Review of Round Five of the 2015 TCR International Series season was at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, on the outskirts of Milan, Italy.
In the first race, WestCoast Racing driver Gianni Morbidelli took the race win in his Honda Civic TCR. Second was Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil driver Pepe Oriola in his SEAT León Cup Racer, he was a second behind Morbidelli in the end. While third place was Target Competition driver Andrea Belicchi in his SEAT León Cup Racer, he was three and a half seconds behind Morbidelli in the end.
While in the second race, once again WestCoast Racing driver Gianni Morbidelli took the race win in his Honda Civic TCR. Second was Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil driver Jordi Gené in his SEAT León Cup Racer, he was two and a half seconds behind Morbidelli in the end. While, third place was Campos Racing driver Fernando Monje in his Opel Astra OPC, he was under four seconds behind Morbidelli in the end.
Next stop Salzburgring, Salzburg, Austria for Round Six of the 2015 TCR International Series season in a weeks time.
End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Friday 29 May 2015
Tuesday 26 May 2015
2015 WRC Round 5 recap - Rally de Portugal
Recap of the last round of WRC from this weekends Round five of Rally de Portugal.
Last weekends was the fifth round of the World Rally Championship at the Rally de Portugal (22nd-24th May) was won by Jari-Matti Latvala in the works Volkswagen Polo R WRC. While, his team-mate and current WRC champion Sébastien Ogier finished in second place in the works Volkswagen Polo R WRC, Ogier was 43 seconds behind Latvala at the end. Meanwhile, Andreas Mikkelsen finished third in the third works Volkswagen Polo R WRC to complete a Volkswagen podium whitewash. Mikkelsen was 28 seconds behind Latvala 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 Nasser Al-Attiyah in his own backed Ford Fiesta RRC. Nasser Al-Attiyah finished in eleventh place overall, he was 11 minutes behind Latvala at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-3 class (Group R1, R2 and R3 cars) that was won by Quentin Gilbert in his own backed Citroën DS3 R3T. Quentin Gilbert finished in twenty-second place overall, he was over 33 minutes behind Latvala at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally bellow, enjoy.
End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
Last weekends was the fifth round of the World Rally Championship at the Rally de Portugal (22nd-24th May) was won by Jari-Matti Latvala in the works Volkswagen Polo R WRC. While, his team-mate and current WRC champion Sébastien Ogier finished in second place in the works Volkswagen Polo R WRC, Ogier was 43 seconds behind Latvala at the end. Meanwhile, Andreas Mikkelsen finished third in the third works Volkswagen Polo R WRC to complete a Volkswagen podium whitewash. Mikkelsen was 28 seconds behind Latvala 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 Nasser Al-Attiyah in his own backed Ford Fiesta RRC. Nasser Al-Attiyah finished in eleventh place overall, he was 11 minutes behind Latvala at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-3 class (Group R1, R2 and R3 cars) that was won by Quentin Gilbert in his own backed Citroën DS3 R3T. Quentin Gilbert finished in twenty-second place overall, he was over 33 minutes behind Latvala at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally bellow, enjoy.
End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
Monday 25 May 2015
2015 Indy 500 Post Review/Highlights
The 2015 Indy 500 Post Review and highlights of the race.
This years Indianapolis 500 winner is none other than Juan Pablo Montoya. The Team Penske driver took the lead for the final time when he passed team-mate Will Power with four laps to go, to win his second Indy 500 race in three attempts, his first Indy 500 race win since 2000.
Meanwhile second was Team Penske driver Will Power and missed out by 0.1046 of a second! Third place was Chip Ganassi Racing driver Charlie Kimball, he was 0.7950 behind Montoya in the end. Fourth place was his Chip Ganassi Racing team-mate Scott Dixon, he was 1.0292 of a second behind Montoya in the end.
Highlights of the Indy 500 below via IndyCar series own Youtube channel. Enjoy.
Juan Pablo Montoya wins at Indianapolis once again.
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This years Indianapolis 500 winner is none other than Juan Pablo Montoya. The Team Penske driver took the lead for the final time when he passed team-mate Will Power with four laps to go, to win his second Indy 500 race in three attempts, his first Indy 500 race win since 2000.
Meanwhile second was Team Penske driver Will Power and missed out by 0.1046 of a second! Third place was Chip Ganassi Racing driver Charlie Kimball, he was 0.7950 behind Montoya in the end. Fourth place was his Chip Ganassi Racing team-mate Scott Dixon, he was 1.0292 of a second behind Montoya in the end.
Highlights of the Indy 500 below via IndyCar series own Youtube channel. Enjoy.
Juan Pablo Montoya wins at Indianapolis once again.
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2015 Monaco Grand Prix Review and thoughts
Review of the sixth round of the 2015 F1 season at on the streets of Monte Carlo, for the Monaco Grand Prix.
Overall, I thought it wasn't the most exciting Monaco Grand Prix and probability a boring Grand Prix until lap 63 out of 78. With current F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton leading from team-mate Nico Rosberg with 20 seconds ahead, a late-race crash between Max Verstappen and Romain Grosjean on lap 64 initiated a "Virtual Safety Car" condition which was then quickly replaced by the normal safety car. Hamilton was pitted under the safety car apparently with the intention of returning him to the track ahead of his pursuers. However Mercedes had miscalculated the gap and he emerged marginally behind both Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel who had stayed out under the safety car. With the safety car coming into the pits with eight laps to go, Hamilton was ultimately unable to get past Vettel and Nico Rosberg crossed the line to conclude with a race win in this seasons Monaco Grand Prix for his second race win of the season. And for Nico Rosberg his third Monaco Grand Prix win in a row.
While, Sebastian Vettel finished in second place in the Ferrari, Vettel was four seconds behind Rosberg at the end.
Meanwhile, Rosberg's team-mate and current F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton finished in third place in the other Mercedes, he was six seconds behind Rosberg at the end of the seventy-eight lap race, were Lewis Hamilton should have won the race, but an error from the team cost him the race in Monaco.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 8
Lewis Hamilton - 9 (pole, finished third)
Nico Rosberg - 8 (race win)
Red Bull Racing - 9
Daniel Ricciardo - 9 (finished fifth, fastest lap)
Daniil Kvyat - 10 (finished fourth)
Williams - 5
Valtteri Bottas - 5 (finished fourteenth)
Felipe Massa - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Ferrari - 7
Sebastian Vettel - 8 (finished second)
Kimi Räikkönen - 6 (finished sixth)
McLaren - 8
Jenson Button - 9 (finished eighth)
Fernando Alonso - 7 (DNF, Gearbox)
Force India - 7
Nico Hülkenberg - 6 (finished eleventh)
Sergio Pérez - 9 (finished seventh)
Toro Rosso - 7
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 9 (finished tenth)
Max Verstappen - 6 (DNF, Collision with Romain Grosjean, handed a five position grid penalty for Canada)
Lotus - 6
Romain Grosjean - 6 (finished twelfth)
Pastor Maldonado - 7 (DNF, Brakes)
Manor - 6
Will Stevens - 6 (finished seventeenth, two laps down)
Roberto Merhi - 7 (finished sixteenth, two laps down)
Sauber - 7
Marcus Ericsson - 6 (finished thirteenth)
Felipe Nasr - 8 (finished ninth)
Next stop Montreal in two weeks time for the Canadian Grand Prix.
End of blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Overall, I thought it wasn't the most exciting Monaco Grand Prix and probability a boring Grand Prix until lap 63 out of 78. With current F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton leading from team-mate Nico Rosberg with 20 seconds ahead, a late-race crash between Max Verstappen and Romain Grosjean on lap 64 initiated a "Virtual Safety Car" condition which was then quickly replaced by the normal safety car. Hamilton was pitted under the safety car apparently with the intention of returning him to the track ahead of his pursuers. However Mercedes had miscalculated the gap and he emerged marginally behind both Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel who had stayed out under the safety car. With the safety car coming into the pits with eight laps to go, Hamilton was ultimately unable to get past Vettel and Nico Rosberg crossed the line to conclude with a race win in this seasons Monaco Grand Prix for his second race win of the season. And for Nico Rosberg his third Monaco Grand Prix win in a row.
While, Sebastian Vettel finished in second place in the Ferrari, Vettel was four seconds behind Rosberg at the end.
Meanwhile, Rosberg's team-mate and current F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton finished in third place in the other Mercedes, he was six seconds behind Rosberg at the end of the seventy-eight lap race, were Lewis Hamilton should have won the race, but an error from the team cost him the race in Monaco.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 8
Lewis Hamilton - 9 (pole, finished third)
Nico Rosberg - 8 (race win)
Red Bull Racing - 9
Daniel Ricciardo - 9 (finished fifth, fastest lap)
Daniil Kvyat - 10 (finished fourth)
Williams - 5
Valtteri Bottas - 5 (finished fourteenth)
Felipe Massa - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Ferrari - 7
Sebastian Vettel - 8 (finished second)
Kimi Räikkönen - 6 (finished sixth)
McLaren - 8
Jenson Button - 9 (finished eighth)
Fernando Alonso - 7 (DNF, Gearbox)
Force India - 7
Nico Hülkenberg - 6 (finished eleventh)
Sergio Pérez - 9 (finished seventh)
Toro Rosso - 7
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 9 (finished tenth)
Max Verstappen - 6 (DNF, Collision with Romain Grosjean, handed a five position grid penalty for Canada)
Lotus - 6
Romain Grosjean - 6 (finished twelfth)
Pastor Maldonado - 7 (DNF, Brakes)
Manor - 6
Will Stevens - 6 (finished seventeenth, two laps down)
Roberto Merhi - 7 (finished sixteenth, two laps down)
Sauber - 7
Marcus Ericsson - 6 (finished thirteenth)
Felipe Nasr - 8 (finished ninth)
Next stop Montreal in two weeks time for the Canadian Grand Prix.
End of blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Formula E - Berlin ePrix - Round 8 Recap
Review of Round Eight of the 2014-15 Formula E season held at a temporary circuit at Tempelhof airport, Berlin. A special anti-clockwise track was built for the race next to the terminal building of the closed airport.
The race was won by Audi Sport ABT driver Lucas di Grassi for his second race win of the year. Until, Lucas di Grassi was later disqualified of his victory over technical breaches, it was discovered that the front wing fairings had been modified to include internal metal reinforcing rods, while six of the eight holes in the front wing were sealed.
So therefore, Dragon Racing driver Jérôme d'Ambrosio was promoted to take the win. Second was e.dams Renault driver Sébastien Buemi, he was over two seconds behind d'Ambrosio. Meanwhile, third was Dragon Racing driver Loïc Duval, he was over three seconds behind d'Ambrosio in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Nine of the 2014-15 Formula E season in Moscow, Russia for the Moscow ePrix in two weeks time.
End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
The race was won by Audi Sport ABT driver Lucas di Grassi for his second race win of the year. Until, Lucas di Grassi was later disqualified of his victory over technical breaches, it was discovered that the front wing fairings had been modified to include internal metal reinforcing rods, while six of the eight holes in the front wing were sealed.
