formula E race car
After months of expectation and 3D images of what the car will looks like, the Formula E race car that will contest the new zero emissions racing series starting next September was launched this week (10/9/2013) at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The Spark-Renault SRT_01E is a fully electric single seater racing car, designed aerodynamically to encourage overtaking, led by ART's Frederic Vasseur team, SRT_01E chassis is built by Dallara, the powertrain from McLaren, which will produce 200kw (270 brake horsepower) in race pace; batteries made by Williams, gearbox from Hewland. And finally Michelin tyres, which will be mounted on 18 inch rims and more than likely to run an all-weather tyre, the idea being minimum tyre use, so that one tyre works for dry and wet conditions.
The all-new Formula E car is expected to begin testing in November this year with development driver and former Formula 1 driver Lucas di Grassi to develop the car, with production to start next January.
The idea of Formula E is to promote electric vehicles, particularly in the cities across the globe, places as already confirmed for races in London, Rio, Berlin, Los Angeles and Beijing.
There will be 10 teams, with two drivers each in the inaugural series which will kick off in September 2014.
Things are looking up for Formula E.
End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye
The Spark-Renault SRT_01E is a fully electric single seater racing car, designed aerodynamically to encourage overtaking, led by ART's Frederic Vasseur team, SRT_01E chassis is built by Dallara, the powertrain from McLaren, which will produce 200kw (270 brake horsepower) in race pace; batteries made by Williams, gearbox from Hewland. And finally Michelin tyres, which will be mounted on 18 inch rims and more than likely to run an all-weather tyre, the idea being minimum tyre use, so that one tyre works for dry and wet conditions.
The all-new Formula E car is expected to begin testing in November this year with development driver and former Formula 1 driver Lucas di Grassi to develop the car, with production to start next January.
The idea of Formula E is to promote electric vehicles, particularly in the cities across the globe, places as already confirmed for races in London, Rio, Berlin, Los Angeles and Beijing.
There will be 10 teams, with two drivers each in the inaugural series which will kick off in September 2014.
Things are looking up for Formula E.
End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye
Wednesday 11 September 2013
It's Official - Kimi Raikkonen returns to Ferrari on a two-year deal
Yesterday, Felipe Massa announced he is leaving Ferrari at the end of the season. Today, Ferrari's officialy announced that 2007 F1 World champion and Former Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen will return to Ferrari of a two-year deal, to join Fernando Alonso from 2014 onwards.
Raikkonen who previously drove for Ferrari from 2007-09. When in his debut season for the team, he won the drivers' title ahead of McLaren duo Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso and the last driver to win the world championship for Ferrari. He left the team after a disappointing 2009 season and replaced by new team-mate Fernando Alonso, despite they paid him almost €20 million in 2010 not to drive for the team.
Just like I written from the Massa post, this will be the wrong decision in my opinion, "with a team like Ferrari, they need a number one lead driver and number two driver that can win races when needed like a Rubens Barichello, not two number one drivers in the same team, as I fill that the better number two driver at Ferrari would be either Nico Hülkenberg or Paul di Resta".
But, yet again Ferrari wants to properly challenge Red Bull in the constructors' championship and the drivers' title, and the option is to bring their ex driver back into Ferrari, and scarifying a number two driver maybe the best option to do it. Can they control two number one drivers', time well tell.
Meanwhile at Lotus, Sauber driver Nico Hulkenberg is the hot favourite to fill Raikkonen’s seat next season, with the possibility of Felipe Massa might be up for Raikkonen’s seat as-well. If I was the Lotus team, I would hire both drivers for next season and don't renew Romain Grosjean contact for 2014 as you got a driver with race experience and driver who can be future Formula 1 world champion. Just my opinion at the end of the day.
As for Kimi Raikkonen, good luck at Ferrari. Maybe a second F1 world drivers' title is in future ahead at Ferrari.
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Raikkonen who previously drove for Ferrari from 2007-09. When in his debut season for the team, he won the drivers' title ahead of McLaren duo Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso and the last driver to win the world championship for Ferrari. He left the team after a disappointing 2009 season and replaced by new team-mate Fernando Alonso, despite they paid him almost €20 million in 2010 not to drive for the team.
Just like I written from the Massa post, this will be the wrong decision in my opinion, "with a team like Ferrari, they need a number one lead driver and number two driver that can win races when needed like a Rubens Barichello, not two number one drivers in the same team, as I fill that the better number two driver at Ferrari would be either Nico Hülkenberg or Paul di Resta".
But, yet again Ferrari wants to properly challenge Red Bull in the constructors' championship and the drivers' title, and the option is to bring their ex driver back into Ferrari, and scarifying a number two driver maybe the best option to do it. Can they control two number one drivers', time well tell.
Meanwhile at Lotus, Sauber driver Nico Hulkenberg is the hot favourite to fill Raikkonen’s seat next season, with the possibility of Felipe Massa might be up for Raikkonen’s seat as-well. If I was the Lotus team, I would hire both drivers for next season and don't renew Romain Grosjean contact for 2014 as you got a driver with race experience and driver who can be future Formula 1 world champion. Just my opinion at the end of the day.
As for Kimi Raikkonen, good luck at Ferrari. Maybe a second F1 world drivers' title is in future ahead at Ferrari.
End of blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
It's Official - Felipe Massa reveals he is leaving Ferrari at the end of 2013 F1 season, so what's next for Massa?
Felipe Massa has confirmed on Tuesday night (10/9/13), after eight seasons with Ferrari, the team has made its decision on 2014 and that he is no longer part of their plans he announced on his Twitter account were he "thank the team for all the victories and incredible moments experienced together".
In my opinion, this is not a big surprise this news has happen. I do believe its the right time for Felipe Massa to leave Ferrari, I believe that Ferrari do need a stronger second driver to challenge Red Bull in the constructors' championship, and I don't believe Felipe Massa is that drive to do so.
But, when you do look at his Ferrari career, I believe he should've won the drivers' title with Ferrari in 2008, but lost the championship by a single point. I believe he should have won more Grand Prixs' in his Ferrari career (Brazil 2007 and Germany 2010 to name a few). Finally his been a great number two for both Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher and great servant to the team.
Felipe Massa also stated on his twitter Twitter account that:
"For next year, I want to find a team that can give me a competitive car to win many more races and challenge for the championship, which remains my greatest objective."
His only option would be getting a drive at Lotus next season, I do believe this will not happen. His best option could be a return to the Sauber team next season. If not, this could be last season in Formula 1.
So, who would replace Massa at Ferrari then for 2014? It has been strongly rumoured and still is that Ferrari are set to re-hire former driver Kimi Raikkonen, despite they paid him almost €20 million in 2010 not to drive for them.
If it does happen, this will be the wrong decision in my opinion, as he was very unmotivated at Ferrari in 2009. Also, he never was at the factory to help developing the race cars compared to the likes of Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher. Also, with a team like Ferrari, they need a number one lead driver and number two driver that can win races when needed like a Rubens Barichello, not two number one drivers in the same team, as I fill that the better number two driver at Ferrari would be either Nico Hülkenberg or Paul di Resta.
Anyway, time will tell who would be Fernando Alonso team-mate is for 2014. As for Felipe Massa, good luck in your future endeavors. I hope the Brazilian will be in Formula 1 next season.
End of blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
In my opinion, this is not a big surprise this news has happen. I do believe its the right time for Felipe Massa to leave Ferrari, I believe that Ferrari do need a stronger second driver to challenge Red Bull in the constructors' championship, and I don't believe Felipe Massa is that drive to do so.
But, when you do look at his Ferrari career, I believe he should've won the drivers' title with Ferrari in 2008, but lost the championship by a single point. I believe he should have won more Grand Prixs' in his Ferrari career (Brazil 2007 and Germany 2010 to name a few). Finally his been a great number two for both Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher and great servant to the team.
Felipe Massa also stated on his twitter Twitter account that:
"For next year, I want to find a team that can give me a competitive car to win many more races and challenge for the championship, which remains my greatest objective."