So therefore, Dragon Racing driver Jérôme d'Ambrosio was promoted to take the win. Second was e.dams Renault driver Sébastien Buemi, he was over two seconds behind d'Ambrosio. Meanwhile, third was Dragon Racing driver Loïc Duval, he was over three seconds behind d'Ambrosio in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Nine of the 2014-15 Formula E season in Moscow, Russia for the Moscow ePrix in two weeks time.
End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
Saturday 23 May 2015
Situation 'stagnant', says Jules Bianchi's father
The father of Jules Bianchi says he is still hoping for a miracle but admits the situation is "stagnant" and that the family is preparing for the worst.
Bianchi, 25, has been unconscious since crashing into a recovery vehicle during last October's Japanese Grand Prix.
"While there's life, there's hope, even though after a while you are hoping for a miracle," Philippe Bianchi said.
"Every day the phone is by our side. When we get up, we think of Jules' life but we think also of his death."
Speaking to French television station Canal+, he added: "We have to think about death because we are in a situation where we know a lot of things can happen. It's terrible.
"In neurological terms, I'm not sure he is able to do much now.
"The situation is stagnant. Jules' neurological progress is not what we would like it to be."
It will be nearly a year since Bianchi claimed Manor's first, and currently its only points in F1 with a ninth-placed finish at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Philippe Bianchi was speaking just days before this year's Monaco Grand Prix, situated some 15 miles from where Jules Bianchi is being cared for in a Nice hospital.
"The first thing is that Jules is alive, that's the most important thing for us," his father added.
Bianchi, 25, has been unconscious since crashing into a recovery vehicle during last October's Japanese Grand Prix.
"While there's life, there's hope, even though after a while you are hoping for a miracle," Philippe Bianchi said.
"Every day the phone is by our side. When we get up, we think of Jules' life but we think also of his death."
Speaking to French television station Canal+, he added: "We have to think about death because we are in a situation where we know a lot of things can happen. It's terrible.
"In neurological terms, I'm not sure he is able to do much now.
"The situation is stagnant. Jules' neurological progress is not what we would like it to be."
It will be nearly a year since Bianchi claimed Manor's first, and currently its only points in F1 with a ninth-placed finish at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Philippe Bianchi was speaking just days before this year's Monaco Grand Prix, situated some 15 miles from where Jules Bianchi is being cared for in a Nice hospital.
"The first thing is that Jules is alive, that's the most important thing for us," his father added.
Thursday 21 May 2015
Top Twenty Formula 1 Cars of all time, Part 3 (6-1)
Part three of the Top Twenty Formula 1 Cars of all time. Here is post one from Number twenty to thirteen, and post two from Number twelve to seven. Back to the list, starting with Number Six:
Number 6: 1984-86 McLaren MP4/2
Story: McLaren MP4/2 was designed by John Barnard and had a TAG-Porsche 1.5 litre V6 engine underneath, which produce 850 bhp near the end of 1986 to give the McLaren MP4/2. The McLaren MP4/2 took twenty-two Wins in three seasons in F1, sixteen wins for Alain Prost and six for Niki Lauda. Also, took two back to back F1 Constructors' titles for Mclaren in 1984 and 1985. And three F1 Drivers' Championships in hands of Niki Lauda in 1984 and Alain Prost in 1985 and 1986. The McLaren MP4/2 one of Mclaren's and Formula 1 most successful race car ever.
Number 5: 2004-2005 Ferrari F2004
Story: Ferrari F2004 was designed by Rory Byrne and Ross Brawn. The Ferrari F2004 was powered by the 3 litre V10 Ferrari engine. The Ferrari F2004 won fifteen Grand Prix wins, two wins for Rubens Barrichello and thirteen wins for Michael Schumacher, giving Michael Schumacher his seventh and last F1 Drivers' title and Ferrari the Constructors' championship in 2004.
Number 4: 1991-92 Williams FW14/14B
Story: The FW14/14B was designed by Adrian Newey and Patrick Head. The FW14/14B was powered by a 3.5 litre V10 Renault engine, FW14 in 1991 only managed second in the F1 constructors championship. While in 1992 the updated Williams FW14B was the most technically sophisticated car on the grid. The FW14B featured a semi automatic gearbox, active suspension, traction control and for a brief period anti-lock brakes which took Williams fifteen poles, ten Grand Prix wins that season and a F1 constructors championship as-well. Which, Riccardo Patrese took a pole and a grand prix win. While, Nigel Mansell took fourteen poles and nine Grand Prix wins to concluded with the 1992 F1 drivers' championship for Nigel Mansell and his only one as-well. Overall, the Williams FW14/14B took seventeen victories between 1991 and 1992, three wins for Riccardo Patrese and fourteen wins for Nigel Mansell.
Number 3: 2014 Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid
Story: Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid was designed by Aldo Costa. The Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid was powered by the all new Mercedes 1.6 litre turbo hybrid power-unit. The Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid won sixteen Grand Prix wins, which includes eleven one–two finishes, five wins for Nico Rosberg and thirteen wins for Lewis Hamilton, giving Lewis Hamilton his second F1 Drivers' title and Mercedes first Constructors' title as a constructor to win the Constructors' championship in 2014. The Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid is one of the most dominant race cars in the history of Formula One.
Number 2: 1975-80 Ferrari 312T
Story: Possibly the most dominating Ferrari Formula One race car ever in Ferrari's history. The Ferrari 312T (also named as Ferrari 312T2, Ferrari 312T3, Ferrari 312T4, and Ferrari 312T5) was designed by Mauro Forghieri, the Ferrari 312T was powered by the 3 litre Ferrari Flat-12 engine. The Ferrari 312T took 27 victories between 1975 and 1980, four for Gilles Villeneuve, and three wins for Jody Scheckter, five wins for Carlos Reutemann, thirteen wins for Niki Lauda, two wins for Clay Regazzoni. Four Constructors' Championships in 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1979. And finally three Drivers' Championships for Niki Lauda in 1975 and 1977, and for Jody Scheckter in 1979.
Number 1: 1988 McLaren MP4/4
Story: The McLaren MP4/4 will be possibly the best McLaren car that have been created from the team and possibly the most dominant racing car in Formula 1 history. The McLaren MP4/4 was design by both Steve Nichols and Gordon Murray. The McLaren MP4/4 has the famous Honda 1.5 litre V6 turbo engine underneath the McLaren MP4/4, the last of the turbos in Formula 1 (until 2014) which produce over 1000 bhp in qualifying and around 790 bhp in race pace. Which, McLaren took fifteen victories from sixteen races in 1988, eight for Ayrton Senna and seven for Alain Prost, including ten 1-2 finishes, fifteen Poles which Senna took thirteen poles that season. Finally gives McLaren the Constructors Championship in 1998 and Ayrton Senna to the Drivers Championship in 1988 as-well.
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Number 6: 1984-86 McLaren MP4/2
Story: McLaren MP4/2 was designed by John Barnard and had a TAG-Porsche 1.5 litre V6 engine underneath, which produce 850 bhp near the end of 1986 to give the McLaren MP4/2. The McLaren MP4/2 took twenty-two Wins in three seasons in F1, sixteen wins for Alain Prost and six for Niki Lauda. Also, took two back to back F1 Constructors' titles for Mclaren in 1984 and 1985. And three F1 Drivers' Championships in hands of Niki Lauda in 1984 and Alain Prost in 1985 and 1986. The McLaren MP4/2 one of Mclaren's and Formula 1 most successful race car ever.
Number 5: 2004-2005 Ferrari F2004
Story: Ferrari F2004 was designed by Rory Byrne and Ross Brawn. The Ferrari F2004 was powered by the 3 litre V10 Ferrari engine. The Ferrari F2004 won fifteen Grand Prix wins, two wins for Rubens Barrichello and thirteen wins for Michael Schumacher, giving Michael Schumacher his seventh and last F1 Drivers' title and Ferrari the Constructors' championship in 2004.
Number 4: 1991-92 Williams FW14/14B
Story: The FW14/14B was designed by Adrian Newey and Patrick Head. The FW14/14B was powered by a 3.5 litre V10 Renault engine, FW14 in 1991 only managed second in the F1 constructors championship. While in 1992 the updated Williams FW14B was the most technically sophisticated car on the grid. The FW14B featured a semi automatic gearbox, active suspension, traction control and for a brief period anti-lock brakes which took Williams fifteen poles, ten Grand Prix wins that season and a F1 constructors championship as-well. Which, Riccardo Patrese took a pole and a grand prix win. While, Nigel Mansell took fourteen poles and nine Grand Prix wins to concluded with the 1992 F1 drivers' championship for Nigel Mansell and his only one as-well. Overall, the Williams FW14/14B took seventeen victories between 1991 and 1992, three wins for Riccardo Patrese and fourteen wins for Nigel Mansell.
Number 3: 2014 Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid
Story: Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid was designed by Aldo Costa. The Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid was powered by the all new Mercedes 1.6 litre turbo hybrid power-unit. The Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid won sixteen Grand Prix wins, which includes eleven one–two finishes, five wins for Nico Rosberg and thirteen wins for Lewis Hamilton, giving Lewis Hamilton his second F1 Drivers' title and Mercedes first Constructors' title as a constructor to win the Constructors' championship in 2014. The Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid is one of the most dominant race cars in the history of Formula One.
Number 2: 1975-80 Ferrari 312T
Story: Possibly the most dominating Ferrari Formula One race car ever in Ferrari's history. The Ferrari 312T (also named as Ferrari 312T2, Ferrari 312T3, Ferrari 312T4, and Ferrari 312T5) was designed by Mauro Forghieri, the Ferrari 312T was powered by the 3 litre Ferrari Flat-12 engine. The Ferrari 312T took 27 victories between 1975 and 1980, four for Gilles Villeneuve, and three wins for Jody Scheckter, five wins for Carlos Reutemann, thirteen wins for Niki Lauda, two wins for Clay Regazzoni. Four Constructors' Championships in 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1979. And finally three Drivers' Championships for Niki Lauda in 1975 and 1977, and for Jody Scheckter in 1979.
Number 1: 1988 McLaren MP4/4
Story: The McLaren MP4/4 will be possibly the best McLaren car that have been created from the team and possibly the most dominant racing car in Formula 1 history. The McLaren MP4/4 was design by both Steve Nichols and Gordon Murray. The McLaren MP4/4 has the famous Honda 1.5 litre V6 turbo engine underneath the McLaren MP4/4, the last of the turbos in Formula 1 (until 2014) which produce over 1000 bhp in qualifying and around 790 bhp in race pace. Which, McLaren took fifteen victories from sixteen races in 1988, eight for Ayrton Senna and seven for Alain Prost, including ten 1-2 finishes, fifteen Poles which Senna took thirteen poles that season. Finally gives McLaren the Constructors Championship in 1998 and Ayrton Senna to the Drivers Championship in 1988 as-well.
End of blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Wednesday 20 May 2015
Top Twenty Formula 1 Cars of all time Part 2 (12-7)
Part two of the Top Twenty Formula 1 Cars of all time. Here is post one from Number twenty to thirteen. Back to the list, starting with Number twelve:
Number 12: 1996 Williams FW18
Story: The FW18 was designed by Adrian Newey and Patrick Head. The FW18 was powered by a 3.0 litre Renault V10 engine. The FW18 took Williams the 1996 F1 constructors championship were Jacques Villeneuve took four wins that season. While, Damon Hill took eight wins and the 1996 F1 drivers championship title as-well, making Damon Hill the first son of a World Champion to become a Champion himself.