His only option would be getting a drive at Lotus next season, I do believe this will not happen. His best option could be a return to the Sauber team next season. If not, this could be last season in Formula 1.
So, who would replace Massa at Ferrari then for 2014? It has been strongly rumoured and still is that Ferrari are set to re-hire former driver Kimi Raikkonen, despite they paid him almost €20 million in 2010 not to drive for them.
If it does happen, this will be the wrong decision in my opinion, as he was very unmotivated at Ferrari in 2009. Also, he never was at the factory to help developing the race cars compared to the likes of Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher. Also, with a team like Ferrari, they need a number one lead driver and number two driver that can win races when needed like a Rubens Barichello, not two number one drivers in the same team, as I fill that the better number two driver at Ferrari would be either Nico Hülkenberg or Paul di Resta.
Anyway, time will tell who would be Fernando Alonso team-mate is for 2014. As for Felipe Massa, good luck in your future endeavors. I hope the Brazilian will be in Formula 1 next season.
End of blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Monday 9 September 2013
2013 Italian Grand Prix Review and thoughts
2013 Italian Grand Prix review of round twelve of the F1 season at Monza, and thoughts on the race.
Good points
Meanwhile, Fernando Alosno finished in second place in the Ferrari. While, Sebastian Vettel's team-mate Mark Webber finished in third place, in his Red Bull.
Sebastian Vettel still leads the drivers' championship from 46 points to 53 points ahead of Fernando Alonso in the standings with seven races to go.
End of blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Good points
- Red Bull Racing (Sebastian Vettel, pole to finished with a race win; Mark Webber, finished 3rd)
- Ferrari (Fernando Alonso, finished 2nd; Felipe Massa finished 4th)
- Nico Hülkenberg (finished 5th)
- Daniel Ricciardo (finished 7th)
- Charles Pic (finished 17th, ahead of team-mate Giedo van der Garde and both Marussia drivers)
- Kimi Raikkonen (finished 11th)
- Jean-Éric Vergne (DNF, Transmission)
- Force India (Paul di Resta DNF, Collision with Romain Grosjean on the first lap; Adrian Sutil, DNF, Brakes)
Meanwhile, Fernando Alosno finished in second place in the Ferrari. While, Sebastian Vettel's team-mate Mark Webber finished in third place, in his Red Bull.
Sebastian Vettel still leads the drivers' championship from 46 points to 53 points ahead of Fernando Alonso in the standings with seven races to go.
End of blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Wednesday 4 September 2013
F1 2013 Italian Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, near Milan. For the home race for both Ferrari and Toro Rosso teams.
And so predictions for the race itself, Fernando Alonso for the win in the Ferrari,ahead of Lewis Hamilton in his Mercedes, and Nico Rosberg third in the other Mercedes. Don't forget the Red Bull drivers, McLaren drivers, Ferrari drivers and Lotus drivers or Felipe Massa either for a podium place as-well.
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And so predictions for the race itself, Fernando Alonso for the win in the Ferrari,ahead of Lewis Hamilton in his Mercedes, and Nico Rosberg third in the other Mercedes. Don't forget the Red Bull drivers, McLaren drivers, Ferrari drivers and Lotus drivers or Felipe Massa either for a podium place as-well.
End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Tuesday 3 September 2013
It's Official - Daniel Ricciardo joins the Red Bull Racing for 2014 and onwards
It has been announced yesterday (2/9/13) that Toro Rosso driver Daniel Ricciardo will be Sebastian Vettel's team-mate in 2014 and 2015, after Red Bull announced him as its new driver who is replacing Mark Webber, who is off to drive with Posrche with their new LMP1 team in 2014.
Ricciardo will make the jump up to Red Bull after two full seasons with Toro Rosso, and a half a season for the HRT team in 2011.
In my opinion, this is not a big surprise this news happen. Two weeks ago, Kimi Raikkonen was the more than likely option, until his management he was not driving with Red Bull next season. Also, silly of the silly season rumours that Fernando Alonso could possibility be Sebastian Vettel's team-mate next season was a no go. Also, this is good for Red Bull junior program that two talent race drivers from that academy (Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo) that can win races and world championships in their top team. As for Daniel Ricciardo, good luck to your new drive at Red Bull for 2014, now the young Australian has nothing to lose and everything to gain in 2014.