Number 11: 1967-70 Lotus 49
Story: The Lotus 49 was the first F1 car to be powered by the now-famous Cosworth DFV 3 litre V8 engine after Chapman convinced Ford to build an F1 power-plant with the help from Cosworth. Designed by Colin Chapman and Maurice Philippe, the Lotus 49 was designed around the Cosworth DFV engine and was the first successful Formula One car to feature the engine as a structural member of the chassis. Jim Clark won on the car's debut in 1967, and it would also provide him with the last win of his career in 1968. Graham Hill went on to win the 1968 F1 drivers title and the constructors championship as-well for Team Lotus that year. The Lotus 49 continued winning races until 1970. Overall, Lotus 49 took twelve Grand Prix wins between 1967 till 1970. Which includes five for Jim Clark, four for Graham Hill, one for Jo Siffert, and two for Jochen Rindt.
Number 10: 2013 Red Bull RB9
Story: The Red Bull RB9 was designed by Adrian Newey, Rob Marshall and Peter Prodromou. The Red Bull RB9 was powered by the Renault 2.4 litre V8. The Red Bull RB9 took Sebastian Vettel to the 2013 F1 Drivers title, while it took Red Bull to the 2013 F1 Constructors' championship. And the Red Bull RB9 won thirteen races, all thirteen wins for Sebastian Vettel, which includes nine race wins in a row by the end off 2013.
Number 9: 1986-87 Williams FW11
Story: The Williams FW11 was designed by Patrick Head and Frank Dernie for the 1986 and 87 F1 seasons. The FW11 had the Honda 1.5 litre V6 turbo engine underneath, which produce over 1000 bhp in qualifying and around 790 bhp in race pace. The Williams FW11 took two F1 Constructor titles' in 1986 and 1987 and a F1 drivers' title for Nelson Piquet as-well. The Williams FW11 took eighteen Grand Prix wins' in those two season. Seven wins' for Nelson Piquet and eleven wins' for Nigel Mansell.
Number 8: 1973-77 McLaren M23
Story: The McLaren M23 took McLaren to their first Drivers' and Constructors' tiles in Formula 1. Designed by Gordon Coppuck, with input from John Barnard, the McLaren M23 had the 3 litre Cosworth DFV engine to give McLaren the F1 Constructors championship in 1974. Also, Emerson Fittipaldi to his second F1 drivers title in 1974. While, McLaren M23 took James Hunt to his 1976 Drivers championship as-well. McLaren M23 took 16 race wins overall, two for Denny Hulme, two for Peter Revson, one for Jochen Mass, five for Emerson Fittipaldi and six for James Hunt in those four and half years in Formula 1.
Number 7: 1970-75 Lotus 72
Story: The Lotus 72 was yet another innovative design by Colin Chapman featuring inboard brakes, side mounted radiators in sidepods, as opposed to the nose mounted radiators which had been commonplace since the 1950s and an overhead air intake. The Cosworth DFV 3 litre V8 underneath the Lotus 72. Which, took the Lotus 72 to 20 wins, four wins for Jochen Rindt, seven wins for Ronnie Peterson and nine wins for Emerson Fittipaldi. Which also, gives Jochen Rindt the 1970 F1 drivers title, Emerson Fittipaldi the 1972 F1 drivers title and Team Lotus the 1970, 1972 and 1973 F1 constructors titles. The Lotus 72 continue winning races until 1974 and kept on racing till 1975.
Next post number six to number one.
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Number 12: 1996 Williams FW18
Story: The FW18 was designed by Adrian Newey and Patrick Head. The FW18 was powered by a 3.0 litre Renault V10 engine. The FW18 took Williams the 1996 F1 constructors championship were Jacques Villeneuve took four wins that season. While, Damon Hill took eight wins and the 1996 F1 drivers championship title as-well, making Damon Hill the first son of a World Champion to become a Champion himself.
Number 11: 1967-70 Lotus 49
Story: The Lotus 49 was the first F1 car to be powered by the now-famous Cosworth DFV 3 litre V8 engine after Chapman convinced Ford to build an F1 power-plant with the help from Cosworth. Designed by Colin Chapman and Maurice Philippe, the Lotus 49 was designed around the Cosworth DFV engine and was the first successful Formula One car to feature the engine as a structural member of the chassis. Jim Clark won on the car's debut in 1967, and it would also provide him with the last win of his career in 1968. Graham Hill went on to win the 1968 F1 drivers title and the constructors championship as-well for Team Lotus that year. The Lotus 49 continued winning races until 1970. Overall, Lotus 49 took twelve Grand Prix wins between 1967 till 1970. Which includes five for Jim Clark, four for Graham Hill, one for Jo Siffert, and two for Jochen Rindt.
Number 10: 2013 Red Bull RB9
Story: The Red Bull RB9 was designed by Adrian Newey, Rob Marshall and Peter Prodromou. The Red Bull RB9 was powered by the Renault 2.4 litre V8. The Red Bull RB9 took Sebastian Vettel to the 2013 F1 Drivers title, while it took Red Bull to the 2013 F1 Constructors' championship. And the Red Bull RB9 won thirteen races, all thirteen wins for Sebastian Vettel, which includes nine race wins in a row by the end off 2013.
Number 9: 1986-87 Williams FW11
Story: The Williams FW11 was designed by Patrick Head and Frank Dernie for the 1986 and 87 F1 seasons. The FW11 had the Honda 1.5 litre V6 turbo engine underneath, which produce over 1000 bhp in qualifying and around 790 bhp in race pace. The Williams FW11 took two F1 Constructor titles' in 1986 and 1987 and a F1 drivers' title for Nelson Piquet as-well. The Williams FW11 took eighteen Grand Prix wins' in those two season. Seven wins' for Nelson Piquet and eleven wins' for Nigel Mansell.
Number 8: 1973-77 McLaren M23
Story: The McLaren M23 took McLaren to their first Drivers' and Constructors' tiles in Formula 1. Designed by Gordon Coppuck, with input from John Barnard, the McLaren M23 had the 3 litre Cosworth DFV engine to give McLaren the F1 Constructors championship in 1974. Also, Emerson Fittipaldi to his second F1 drivers title in 1974. While, McLaren M23 took James Hunt to his 1976 Drivers championship as-well. McLaren M23 took 16 race wins overall, two for Denny Hulme, two for Peter Revson, one for Jochen Mass, five for Emerson Fittipaldi and six for James Hunt in those four and half years in Formula 1.
Number 7: 1970-75 Lotus 72
Story: The Lotus 72 was yet another innovative design by Colin Chapman featuring inboard brakes, side mounted radiators in sidepods, as opposed to the nose mounted radiators which had been commonplace since the 1950s and an overhead air intake. The Cosworth DFV 3 litre V8 underneath the Lotus 72. Which, took the Lotus 72 to 20 wins, four wins for Jochen Rindt, seven wins for Ronnie Peterson and nine wins for Emerson Fittipaldi. Which also, gives Jochen Rindt the 1970 F1 drivers title, Emerson Fittipaldi the 1972 F1 drivers title and Team Lotus the 1970, 1972 and 1973 F1 constructors titles. The Lotus 72 continue winning races until 1974 and kept on racing till 1975.
Next post number six to number one.
End of blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Tuesday 19 May 2015
Top Twenty Formula 1 Cars of all time Part 1 (20-13)
This post is Top Twenty Formula 1 Cars of all time, to qualify for the Top Twenty Formula 1 Cars they must be on top six 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's, and 2010's Formula 1 cars post from the last 18 months. And as-well at least be in top four in each era to qualify too. This will be a three part post starting from twenty to thirteen. And so Starting with Number twenty of the top twenty is:
Number 20: 2000 Ferrari F1-2000
Story: Ferrari F1-2000 was designed by Rory Byrne. The Ferrari F1-2000 was powered by the 3 litre V10 Ferrari engine. The Ferrari F1-2000 won ten grand prix wins, a win for Rubens Barrichello and nine wins for Michael Schumacher, with Michael Schumacher taking the 2000 F1 World Drivers' Championship, Ferrari's first for 21 years. It also won Ferrari the 2000 F1 Constructors' Championship as-well.
Number 19: 2010 Red Bull RB6
Story: The Red Bull RB6 was designed by Adrian Newey, Rob Marshall and Peter Prodromou. The Red Bull RB6 was powered by the Renault 2.4 litre V8. The Red Bull RB6 took Red Bull the 2010 F1 Constructors' Championship and nine wins altogether in 2010 to give Red Bull their first Constructors' title, were Mark Webber took four wins that season. While, Sebastian Vettel took five wins and his first F1 Drivers' Championship title as-well.
Number 18: 1978-79 Lotus 79
Story: The Lotus 79 was the first F1 car to take full advantage of ground effects aerodynamics, pioneered in its immediate predecessor, the Lotus 78 which started the ground effect movement. Had the famous Cosworth DFV 3 litre V8 underneath the Lotus 79. The Lotus 79 took six grand prix wins, It took a race win for Ronnie Peterson and five wins for Mario Andretti. To give Mario Andretti the 1978 F1 drivers championship and the F1 constructors championship for Team Lotus, Colin Chapman's and Team Lotus's last divers and constructors championships.
Number 17: 1979-82 Williams FW07
Story: Williams FW07 was designed by Patrick Head and Neil Oatley, the Williams FW07 had the 3 litre Cosworth DFV engine to give Williams two F1 Constructors titles in 1980 and 1981. Also took Alan Jones to the 1980 F1 World Drivers' Championship which is Williams team's first divers and constructors championships as a team. Williams FW07 took 15 race wins overall, eleven wins for Alan Jones, a race win for Clay Regazzoni, and three race wins for Carlos Reutemann in those three and a bit seasons in Formula 1.
Number 16: 1938-51 Alfa Romeo 158/159
Story: The Alfa Romeo 158/159 was designed by Gioacchino Colombo, the Alfa Romeo 158/159 was powered by the Alfa Romeo 1.5 litre straight-eight supercharged engine. The Alfa Romeo 158/159 started its life in 1938, and continued after the Second World War which includes 37 wins between 1938 till 1953. But in Formula 1, the Alfa Romeo 158/159 took ten Grand Prix wins in-between 1950 and 51, five for Juan Manuel Fangio, four for Giuseppe Farina, and one shared win between Juan Manuel Fangio and Luigi Fagioli. Which took, Giuseppe Farina to the 1950 F1 Drivers' Title the first ever Drivers' Champion in Formula 1, and Juan Manuel Fangio to his first F1 Drivers' Title in 1951.
Number 15: 1962-65 Lotus 25
Story: The Lotus 25 was a revolutionary design created by Colin Chapman, the first fully stressed monocoque chassis to appear in F1. The Lotus 25 was powered by a 1.5 litre V8 Coventry Climax FPF engine. The Lotus 25 took Jim Clark to his 1963 Formula 1 world drivers championships and Team Lotus to the 1963 F1 constructors championships as-well. Colin Chapman's and Team Lotus's first drivers and constructors championship. Lotus 25 took fourteen Grand Prix wins overall, all for Jim Clark.
Number 14: 1952-53 Ferrari 500
Story: The Ferrari 500 was designed by Aurelio Lampredi, the Ferrari 500 was powered by the 2 litre Ferrari Straight-four engine. Which, took the Ferrari 500 to thirteen wins in-between 1952 and 53, eleven for Alberto Ascari, with nine Grand Prix wins in a row between 1952; one each for Giuseppe Farina and Piero Taruffi. Which took, Alberto Ascari to the 1952 and 1953 F1 Drivers' Titles.
Number 13: 1954-55 Mercedes-Benz W196
Story: The Mercedes-Benz W196 was designed by Rudolf Uhlenhaut, the Mercedes-Benz W196 was powered by the 2.5 litre Mercedes Straight-eight engine. Which, took the Mercedes-Benz W196 to nine wins out of twelve Grand Prixs' in-between 1954 and 55, eight for Juan Manuel Fangio and one for Stirling Moss. Which took, Juan Manuel Fangio to the 1954 and 1955 F1 Drivers' Titles.
Next post number twelve to number seven.
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Number 20: 2000 Ferrari F1-2000
Story: Ferrari F1-2000 was designed by Rory Byrne. The Ferrari F1-2000 was powered by the 3 litre V10 Ferrari engine. The Ferrari F1-2000 won ten grand prix wins, a win for Rubens Barrichello and nine wins for Michael Schumacher, with Michael Schumacher taking the 2000 F1 World Drivers' Championship, Ferrari's first for 21 years. It also won Ferrari the 2000 F1 Constructors' Championship as-well.
Number 19: 2010 Red Bull RB6
Story: The Red Bull RB6 was designed by Adrian Newey, Rob Marshall and Peter Prodromou. The Red Bull RB6 was powered by the Renault 2.4 litre V8. The Red Bull RB6 took Red Bull the 2010 F1 Constructors' Championship and nine wins altogether in 2010 to give Red Bull their first Constructors' title, were Mark Webber took four wins that season. While, Sebastian Vettel took five wins and his first F1 Drivers' Championship title as-well.
Number 18: 1978-79 Lotus 79
Story: The Lotus 79 was the first F1 car to take full advantage of ground effects aerodynamics, pioneered in its immediate predecessor, the Lotus 78 which started the ground effect movement. Had the famous Cosworth DFV 3 litre V8 underneath the Lotus 79. The Lotus 79 took six grand prix wins, It took a race win for Ronnie Peterson and five wins for Mario Andretti. To give Mario Andretti the 1978 F1 drivers championship and the F1 constructors championship for Team Lotus, Colin Chapman's and Team Lotus's last divers and constructors championships.
Number 17: 1979-82 Williams FW07
Story: Williams FW07 was designed by Patrick Head and Neil Oatley, the Williams FW07 had the 3 litre Cosworth DFV engine to give Williams two F1 Constructors titles in 1980 and 1981. Also took Alan Jones to the 1980 F1 World Drivers' Championship which is Williams team's first divers and constructors championships as a team. Williams FW07 took 15 race wins overall, eleven wins for Alan Jones, a race win for Clay Regazzoni, and three race wins for Carlos Reutemann in those three and a bit seasons in Formula 1.
Number 16: 1938-51 Alfa Romeo 158/159
Story: The Alfa Romeo 158/159 was designed by Gioacchino Colombo, the Alfa Romeo 158/159 was powered by the Alfa Romeo 1.5 litre straight-eight supercharged engine. The Alfa Romeo 158/159 started its life in 1938, and continued after the Second World War which includes 37 wins between 1938 till 1953. But in Formula 1, the Alfa Romeo 158/159 took ten Grand Prix wins in-between 1950 and 51, five for Juan Manuel Fangio, four for Giuseppe Farina, and one shared win between Juan Manuel Fangio and Luigi Fagioli. Which took, Giuseppe Farina to the 1950 F1 Drivers' Title the first ever Drivers' Champion in Formula 1, and Juan Manuel Fangio to his first F1 Drivers' Title in 1951.
Number 15: 1962-65 Lotus 25
Story: The Lotus 25 was a revolutionary design created by Colin Chapman, the first fully stressed monocoque chassis to appear in F1. The Lotus 25 was powered by a 1.5 litre V8 Coventry Climax FPF engine. The Lotus 25 took Jim Clark to his 1963 Formula 1 world drivers championships and Team Lotus to the 1963 F1 constructors championships as-well. Colin Chapman's and Team Lotus's first drivers and constructors championship. Lotus 25 took fourteen Grand Prix wins overall, all for Jim Clark.
Number 14: 1952-53 Ferrari 500
Story: The Ferrari 500 was designed by Aurelio Lampredi, the Ferrari 500 was powered by the 2 litre Ferrari Straight-four engine. Which, took the Ferrari 500 to thirteen wins in-between 1952 and 53, eleven for Alberto Ascari, with nine Grand Prix wins in a row between 1952; one each for Giuseppe Farina and Piero Taruffi. Which took, Alberto Ascari to the 1952 and 1953 F1 Drivers' Titles.
Number 13: 1954-55 Mercedes-Benz W196
Story: The Mercedes-Benz W196 was designed by Rudolf Uhlenhaut, the Mercedes-Benz W196 was powered by the 2.5 litre Mercedes Straight-eight engine. Which, took the Mercedes-Benz W196 to nine wins out of twelve Grand Prixs' in-between 1954 and 55, eight for Juan Manuel Fangio and one for Stirling Moss. Which took, Juan Manuel Fangio to the 1954 and 1955 F1 Drivers' Titles.
Next post number twelve to number seven.
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2015 24 Hours of Nürburgring review
Last weekend was the annual 24 Hours of Nürburgring (16-17th May). Audi Sport Team WRT was victories at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring in their all new Audi R8 LMS; with team of Christopher Mies, Edward Sandstrom, Laurens Vanthoor and Nico Muller came out on top to win this years 24 Hours of Nürburgring in 156 laps in total.
While the BMW Sports Trophy Team Marc VDS team came in second place in their BMW Z4 GT3; with team of Maxime Martin, Lucas Luhr, Markus Palttala and Richard Westbrook as drivers. They were 40 seconds behind the leaders at the end of the 24 hour race.
While the Falcon Motorsports team came in third place in their Porsche 997 GT3 R; with team of Peter Dumbreck, Wolf Henzler, Martin Ragginger and Alexandre Imperatori as drivers, they a lap behind the leaders at the end of the 24 hours race.
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While the BMW Sports Trophy Team Marc VDS team came in second place in their BMW Z4 GT3; with team of Maxime Martin, Lucas Luhr, Markus Palttala and Richard Westbrook as drivers. They were 40 seconds behind the leaders at the end of the 24 hour race.
While the Falcon Motorsports team came in third place in their Porsche 997 GT3 R; with team of Peter Dumbreck, Wolf Henzler, Martin Ragginger and Alexandre Imperatori as drivers, they a lap behind the leaders at the end of the 24 hours race.
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2015 WTCC Round 4 Recap - Race of Germany
Review of Round Four of the 2015 World Touring Car Championship season was the Race of Germany, at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, west of Germany.
In the first race, Citroën Total WTCC driver and current WTCC Champion José María López took the race win in his C-Elysée WTCC. Second was Citroën Total WTCC driver Sébastien Loeb in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC, he was five seconds behind López in the end. While third place was Citroën Total WTCC driver Yvan Muller in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC to complete Citroën podium whitewash finish, he was under nine seconds behind López in the end.
Meanwhile in the Independent Class, was won by Zengő Motorsport driver Norbert Michelisz in his Honda Civic WTCC. He finished in fourth place overall and under ten seconds behind López in the end.
While in the second race, Citroën Total WTCC driver Yvan Muller took the race win in his C-Elysée WTCC. Second was Citroën Total WTCC driver and current WTCC Champion José María López in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC to make a Citroën one-two finish, he was two tenths of a second behind Muller in the end. While third place was Honda Racing Team JAS driver Tiago Monteiro in his Honda Civic WTCC, he was half a second behind Muller in the end.
Meanwhile in the Independent Class, was won by Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Mehdi Bennani in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC. He finished in sixth place overall and was four seconds behind Muller in the end.
Next stop Race of Russia at Moscow Raceway for Round Five of the 2015 World Touring Car Championship season in three weeks time.
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In the first race, Citroën Total WTCC driver and current WTCC Champion José María López took the race win in his C-Elysée WTCC. Second was Citroën Total WTCC driver Sébastien Loeb in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC, he was five seconds behind López in the end. While third place was Citroën Total WTCC driver Yvan Muller in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC to complete Citroën podium whitewash finish, he was under nine seconds behind López in the end.
Meanwhile in the Independent Class, was won by Zengő Motorsport driver Norbert Michelisz in his Honda Civic WTCC. He finished in fourth place overall and under ten seconds behind López in the end.
While in the second race, Citroën Total WTCC driver Yvan Muller took the race win in his C-Elysée WTCC. Second was Citroën Total WTCC driver and current WTCC Champion José María López in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC to make a Citroën one-two finish, he was two tenths of a second behind Muller in the end. While third place was Honda Racing Team JAS driver Tiago Monteiro in his Honda Civic WTCC, he was half a second behind Muller in the end.
Meanwhile in the Independent Class, was won by Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Mehdi Bennani in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC. He finished in sixth place overall and was four seconds behind Muller in the end.
Next stop Race of Russia at Moscow Raceway for Round Five of the 2015 World Touring Car Championship season in three weeks time.
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Monday 18 May 2015
2015 Indianapolis 500 Preview/Predictions
This weekends is the famous Indianapolis 500. Last Sunday (18/5/14) was Pole Day was for this weekends Indianapolis 500. Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon will start on pole for this Sundays 500. While, Team Penske drivers Will Power and Simon Pagenaud will start on the front row as-well. YouTube video below from Indycar Series own channel from the top three from qualifying.
So predictions for the Indianapolis 500 this weekend, for the win another I am going to pick Simon Pagenaud in his Penske. Second place for Hélio Castroneves in his Penske, and third place for Ryan Hunter-Reay in his Andretti.
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So predictions for the Indianapolis 500 this weekend, for the win another I am going to pick Simon Pagenaud in his Penske. Second place for Hélio Castroneves in his Penske, and third place for Ryan Hunter-Reay in his Andretti.
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2015 F1 Monaco Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix on the streets of Monte Carlo.
So predictions for the race itself, Nico Rosberg for the win in his Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton second in his Mercedes, and Sebastian Vettel third in the Ferrari. And don't forget Kimi Räikkönen, Romain Grosjean, the two Red Bull drivers, or the two Williams drivers either for a podium place as-well.
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So predictions for the race itself, Nico Rosberg for the win in his Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton second in his Mercedes, and Sebastian Vettel third in the Ferrari. And don't forget Kimi Räikkönen, Romain Grosjean, the two Red Bull drivers, or the two Williams drivers either for a podium place as-well.