End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Ricciardo will make the jump up to Red Bull after two full seasons with Toro Rosso, and a half a season for the HRT team in 2011.
In my opinion, this is not a big surprise this news happen. Two weeks ago, Kimi Raikkonen was the more than likely option, until his management he was not driving with Red Bull next season. Also, silly of the silly season rumours that Fernando Alonso could possibility be Sebastian Vettel's team-mate next season was a no go. Also, this is good for Red Bull junior program that two talent race drivers from that academy (Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo) that can win races and world championships in their top team. As for Daniel Ricciardo, good luck to your new drive at Red Bull for 2014, now the young Australian has nothing to lose and everything to gain in 2014.
End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
2013 6 Hours of São Paulo Review
Review of Round four of the 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship at Interlagos in São Paulo, Brazil. 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. While, the second Audi of Allan McNish, Loïc Duval and Tom Kristensen took second place in their Audi R18 e-tron quattro to make an Audi R18 one-two finish in the six hour race. Meanwhile, third place was the Rebellion Racing team of Nicolas Prost, Nick Heidfeld and Mathias Beche in their Lola B12/60-Toyota 3.4l V8.
In LMP2 class, the G-Drive Racing team of Roman Rusinov, Mike Conway and John Mart in their Oreca 03 with a Nissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 engine won in LMP2 class and 4th place overall. While in GTE Pro class, was won by AF Corse team of Gianmaria Bruni and Giancarlo Fisichella won in their Ferrari 458 Italia GT2, finished 9th overall as-well. While in GTE Am class, was won by Aston Martin Racing team of Jamie Campbell-Walter and Stuart Hall in their Aston Martin Vantage GTE and finished 14th overall.
Next Stop 6 Hours of Circuit of the Americas in three weeks time for round five of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
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In LMP2 class, the G-Drive Racing team of Roman Rusinov, Mike Conway and John Mart in their Oreca 03 with a Nissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 engine won in LMP2 class and 4th place overall. While in GTE Pro class, was won by AF Corse team of Gianmaria Bruni and Giancarlo Fisichella won in their Ferrari 458 Italia GT2, finished 9th overall as-well. While in GTE Am class, was won by Aston Martin Racing team of Jamie Campbell-Walter and Stuart Hall in their Aston Martin Vantage GTE and finished 14th overall.
Next Stop 6 Hours of Circuit of the Americas in three weeks time for round five of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
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Monday 2 September 2013
2013 UK MotoGP Review, and Scott Redding signs two-year deal with Gresini Racing in MotoGP
Review of round twelve of the 2013 MotoGP season at Silverstone, UK. And the news of Scott Redding signing a two-year deal with Gresini Racing in MotoGP too.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won brilliantly at the end by Yamaha Factory Racing rider and current MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo in his works Yamaha YZR-M1, which will be most likely the best race of the season in the premier class with the all race battle between the current MotoGP champion and the current MotoGP points leader.
Second place was Repsol Honda Team rider, current MotoGP points leader and 2012 Moto2 Champion Marc Márquez, in his works works Honda RC213V, he was under eight hundredths of a second behind Lorenzo at the end. While third was the other Repsol Honda Team rider Dani Pedorsa in his works Honda RC213V, he was only one and a half second behind Lorenzo at the end.
In CRT class (Claiming Rule Teams, street bike engines rather than non prototype engines), the Power Electronics Aspar rider Aleix Espargaró won CRT class and finished 10th overall in his ART (Aprilia), he was 53 seconds behind Lorenzo at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Marc VDS Racing Team rider of Scott Redding on the Kalex for his third win of the season and also on home soil too. Second was Italtrans Racing Team rider Takaaki Nakagami on the Kalex, he was a full second behind Redding at the end of the race. While, third was Interwetten Paddock Moto2 Racing rider Thomas Lüthi on the Suter, he was eleven tenths behind Redding at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Luis Salom on the KTM. Second was Estrella Galicia rider Álex Rins on the KTM, he was just five hundredths of a second behind Salom at the end of the race. Third was the other Estrella Galicia rider and Marc Márquez younger brother Álex Márquez on the KTM, he was over seven tenths of a second behind Salom at the end of the race.