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2015 France MotoGP Review
Review of the round five of the 2015 MotoGP season at Le Mans Bugatti track in Le Mans, in central France.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi Jorge Lorenzo on his works Yamaha YZR-M1. Second was Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi on his works Yamaha YZR-M1 for a Yamaha one-two finish, he was 4 seconds behind Lorenzo at the end. While, third was Ducati Team rider Andrea Dovizioso on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP15, he was 12 seconds behind Lorenzo at the end of the race.
In Open class (Full control ECU system, hardware and software), Aspar MotoGP Team rider Nicky Hayden won Open class and finished eleventh place overall on his Honda RC213V-RS, he was 53 seconds behind Lorenzo at the end of the race.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Derendinger Racing Interwetten rider Thomas Lüthi on the Kalex. Second was Estrella Galicia Marc VDS rider and current Moto2 champion Esteve Rabat on the Kalex, he was under 2 second behind Lüthi at the end. While, third was Ajo Motorsport rider Johann Zarco on the Kalex, he was under 4 seconds behind Lüthi at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Sky Racing Team VR46 rider Romano Fenati on the KTM. Second was Gresini Racing Team Moto3 rider Enea Bastianini on the Honda, he was a tenth of a second behind Fenati at the end. While, third was Mapfre Team Mahindra rider Francesco Bagnaia on the Mahindra, he was 5 tenths of a second behind Fenati 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 Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi Jorge Lorenzo on his works Yamaha YZR-M1. Second was Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi on his works Yamaha YZR-M1 for a Yamaha one-two finish, he was 4 seconds behind Lorenzo at the end. While, third was Ducati Team rider Andrea Dovizioso on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP15, he was 12 seconds behind Lorenzo at the end of the race.
In Open class (Full control ECU system, hardware and software), Aspar MotoGP Team rider Nicky Hayden won Open class and finished eleventh place overall on his Honda RC213V-RS, he was 53 seconds behind Lorenzo at the end of the race.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Derendinger Racing Interwetten rider Thomas Lüthi on the Kalex. Second was Estrella Galicia Marc VDS rider and current Moto2 champion Esteve Rabat on the Kalex, he was under 2 second behind Lüthi at the end. While, third was Ajo Motorsport rider Johann Zarco on the Kalex, he was under 4 seconds behind Lüthi at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Sky Racing Team VR46 rider Romano Fenati on the KTM. Second was Gresini Racing Team Moto3 rider Enea Bastianini on the Honda, he was a tenth of a second behind Fenati at the end. While, third was Mapfre Team Mahindra rider Francesco Bagnaia on the Mahindra, he was 5 tenths of a second behind Fenati at the end of the race.
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Sunday 17 May 2015
Return of refuelling in F1 from 2017
In 2017, Formula 1 chiefs have agreed to bring back refuelling from the 2017 season onwards as part of a series of measures aimed at improving the sport's show, and will be the first time that refuelling in races has been since the 2009 season, following the latest meeting of the F1 Strategy Group from Thursday (14/5/15).
With the reintroducing for refuelling in races for 2017, other plan rules for 2017 will include aero changes, wider tyres and a reduction in car weight, engines to be higher revving and louder and more aggressive looks to the Formula 1 cars as-well, which will push for cars to be around five to six seconds per lap faster throughout the races.
Meanwhile, from the 2016 campaign, teams will be allowed to choose the two dry tyre compounds, out of the four in Pirelli's range, that they wish to use at each Grand Prix weekend.
And so here is my opinion on the free tire compound choice and the refuelling. Firstly, free tire compound choice at a quick look at it, opening up the choice of tire compounds to teams for each race weekend looks like a good idea. But, then you realise all the teams will all simply use the soft and super soft tyres for each weekend and Pirelli themselves don't want this either.
While for the reintroducing of the refuelling in races you have to look at it at both ways. Positive thing it will excite the races, and back in its heyday of refuelling it can change the race itself. Back in 1998, at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher started behind both McLarens' on the grid and for the first half of the race if it would give Mika Häkkinen victory. But, then Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn changed Schumacher strategy from a two-stop strategy to a three-stop strategy, which was seen as a master-stroke by doing seventeen qualifying style laps in the middle of the race to give Michael Schumacher the race win and great example on how refuelling in races can work in your favour and change the race.
While, the negative things is safety for the mechanics in the pits. One example is back at the 1994 German Grand Prix, Jos Verstappen came into the pits; while refuelling, some fuel was accidentally sprayed onto the hot bodywork of his Benetton, a few seconds later the fuel ignited and Verstappen's car was engulfed in a ball of flames. Lucky, Verstappen escaped the incident with burns around his eyes, as he had his visor up during the pit stop. No other crew-members or any persons were injured severely or killed.
Overall, I have no podium if refuelling returns from the 2017 season onwards. But, its got to be safe for the teams and drivers, if not, don't return refuelling for 2017 because its not worth for the safety for the drivers and teams in Formula 1. All in all will all these rules will improve the sport?
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With the reintroducing for refuelling in races for 2017, other plan rules for 2017 will include aero changes, wider tyres and a reduction in car weight, engines to be higher revving and louder and more aggressive looks to the Formula 1 cars as-well, which will push for cars to be around five to six seconds per lap faster throughout the races.
Meanwhile, from the 2016 campaign, teams will be allowed to choose the two dry tyre compounds, out of the four in Pirelli's range, that they wish to use at each Grand Prix weekend.
And so here is my opinion on the free tire compound choice and the refuelling. Firstly, free tire compound choice at a quick look at it, opening up the choice of tire compounds to teams for each race weekend looks like a good idea. But, then you realise all the teams will all simply use the soft and super soft tyres for each weekend and Pirelli themselves don't want this either.
While for the reintroducing of the refuelling in races you have to look at it at both ways. Positive thing it will excite the races, and back in its heyday of refuelling it can change the race itself. Back in 1998, at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher started behind both McLarens' on the grid and for the first half of the race if it would give Mika Häkkinen victory. But, then Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn changed Schumacher strategy from a two-stop strategy to a three-stop strategy, which was seen as a master-stroke by doing seventeen qualifying style laps in the middle of the race to give Michael Schumacher the race win and great example on how refuelling in races can work in your favour and change the race.
While, the negative things is safety for the mechanics in the pits. One example is back at the 1994 German Grand Prix, Jos Verstappen came into the pits; while refuelling, some fuel was accidentally sprayed onto the hot bodywork of his Benetton, a few seconds later the fuel ignited and Verstappen's car was engulfed in a ball of flames. Lucky, Verstappen escaped the incident with burns around his eyes, as he had his visor up during the pit stop. No other crew-members or any persons were injured severely or killed.
Overall, I have no podium if refuelling returns from the 2017 season onwards. But, its got to be safe for the teams and drivers, if not, don't return refuelling for 2017 because its not worth for the safety for the drivers and teams in Formula 1. All in all will all these rules will improve the sport?
End of blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Tuesday 12 May 2015
2015 TCR Round 4 Recap
Review of Round Four of the 2015 TCR International Series season was at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, on the outskirts of Portimão, Portugal.
In the first race, Liqui Moly Team Engstler driver Nicki Thiim took the race win in his Audi TT Cup. Second was Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil driver Jordi Gené in his SEAT León Cup Racer, he was four seconds behind Thiim in the end. While third place was Liqui Moly Team Engstler driver Lorenzo Veglia in his SEAT León Cup Racer, he was six seconds behind Thiim in the end.
While in the second race, Target Competition driver Michel Nykjær took the race win in his SEAT León Cup Racer. Second was WestCoast Racing driver Kevin Gleason in his Honda Civic TCR, he was three seconds behind Nykjær in the end. While, third place was Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil driver Jordi Gené in his SEAT León Cup Racer, he was six seconds behind Nykjær in the end.
Next stop Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy for Round Five of the 2015 TCR International Series season in two weeks time.
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In the first race, Liqui Moly Team Engstler driver Nicki Thiim took the race win in his Audi TT Cup. Second was Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil driver Jordi Gené in his SEAT León Cup Racer, he was four seconds behind Thiim in the end. While third place was Liqui Moly Team Engstler driver Lorenzo Veglia in his SEAT León Cup Racer, he was six seconds behind Thiim in the end.
While in the second race, Target Competition driver Michel Nykjær took the race win in his SEAT León Cup Racer. Second was WestCoast Racing driver Kevin Gleason in his Honda Civic TCR, he was three seconds behind Nykjær in the end. While, third place was Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil driver Jordi Gené in his SEAT León Cup Racer, he was six seconds behind Nykjær in the end.
Next stop Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy for Round Five of the 2015 TCR International Series season in two weeks time.
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2015 BTCC Round 3 Recap
Review of Round Three of the 2015 British Touring Car Championship season was at Thruxton, in Hampshire.
In the first race, Honda Yuasa Racing driver Gordon Shedden took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R. Second was Honda Yuasa Racing driver Matt Neal in his Honda Civic Type R, he was a second behind Shedden in the end. While, third place was WIX Racing driver Adam Morgan in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class also took Independents class win, he was three seconds behind Shedden in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy (for top 'Rookie Driver' in the series) was won by #RacingforHeroes driver Josh Cook in his Chevrolet Cruze 4dr, he finished in nine place and was under sixteen seconds behind Shedden in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Team BMR driver Jason Plato in his Volkswagen CC and also took Independents class win too. Second was Team JCT600 with GardX driver Rob Collard in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was four tenths of a second behind Plato in the end. While third place was Honda Yuasa Racing driver Gordon Shedden in his Honda Civic Type R, he was three seconds behind Plato in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by RCIB Insurance Racing driver Kieran Gallagher in his Toyota Avensis, he finished in fifteenth place and was forty seconds behind Plato in the end.
Finally in the third race, WIX Racing driver Adam Morgan in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class also took Independents class win too. Second was MG 888 Racing driver Andrew Jordan in his MG6 GT, he was over a second behind Morgan in the end. While third place was Team JCT600 with GardX driver Sam Tordoff in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was over two second behind Morgan in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by #RacingforHeroes driver Josh Cook in his Chevrolet Cruze 4dr, he finished in ninth place and was eight seconds behind Morgan in the end.
Next stop Oulton Park for Round Four of the 2015 British Touring Car Championship season in four weeks time.
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In the first race, Honda Yuasa Racing driver Gordon Shedden took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R. Second was Honda Yuasa Racing driver Matt Neal in his Honda Civic Type R, he was a second behind Shedden in the end. While, third place was WIX Racing driver Adam Morgan in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class also took Independents class win, he was three seconds behind Shedden in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy (for top 'Rookie Driver' in the series) was won by #RacingforHeroes driver Josh Cook in his Chevrolet Cruze 4dr, he finished in nine place and was under sixteen seconds behind Shedden in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Team BMR driver Jason Plato in his Volkswagen CC and also took Independents class win too. Second was Team JCT600 with GardX driver Rob Collard in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was four tenths of a second behind Plato in the end. While third place was Honda Yuasa Racing driver Gordon Shedden in his Honda Civic Type R, he was three seconds behind Plato in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by RCIB Insurance Racing driver Kieran Gallagher in his Toyota Avensis, he finished in fifteenth place and was forty seconds behind Plato in the end.
Finally in the third race, WIX Racing driver Adam Morgan in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class also took Independents class win too. Second was MG 888 Racing driver Andrew Jordan in his MG6 GT, he was over a second behind Morgan in the end. While third place was Team JCT600 with GardX driver Sam Tordoff in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was over two second behind Morgan in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by #RacingforHeroes driver Josh Cook in his Chevrolet Cruze 4dr, he finished in ninth place and was eight seconds behind Morgan in the end.
Next stop Oulton Park for Round Four of the 2015 British Touring Car Championship season in four weeks time.
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Monday 11 May 2015
Formula E - Monaco ePrix - Round 7 Recap
Review of Round Seven of the 2014-15 Formula E season held on a shorter version of the original Monaco Grand Prix circuit in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The race was won by e.dams Renault driver Sébastien Buemi for his second race win of the year. Second was Audi Sport ABT driver Lucas di Grassi, he was two seconds behind Buemi. Meanwhile, third was China Racing driver Nelson Piquet Jr., he was over four seconds behind Buemi in the end.
Highlights of the race bellow, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Eight of the 2014-15 Formula E season in Berlin Tempelhof Airport for the Berlin ePrix in two weeks time.
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Highlights of the race bellow, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Eight of the 2014-15 Formula E season in Berlin Tempelhof Airport for the Berlin ePrix in two weeks time.
End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
2015 Spanish Grand Prix Review and thoughts
Review of the fifth round of the 2015 F1 season at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, on the outskirts of Barcelona, for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Overall, I thought it was a good race to watch and a dominating race weekend for Nico Rosberg, on pole for Sunday's race. Rosberg dominate the race, while his team-mate had a bad start and stuck behind Vettel's Ferrari for half of the race. With that, Rosberg took the opportunity and lead most of the laps to conclude with a race win in this seasons Spanish Grand Prix for his first race win of the season.
While, Rosberg's team-mate and current F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton finished in second place in the other Mercedes to give the team its third one-two finish of the season, despite Hamilton had a bad start and was mainly behind Vettel for half of the race, he was seventeen seconds behind Rosberg at the end.
Meanwhile, Sebastian Vettel finished in third place in the Ferrari to complete the podium, Vettel was forty-five seconds behind Rosberg at the end of the sixty-six lap race.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 9
Lewis Hamilton - 8 (finished second, fastest lap)
Nico Rosberg - 10 (pole and race win)
Red Bull Racing - 6
Daniel Ricciardo - 6 (finished seventh, lap down)
Daniil Kvyat - 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Williams - 7
Valtteri Bottas - 9 (finished fourth)
Felipe Massa - 6 (finished sixth)
Ferrari - 6
Sebastian Vettel - 7 (finished third)
Kimi Räikkönen - 6 (finished fifth)
McLaren - 6
Jenson Button - 6 (finished sixteenth, lap down)
Fernando Alonso - 7 (DNF, Brakes)
Force India - 5
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Sergio Pérez - 6 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Toro Rosso - 7
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 8 (finished ninth, lap down)
Max Verstappen - 7 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Lotus - 6
Romain Grosjean - 7 (finished eighth, lap down)
Pastor Maldonado - 6 (DNF, Collision damage)
Manor - 5
Will Stevens - 6 (finished seventeenth, three laps down)
Roberto Merhi - 5 (finished eighteenth, four laps down)
Sauber - 5
Marcus Ericsson - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Felipe Nasr - 6 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Next stop Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix in two weeks time.
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Overall, I thought it was a good race to watch and a dominating race weekend for Nico Rosberg, on pole for Sunday's race. Rosberg dominate the race, while his team-mate had a bad start and stuck behind Vettel's Ferrari for half of the race. With that, Rosberg took the opportunity and lead most of the laps to conclude with a race win in this seasons Spanish Grand Prix for his first race win of the season.
While, Rosberg's team-mate and current F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton finished in second place in the other Mercedes to give the team its third one-two finish of the season, despite Hamilton had a bad start and was mainly behind Vettel for half of the race, he was seventeen seconds behind Rosberg at the end.
Meanwhile, Sebastian Vettel finished in third place in the Ferrari to complete the podium, Vettel was forty-five seconds behind Rosberg at the end of the sixty-six lap race.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 9
Lewis Hamilton - 8 (finished second, fastest lap)
Nico Rosberg - 10 (pole and race win)
Red Bull Racing - 6
Daniel Ricciardo - 6 (finished seventh, lap down)
Daniil Kvyat - 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Williams - 7
Valtteri Bottas - 9 (finished fourth)
Felipe Massa - 6 (finished sixth)
Ferrari - 6
Sebastian Vettel - 7 (finished third)
Kimi Räikkönen - 6 (finished fifth)
McLaren - 6
Jenson Button - 6 (finished sixteenth, lap down)
Fernando Alonso - 7 (DNF, Brakes)
Force India - 5
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Sergio Pérez - 6 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Toro Rosso - 7
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 8 (finished ninth, lap down)
Max Verstappen - 7 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Lotus - 6
Romain Grosjean - 7 (finished eighth, lap down)
Pastor Maldonado - 6 (DNF, Collision damage)
Manor - 5
Will Stevens - 6 (finished seventeenth, three laps down)
Roberto Merhi - 5 (finished eighteenth, four laps down)
Sauber - 5
Marcus Ericsson - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Felipe Nasr - 6 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Next stop Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix in two weeks time.
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Wednesday 6 May 2015
Top Ten Great Lotus Race Cars ever!
Its been sixty years since the debut of Lotus entering in the 24 Hours of Le Mans back in 1955. With Lotus history there was some great racing cars in their history (and worse too Top Six Worse Lotus Race Cars). But, in their history their were some great race cars in Lotus History. And as you can guess this post is the Top Ten Great Lotus Race Cars ever.
Starting with number ten:
Number 10: 1956-58 Lotus Eleven
Story: The Lotus Eleven was designed by Colin Chapman, underneath it used an 1.1 litre in-line four Coventry Climax engine. It took Reg Bicknell and Peter Jopp to seventh overall at the 1956 24 Hours of Le Mans and took S1.1 class win at Le Mans that year. And then at the 1957 24 Hours of Le Mans, it took Herbert MacKay-Fraser and Jay Chamberlain to ninth overall at Le Mans and took S1.1 class win at Le Mans that year. Overall the Lotus eleven took two Le Mans class wins for Lotus in that period at Le Mans.
Number 9: 1959-1964 Lotus 14 (Lotus Elite)
Story: The Lotus 14 was designed by Colin Chapman, underneath it used an 1.2 litre in-line four Coventry Climax engine. It took Peter Lumsden and Peter Riley to eighth overall at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans and took GT 1.5 class win at Le Mans that year. Then at the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans, it took Roger Masson and Claude Laurent to thirteenth overall at Le Mans and took GT 1.3 class win at Le Mans that year. Then once again at the 1961 24 Hours of Le Mans, it took William E.J. Allen and Trevor Taylor to twelfth overall at Le Mans and took GT 1.3 class win at Le Mans that year. Then again at the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans, it took David Hobbs and Frank Gardner to eighth overall at Le Mans and took GT 1.3 class win at Le Mans that year. Then for a fifth time at the 1963 24 Hours of Le Mans, it took John Wagstaff and Pat Ferguson to tenth overall at Le Mans and took GT 1.3 class win at Le Mans that year. And finally at the 1964 24 Hours of Le Mans, it took Clive Hunt and John Wagstaff to twenty-second overall at Le Mans and took GT 1.3 class win at Le Mans that year. Overall, the Lotus 14 took six Le Mans class wins for Lotus in that period at Le Mans.
Number 8: 1963-66 Lotus Cortina
Story: The Lotus Cortina was based on a tuned-up version of the Ford Cortina from Lotus. Under the Lotus Cortina it used a tuned up version of the Ford 1.6 litre straight four engine that produce 160bhp. The Lotus Cortina took Jim Clark to the 1964 British Touring Car Championship. While, Bengt Söderström took 1966 RAC win and 1967 Rally Sweden win with the Lotus Cortina. Overall, Lotus Cortina was a race winner on both dirt and track.
Number 7: 1987 Lotus 99T
Story: Lotus 99T was designed by Gérard Ducarouge and Martin Ogilvie, and was the first Formula 1 and Lotus chassis to be fitted with electronic active suspension. Also, the Lotus 99T had the Honda 1.5 litre V6 turbo engine underneath, which produce over 1000bhp in qualifying and around 790bhp in race pace. The Lotus 99T took Lotus to third in the Constructors standings in 1987 and took two wins for Ayrton Senna at Monaco, Detroit and the final Grand Prix win for Team Lotus.
Number 6: 1962-65 Lotus 33
Story: The Lotus 33 was designed by Colin Chapman, and was a straight evolution from the Lotus 25. The Lotus 33 was powered by a 1.5 litre V8 Coventry Climax FPF engine. The Lotus 33 took Jim Clark to the 1965 Formula 1 world drivers championships and Team Lotus to the 1965 F1 constructors championships as-well. Lotus 33 took five Grand Prix wins overall, all for Jim Clark.
Number 5: 1978-79 Lotus 79
Story: The Lotus 79 was the first F1 car to take full advantage of ground effects aerodynamics, pioneered in its immediate predecessor, the Lotus 78 which started the ground effect movement. The Lotus 33 was designed by Colin Chapman, Geoff Aldridge, Martin Ogilvie, Tony Rudd and Peter Wright; the Lotus 79 had the Cosworth DFV 3 litre V8 underneath. The Lotus 79 took six Grand Prix wins, It took a race win for Ronnie Peterson and five wins for Mario Andretti. To give Mario Andretti the 1978 F1 drivers championship and the F1 constructors championship for Team Lotus, Colin Chapman's and Team Lotus's last divers and constructors championships.
Number 4: 1965-67 Lotus 38
Story: The Lotus 38 was designed by Colin Chapman and Len Terry. Underneath the Lotus 38 used the Ford 4.2 litre V8 engine that produce 500bhp. The Lotus 38 was the first mid-engined car to win the Indianapolis 500, in 1965, with Jim Clark driving for Team Lotus that season instead of winning the Monaco Grand Prix was on that same weekend in 1965 to give Lotus a winning race car in America.
Number 3: 1962-65 Lotus 25
Story: The Lotus 25 was a revolutionary design created by Colin Chapman, the first fully stressed monocoque chassis to appear in F1. The Lotus 25 was powered by a 1.5 litre V8 Coventry Climax FPF engine. The Lotus 25 took Jim Clark to his 1963 Formula 1 world drivers championships and Team Lotus to the 1963 F1 constructors championships as-well. Colin Chapman's and Team Lotus's first drivers and constructors championship. Lotus 25 took fourteen Grand Prix wins overall, all for Jim Clark.
Number 2: 1967-70 Lotus 49
Story: The Lotus 49 was the first F1 car to be powered by the now-famous Cosworth DFV 3 litre V8 engine after Chapman convinced Ford to build an F1 power-plant with the help from Cosworth. Designed by Colin Chapman and Maurice Philippe, the Lotus 49 was designed around the Cosworth DFV engine and was the first successful Formula One car to feature the engine as a structural member of the chassis. Jim Clark won on the car's debut in 1967, and it would also provide him with the last win of his career in 1968. Graham Hill went on to win the 1968 F1 drivers title and the constructors championship as-well for Team Lotus that year. The Lotus 49 continued winning races until 1970. Overall, Lotus 49 took twelve Grand Prix wins between 1967 till 1970. Which includes five for Jim Clark, four for Graham Hill, one for Jo Siffert, and two for Jochen Rindt.