It has been recently announced before the British GP at Silverstone (29/8/13) that Moto2 Championship leader Scott Redding will graduate into MotoGP paddock next year after signing with satellite team Go&Fun Honda Gresini on a two-year deal till the end of the 2015 season. He will partner current Gresini rider Alvaro Bautista.
Instead of using the prototype Honda RC213V as his team-mate Alvaro Bautista he rides, he will use Honda's new production bike dubbed "Honda RCV1000R", which will be a privateer version of the RC213V prototype, featuring steel rather than pneumatic valves and a conventional rather than seamless-shift gearbox. Also, the RCV1000R will also be fitted with the full control ECU system, but is eligible for extra fuel and more engines compare to the RC213V.
In my opinion, a good move for the current Moto2 Championship leader. But, I wished he got the fully works Honda RC213V prototype bike rather than Honda RCV1000R production bike. Nether-less, if he does a very good job next season and Alvaro Bautista leaves Gresini Racing, he might get his hands on the RC213V after all. Now his got the MotoGP deal in place for next season, he now needs to win the Moto2 Championship this season ahead of Pol Espargaro to prove he really deserves a prototype bike rather than a production bike in the premier class.
End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won brilliantly at the end by Yamaha Factory Racing rider and current MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo in his works Yamaha YZR-M1, which will be most likely the best race of the season in the premier class with the all race battle between the current MotoGP champion and the current MotoGP points leader.
Second place was Repsol Honda Team rider, current MotoGP points leader and 2012 Moto2 Champion Marc Márquez, in his works works Honda RC213V, he was under eight hundredths of a second behind Lorenzo at the end. While third was the other Repsol Honda Team rider Dani Pedorsa in his works Honda RC213V, he was only one and a half second behind Lorenzo at the end.
In CRT class (Claiming Rule Teams, street bike engines rather than non prototype engines), the Power Electronics Aspar rider Aleix Espargaró won CRT class and finished 10th overall in his ART (Aprilia), he was 53 seconds behind Lorenzo at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Marc VDS Racing Team rider of Scott Redding on the Kalex for his third win of the season and also on home soil too. Second was Italtrans Racing Team rider Takaaki Nakagami on the Kalex, he was a full second behind Redding at the end of the race. While, third was Interwetten Paddock Moto2 Racing rider Thomas Lüthi on the Suter, he was eleven tenths behind Redding at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Luis Salom on the KTM. Second was Estrella Galicia rider Álex Rins on the KTM, he was just five hundredths of a second behind Salom at the end of the race. Third was the other Estrella Galicia rider and Marc Márquez younger brother Álex Márquez on the KTM, he was over seven tenths of a second behind Salom at the end of the race.
It has been recently announced before the British GP at Silverstone (29/8/13) that Moto2 Championship leader Scott Redding will graduate into MotoGP paddock next year after signing with satellite team Go&Fun Honda Gresini on a two-year deal till the end of the 2015 season. He will partner current Gresini rider Alvaro Bautista.
Instead of using the prototype Honda RC213V as his team-mate Alvaro Bautista he rides, he will use Honda's new production bike dubbed "Honda RCV1000R", which will be a privateer version of the RC213V prototype, featuring steel rather than pneumatic valves and a conventional rather than seamless-shift gearbox. Also, the RCV1000R will also be fitted with the full control ECU system, but is eligible for extra fuel and more engines compare to the RC213V.
In my opinion, a good move for the current Moto2 Championship leader. But, I wished he got the fully works Honda RC213V prototype bike rather than Honda RCV1000R production bike. Nether-less, if he does a very good job next season and Alvaro Bautista leaves Gresini Racing, he might get his hands on the RC213V after all. Now his got the MotoGP deal in place for next season, he now needs to win the Moto2 Championship this season ahead of Pol Espargaro to prove he really deserves a prototype bike rather than a production bike in the premier class.
End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
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