Number 1: 1970-75 Lotus 72
Story: The Lotus 72 was yet another innovative design by Colin Chapman featuring inboard brakes, side mounted radiators in sidepods, as opposed to the nose mounted radiators which had been commonplace since the 1950s and an overhead air intake. The Cosworth DFV 3 litre V8 underneath the Lotus 72. Which, took the Lotus 72 to twenty wins, four wins for Jochen Rindt, seven wins for Ronnie Peterson and nine wins for Emerson Fittipaldi. Which also, gives Jochen Rindt the 1970 F1 drivers title, Emerson Fittipaldi the 1972 F1 drivers title and Team Lotus the 1970, 1972 and 1973 F1 constructors titles. The Lotus 72 continue winning races until 1974 and kept on racing till 1975.
To give the 1970-75 Lotus 72 the best Lotus race cars ever!
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Starting with number ten:
Number 10: 1956-58 Lotus Eleven
Story: The Lotus Eleven was designed by Colin Chapman, underneath it used an 1.1 litre in-line four Coventry Climax engine. It took Reg Bicknell and Peter Jopp to seventh overall at the 1956 24 Hours of Le Mans and took S1.1 class win at Le Mans that year. And then at the 1957 24 Hours of Le Mans, it took Herbert MacKay-Fraser and Jay Chamberlain to ninth overall at Le Mans and took S1.1 class win at Le Mans that year. Overall the Lotus eleven took two Le Mans class wins for Lotus in that period at Le Mans.
Number 9: 1959-1964 Lotus 14 (Lotus Elite)
Story: The Lotus 14 was designed by Colin Chapman, underneath it used an 1.2 litre in-line four Coventry Climax engine. It took Peter Lumsden and Peter Riley to eighth overall at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans and took GT 1.5 class win at Le Mans that year. Then at the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans, it took Roger Masson and Claude Laurent to thirteenth overall at Le Mans and took GT 1.3 class win at Le Mans that year. Then once again at the 1961 24 Hours of Le Mans, it took William E.J. Allen and Trevor Taylor to twelfth overall at Le Mans and took GT 1.3 class win at Le Mans that year. Then again at the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans, it took David Hobbs and Frank Gardner to eighth overall at Le Mans and took GT 1.3 class win at Le Mans that year. Then for a fifth time at the 1963 24 Hours of Le Mans, it took John Wagstaff and Pat Ferguson to tenth overall at Le Mans and took GT 1.3 class win at Le Mans that year. And finally at the 1964 24 Hours of Le Mans, it took Clive Hunt and John Wagstaff to twenty-second overall at Le Mans and took GT 1.3 class win at Le Mans that year. Overall, the Lotus 14 took six Le Mans class wins for Lotus in that period at Le Mans.
Number 8: 1963-66 Lotus Cortina
Story: The Lotus Cortina was based on a tuned-up version of the Ford Cortina from Lotus. Under the Lotus Cortina it used a tuned up version of the Ford 1.6 litre straight four engine that produce 160bhp. The Lotus Cortina took Jim Clark to the 1964 British Touring Car Championship. While, Bengt Söderström took 1966 RAC win and 1967 Rally Sweden win with the Lotus Cortina. Overall, Lotus Cortina was a race winner on both dirt and track.
Number 7: 1987 Lotus 99T
Story: Lotus 99T was designed by Gérard Ducarouge and Martin Ogilvie, and was the first Formula 1 and Lotus chassis to be fitted with electronic active suspension. Also, the Lotus 99T had the Honda 1.5 litre V6 turbo engine underneath, which produce over 1000bhp in qualifying and around 790bhp in race pace. The Lotus 99T took Lotus to third in the Constructors standings in 1987 and took two wins for Ayrton Senna at Monaco, Detroit and the final Grand Prix win for Team Lotus.
Number 6: 1962-65 Lotus 33
Story: The Lotus 33 was designed by Colin Chapman, and was a straight evolution from the Lotus 25. The Lotus 33 was powered by a 1.5 litre V8 Coventry Climax FPF engine. The Lotus 33 took Jim Clark to the 1965 Formula 1 world drivers championships and Team Lotus to the 1965 F1 constructors championships as-well. Lotus 33 took five Grand Prix wins overall, all for Jim Clark.
Number 5: 1978-79 Lotus 79
Story: The Lotus 79 was the first F1 car to take full advantage of ground effects aerodynamics, pioneered in its immediate predecessor, the Lotus 78 which started the ground effect movement. The Lotus 33 was designed by Colin Chapman, Geoff Aldridge, Martin Ogilvie, Tony Rudd and Peter Wright; the Lotus 79 had the Cosworth DFV 3 litre V8 underneath. The Lotus 79 took six Grand Prix wins, It took a race win for Ronnie Peterson and five wins for Mario Andretti. To give Mario Andretti the 1978 F1 drivers championship and the F1 constructors championship for Team Lotus, Colin Chapman's and Team Lotus's last divers and constructors championships.
Number 4: 1965-67 Lotus 38
Story: The Lotus 38 was designed by Colin Chapman and Len Terry. Underneath the Lotus 38 used the Ford 4.2 litre V8 engine that produce 500bhp. The Lotus 38 was the first mid-engined car to win the Indianapolis 500, in 1965, with Jim Clark driving for Team Lotus that season instead of winning the Monaco Grand Prix was on that same weekend in 1965 to give Lotus a winning race car in America.
Number 3: 1962-65 Lotus 25
Story: The Lotus 25 was a revolutionary design created by Colin Chapman, the first fully stressed monocoque chassis to appear in F1. The Lotus 25 was powered by a 1.5 litre V8 Coventry Climax FPF engine. The Lotus 25 took Jim Clark to his 1963 Formula 1 world drivers championships and Team Lotus to the 1963 F1 constructors championships as-well. Colin Chapman's and Team Lotus's first drivers and constructors championship. Lotus 25 took fourteen Grand Prix wins overall, all for Jim Clark.
Number 2: 1967-70 Lotus 49
Story: The Lotus 49 was the first F1 car to be powered by the now-famous Cosworth DFV 3 litre V8 engine after Chapman convinced Ford to build an F1 power-plant with the help from Cosworth. Designed by Colin Chapman and Maurice Philippe, the Lotus 49 was designed around the Cosworth DFV engine and was the first successful Formula One car to feature the engine as a structural member of the chassis. Jim Clark won on the car's debut in 1967, and it would also provide him with the last win of his career in 1968. Graham Hill went on to win the 1968 F1 drivers title and the constructors championship as-well for Team Lotus that year. The Lotus 49 continued winning races until 1970. Overall, Lotus 49 took twelve Grand Prix wins between 1967 till 1970. Which includes five for Jim Clark, four for Graham Hill, one for Jo Siffert, and two for Jochen Rindt.
Number 1: 1970-75 Lotus 72
Story: The Lotus 72 was yet another innovative design by Colin Chapman featuring inboard brakes, side mounted radiators in sidepods, as opposed to the nose mounted radiators which had been commonplace since the 1950s and an overhead air intake. The Cosworth DFV 3 litre V8 underneath the Lotus 72. Which, took the Lotus 72 to twenty wins, four wins for Jochen Rindt, seven wins for Ronnie Peterson and nine wins for Emerson Fittipaldi. Which also, gives Jochen Rindt the 1970 F1 drivers title, Emerson Fittipaldi the 1972 F1 drivers title and Team Lotus the 1970, 1972 and 1973 F1 constructors titles. The Lotus 72 continue winning races until 1974 and kept on racing till 1975.
To give the 1970-75 Lotus 72 the best Lotus race cars ever!
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Tuesday 5 May 2015
Round four Recap of the 2015 United SportsCar Championship
Review of Round four of the 2015 United SportsCar Championship at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, California.
VisitFlorida.com Racing team won the race overall and Prototype class too of Michael Valiante and Richard Westbrook in their Corvette DP, Chevrolet 5.5L V8. While, Taylor Racing team finished second place in their Corvette DP, Chevrolet 5.5L V8, with the team of Corvette DP, Chevrolet 5.5L V8; they were one second behind the leaders. Meanwhile, Michael Shank Racing with Curb/Agajanian finished third place in their Ligier JS P2, Honda HR28TT 2.8 L V6 Turbo, with the drivers of Oswaldo Negri, Jr. and John Pew; they were twenty-nine seconds behind the leaders.
In Prototype Challenge Class (all teams using Oreca FLM09 race car), RSR Racing team won Prototype Challenge Class and finished in sixth place overall; with the drivers of Chris Cumming and Bruno Junqueira; they were 2 laps behind the leaders.
In GT Le Mans Class, BMW Team RLL won GT Le Mans Class and finished in ninth place overall in their BMW Z4 GTE; with the drivers of John Edwards and Lucas Luhr; they were 4 laps behind the leaders.
In GT Daytona Class, Park Place Motorsports team won GT Daytona Class and finished in twenty-first place overall in their Porsche 911 GT America; with the drivers of Patrick Lindsey and Spencer Pumpelly; they were 9 laps behind the leaders.
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VisitFlorida.com Racing team won the race overall and Prototype class too of Michael Valiante and Richard Westbrook in their Corvette DP, Chevrolet 5.5L V8. While, Taylor Racing team finished second place in their Corvette DP, Chevrolet 5.5L V8, with the team of Corvette DP, Chevrolet 5.5L V8; they were one second behind the leaders. Meanwhile, Michael Shank Racing with Curb/Agajanian finished third place in their Ligier JS P2, Honda HR28TT 2.8 L V6 Turbo, with the drivers of Oswaldo Negri, Jr. and John Pew; they were twenty-nine seconds behind the leaders.
In Prototype Challenge Class (all teams using Oreca FLM09 race car), RSR Racing team won Prototype Challenge Class and finished in sixth place overall; with the drivers of Chris Cumming and Bruno Junqueira; they were 2 laps behind the leaders.
In GT Le Mans Class, BMW Team RLL won GT Le Mans Class and finished in ninth place overall in their BMW Z4 GTE; with the drivers of John Edwards and Lucas Luhr; they were 4 laps behind the leaders.
In GT Daytona Class, Park Place Motorsports team won GT Daytona Class and finished in twenty-first place overall in their Porsche 911 GT America; with the drivers of Patrick Lindsey and Spencer Pumpelly; they were 9 laps behind the leaders.
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2015 TCR Round 3 Recap
Review of Round Three of the 2015 TCR International Series season was at SCircuit Ricardo Tormo, on the outskirts of Valencia, Spain.
In the first race, Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil driver Pepe Oriola took the race win in his SEAT León Cup Racer. Second was Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil driver Sergey Afanasyev in his SEAT León Cup Racer, he was four seconds behind Oriola in the end. While third place was Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil driver Jordi Gené in his SEAT León Cup Racer to concluded a SEAT podium whitewash finish, he was five seconds behind Oriola in the end.
While in the second race, Target Competition driver Stefano Comini took the race win in his SEAT León Cup Racer. Second was Target Competition driver Michel Nykjær in his SEAT León Cup Racer, he was seven seconds behind Comini in the end.
While third place was Target Competition driver Andrea Belicchi in his SEAT León Cup Racer to concluded another SEAT podium whitewash finish, he was nine seconds behind Comini in the end. But was later was excluded from Race 2 after not stopping for the drive through penalty received for overtaking under Safety Car. So therefore, WestCoast Racing driver Gianni Morbidelli finished third in his Honda Civic TCR, he was seventeen seconds behind Comini in the end.
Next stop Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimão, Portugal for Round Four of the 2015 TCR International Series season in a weeks time.
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In the first race, Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil driver Pepe Oriola took the race win in his SEAT León Cup Racer. Second was Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil driver Sergey Afanasyev in his SEAT León Cup Racer, he was four seconds behind Oriola in the end. While third place was Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil driver Jordi Gené in his SEAT León Cup Racer to concluded a SEAT podium whitewash finish, he was five seconds behind Oriola in the end.
While in the second race, Target Competition driver Stefano Comini took the race win in his SEAT León Cup Racer. Second was Target Competition driver Michel Nykjær in his SEAT León Cup Racer, he was seven seconds behind Comini in the end.
While third place was Target Competition driver Andrea Belicchi in his SEAT León Cup Racer to concluded another SEAT podium whitewash finish, he was nine seconds behind Comini in the end. But was later was excluded from Race 2 after not stopping for the drive through penalty received for overtaking under Safety Car. So therefore, WestCoast Racing driver Gianni Morbidelli finished third in his Honda Civic TCR, he was seventeen seconds behind Comini in the end.
Next stop Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimão, Portugal for Round Four of the 2015 TCR International Series season in a weeks time.
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2015 WTCC Round 3 Recap - Race of Hungary
Review of Round Three of the 2015 World Touring Car Championship season was the Race of Hungary, at Hungaroring, on the outskirts of Budapest.
In the first race, Citroën Total WTCC driver and current WTCC Champion José María López took the race win in his C-Elysée WTCC. Second was Citroën Total WTCC driver Yvan Muller in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC, he was four seconds behind López in the end. While third place was Campos Racing driver Hugo Valente in his Chevrolet RML Cruze TC1 and also took Independents class win, he was ten seconds behind López in the end.
While in the second race, Zengő Motorsport driver Norbert Michelisz took the race win in his Honda Civic WTCC and also took Independents class win too. Second was ROAL Motorsport driver Tom Coronel in his Chevrolet RML Cruze TC1, he was seven seconds behind Michelisz in the end. While third place was ROAL Motorsport driver Tom Chilton in his Chevrolet RML Cruze TC1, he was nine seconds behind Michelisz in the end.
Highlights of the two races below.
Next stop Race of Germany at the Nürburgring Nordschleife for Round Four of the 2015 World Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.
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In the first race, Citroën Total WTCC driver and current WTCC Champion José María López took the race win in his C-Elysée WTCC. Second was Citroën Total WTCC driver Yvan Muller in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC, he was four seconds behind López in the end. While third place was Campos Racing driver Hugo Valente in his Chevrolet RML Cruze TC1 and also took Independents class win, he was ten seconds behind López in the end.
While in the second race, Zengő Motorsport driver Norbert Michelisz took the race win in his Honda Civic WTCC and also took Independents class win too. Second was ROAL Motorsport driver Tom Coronel in his Chevrolet RML Cruze TC1, he was seven seconds behind Michelisz in the end. While third place was ROAL Motorsport driver Tom Chilton in his Chevrolet RML Cruze TC1, he was nine seconds behind Michelisz in the end.
Highlights of the two races below.
Next stop Race of Germany at the Nürburgring Nordschleife for Round Four of the 2015 World Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.
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Monday 4 May 2015
2015 F1 Spanish Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix Predictions at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, on the outskirts of Barcelona.
And so predictions for the race itself, and I predict that Lewis Hamilton for the win in his Mercedes, second place for Nico Rosberg in the other Mercedes, and Kimi Räikkönen third in the Ferrari. Don't forget Sebastian Vettel, Romain Grosjean, the two Red Bull drivers, or the two Williams drivers either for a podium place as-well.
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And so predictions for the race itself, and I predict that Lewis Hamilton for the win in his Mercedes, second place for Nico Rosberg in the other Mercedes, and Kimi Räikkönen third in the Ferrari. Don't forget Sebastian Vettel, Romain Grosjean, the two Red Bull drivers, or the two Williams drivers either for a podium place as-well.
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2015 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps Review
Review of Round two of the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship at Spa-Francorchamps.
The Audi Sport Team Joest team won the race overall and the LMP1 class too of André Lotterer, Benoît Tréluyer and Marcel Fässler in their Audi R18 e-tron quattro. While, second was the Porsche Team of Romain Dumas, Neel Jani and Marc Lieb in their Porsche 919 Hybrid, they were thirteen seconds behind the leaders at the end of the race. Meanwhile, third place was the Porsche Team of Timo Bernhard, Mark Webber and Brendon Hartley in their Porsche 919 Hybrid, they were thirteen seconds behind the leaders at the end of the race.
In LMP2 class, the Jota Sport team of Simon Dolan, Harry Tincknell and Mitch Evans in their Gibson 015S with a Nissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 engine won in LMP2 class. They finish in ninth place overall and they were fifteen laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Pro class, was won by Aston Martin Racing V8 team of Fernando Rees, Alex MacDowall and Richie Stanaway won in their Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE. They finish in sixteenth place overall and they were twenty-five laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Am class, was won by Aston Martin Racing team of Paul Dalla Lana, Pedro Lamy and Mathias Lauda in their Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE. They finish in twenty-fourth place overall and they were twenty-eight laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
Highlights of the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps below, enjoy.
Next Stop 24 Hours of Le Mans in mid June for round three of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
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The Audi Sport Team Joest team won the race overall and the LMP1 class too of André Lotterer, Benoît Tréluyer and Marcel Fässler in their Audi R18 e-tron quattro. While, second was the Porsche Team of Romain Dumas, Neel Jani and Marc Lieb in their Porsche 919 Hybrid, they were thirteen seconds behind the leaders at the end of the race. Meanwhile, third place was the Porsche Team of Timo Bernhard, Mark Webber and Brendon Hartley in their Porsche 919 Hybrid, they were thirteen seconds behind the leaders at the end of the race.
In LMP2 class, the Jota Sport team of Simon Dolan, Harry Tincknell and Mitch Evans in their Gibson 015S with a Nissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 engine won in LMP2 class. They finish in ninth place overall and they were fifteen laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Pro class, was won by Aston Martin Racing V8 team of Fernando Rees, Alex MacDowall and Richie Stanaway won in their Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE. They finish in sixteenth place overall and they were twenty-five laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Am class, was won by Aston Martin Racing team of Paul Dalla Lana, Pedro Lamy and Mathias Lauda in their Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE. They finish in twenty-fourth place overall and they were twenty-eight laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
Highlights of the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps below, enjoy.
Next Stop 24 Hours of Le Mans in mid June for round three of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
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2015 Spain MotoGP Review
Review of the fourth round of the 2015 MotoGP season at Circuito de Jerez, Jerez in southern Spain.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo on his works Yamaha YZR-M1. Second was Repsol Honda Team rider and current MotoGP champion Marc Márquez on his works Honda RC213V, he was over 5 seconds behind Lorenzo at the end. While, third was Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi on his works Yamaha YZR-M1, he was over 11 seconds behind Lorenzo at the end of the race.
In Open class (Full control ECU system, hardware and software), Avintia Racing rider Héctor Barberá won Open class and finished fourteenth place overall on his open spec Ducati Desmosedici GP14, he was 53 seconds behind Lorenzo at the end of the race.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by AGR Team rider Jonas Folger on the Kalex. Second was Ajo Motorsport rider Johann Zarco on the Kalex, he was 2 second behind Folger at the end. While, third was Estrella Galicia Marc VDS rider and current Moto2 champion Esteve Rabat on the Kalex, he was over 2 seconds behind Folger at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Leopard Racing rider Danny Kent on the Honda. Second was Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Miguel Oliveira on the KTM, he was a tenth of a second behind Kent at the end. While, third was Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Brad Binder on the KTM, he was 3 tenths of a second behind Kent at the end of the race.
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 by Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo on his works Yamaha YZR-M1. Second was Repsol Honda Team rider and current MotoGP champion Marc Márquez on his works Honda RC213V, he was over 5 seconds behind Lorenzo at the end. While, third was Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi on his works Yamaha YZR-M1, he was over 11 seconds behind Lorenzo at the end of the race.
In Open class (Full control ECU system, hardware and software), Avintia Racing rider Héctor Barberá won Open class and finished fourteenth place overall on his open spec Ducati Desmosedici GP14, he was 53 seconds behind Lorenzo at the end of the race.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by AGR Team rider Jonas Folger on the Kalex. Second was Ajo Motorsport rider Johann Zarco on the Kalex, he was 2 second behind Folger at the end. While, third was Estrella Galicia Marc VDS rider and current Moto2 champion Esteve Rabat on the Kalex, he was over 2 seconds behind Folger at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Leopard Racing rider Danny Kent on the Honda. Second was Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Miguel Oliveira on the KTM, he was a tenth of a second behind Kent at the end. While, third was Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Brad Binder on the KTM, he was 3 tenths of a second behind Kent at the end of the race.
End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
Friday 1 May 2015
Senna's greatest race: Portugal 1985, Senna's First Grand Prix Win
Its has been 21 years today, that Ayrton Senna has past away from us (read previous post). So we've got to celebrate Senna life, never forget Ayrton's achievements in Formula 1.
Four years back, I did a post on one of Senna best race's at Monaco in 1984, were he finished second place in an under-powered Toleman. Three years back, I wrote about his race win at Phoenix in USA back in 1990 in his McLaren. Two weeks back, I wrote about Senna famous win from the 1986 Spanish Grand Prix were he beat Nigel Mansell by 0.010 of a second.
This year another Great Ayrton Senna race win from the 1985 season, round two at a very wet race at Estroil in Portugal. Were Senna in his Lotus Renault 97T took pole position by four tenths of a second ahead of Alain Prost, and demonstrated his proficiency in wet conditions by finishing the race at least one lap ahead of every car except for second placed finisher Michele Alboreto who finished over a minute behind Senna in the end.
Highlight video of the race below.
End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Four years back, I did a post on one of Senna best race's at Monaco in 1984, were he finished second place in an under-powered Toleman. Three years back, I wrote about his race win at Phoenix in USA back in 1990 in his McLaren. Two weeks back, I wrote about Senna famous win from the 1986 Spanish Grand Prix were he beat Nigel Mansell by 0.010 of a second.
This year another Great Ayrton Senna race win from the 1985 season, round two at a very wet race at Estroil in Portugal. Were Senna in his Lotus Renault 97T took pole position by four tenths of a second ahead of Alain Prost, and demonstrated his proficiency in wet conditions by finishing the race at least one lap ahead of every car except for second placed finisher Michele Alboreto who finished over a minute behind Senna in the end.
Highlight video of the race below.
End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
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