Review of round ten of the 2013 MotoGP season at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana in USA.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Repsol Honda Team rider and 2012 Moto2 Champion Marc Márquez, in his works works Honda RC213V to give the young Spaniard a triple crown of race wins in USA (he already won at Circuit of the Americas and Laguna Seca this season).
Second place was the other Repsol Honda Team rider Dani Pedorsa in his works Honda RC213V to give Honda an one-two race finish, he was three and a half seconds behind team-mate Márquez at the end. While, third was Yamaha Factory Racing rider and current MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo in his works Yamaha YZR-M1, he was under six seconds behind Márquez at the end.
In CRT class (Claiming Rule Teams, street bike engines rather than non prototype engines), the Power Electronics Aspar rider Aleix Espargaró won CRT class and finished 12th overall in his ART (Aprilia), he was under 67 seconds behind Márquez at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Tuenti HP 40 rider Esteve Rabat on the Kalex. Second was Italtrans Racing Team rider Takaaki Nakagami on the Kalex, he was seven tenths behind Rabat at the end of the race. While, third was Marc VDS Racing Team rider of Scott Redding on the Kalex, he was over one and a half a second behind Rabat at the end.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Estrella Galicia rider Álex Rins on the KTM. Second was his Estrella Galicia team-mate and Marc Márquez younger brother Álex Márquez on the KTM, he was over two tenths of a second behind team-mate Rins at the end of the race. While, third was Team Calvo rider Maverick Viñales on the KTM, he was over a second behind Rins at the end of the race.
End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
Monday, 19 August 2013
Saturday, 17 August 2013
Top Six 1980's Formula 1 cars
With Formula 1 returning in a weeks time. This post is the top Six 1980's Formula 1 cars of all time, starting with number six:
Number 6: 1983 Brabham BT52
Story: Brabham BT52 was designed by Gordon Murray, the Brabham BT52 was powered by the BMW four cylinder 1.5 litre turbocharged engine which in 1983 produced about 850 bhp in qualifying, detuned to around 600 bhp for race spec. Brabham BT52 took four wins in 1983, three for Nelson Piquet and one for Riccardo Patrese. While Nelson Piquet driving the Brabham BMW BT52 took the drivers championship in 1983 and winning his second of his third F1 drivers championship. And took Brabham to third place in the Constructors championship that year.
Number 5: 1989-90 McLaren MP4/5
Story: The McLaren MP4/5 was designed by Gordon Murray, Steve Nichols and Neil Oatley. And it's the first of the non turbo Honda F1 cars, the MP4/5 had the Honda 3.5 litre V10 producing around 680 bhp. The McLaren MP4/5 took two constructor titles' in 1989 and 1990 and two drivers titles' with Alain Prost in 1989, and with Ayrton Senna in 1990. Sixteen Grand Prix wins in those two seasons, four for Alain Prost and twelve for Ayrton Senna and controversy in-between those two drivers.
Number 4: 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 3: 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 2: 1984-86 McLaren MP4/2
Story: The McLaren MP4/2 took 22 Wins in three seasons in F1, 16 wins for Alain Prost and 6 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. 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 one of Mclaren's and Formula 1 most successful race car ever.
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 next season that is) 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.
Number 6: 1983 Brabham BT52
Story: Brabham BT52 was designed by Gordon Murray, the Brabham BT52 was powered by the BMW four cylinder 1.5 litre turbocharged engine which in 1983 produced about 850 bhp in qualifying, detuned to around 600 bhp for race spec. Brabham BT52 took four wins in 1983, three for Nelson Piquet and one for Riccardo Patrese. While Nelson Piquet driving the Brabham BMW BT52 took the drivers championship in 1983 and winning his second of his third F1 drivers championship. And took Brabham to third place in the Constructors championship that year.
Number 5: 1989-90 McLaren MP4/5
Story: The McLaren MP4/5 was designed by Gordon Murray, Steve Nichols and Neil Oatley. And it's the first of the non turbo Honda F1 cars, the MP4/5 had the Honda 3.5 litre V10 producing around 680 bhp. The McLaren MP4/5 took two constructor titles' in 1989 and 1990 and two drivers titles' with Alain Prost in 1989, and with Ayrton Senna in 1990. Sixteen Grand Prix wins in those two seasons, four for Alain Prost and twelve for Ayrton Senna and controversy in-between those two drivers.
Number 4: 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 3: 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 2: 1984-86 McLaren MP4/2
Story: The McLaren MP4/2 took 22 Wins in three seasons in F1, 16 wins for Alain Prost and 6 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. 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 one of Mclaren's and Formula 1 most successful race car ever.
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 next season that is) 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.
Monday, 12 August 2013
It's Turbo time - Top Six Great Turbo Powered Formula One Cars
With Formula One returning to turbo powered engines for the first time since 1988 season. Already last month Renault have launch their brand new 1.6 litre V6 turbo engine which Red Bull, Toro Rosso, Caterham and possibly Lotus will use for the 2014 season onwards.
And most recently, Mercedes have launch their brand new 1.6 litre V6 turbo engine with a simulated lap around Monza, which Mercedes, McLaren, Force India and Williams will use for the 2014 season onwards as-well.
So this post will be top six Great Turbo Powered Formula One Cars that have been in Formula One. Starting with Number Six:
Number 6: 1979 Renault RS10
Story: Renault RS10 was designed by François Castaing, Michel Tétu and Marcel Hubert. The Renault RS10 was powered by the Renault-Gordini 1.5 litre turbocharged V6 engine which produce over 500 bhp for race spec. Renault RS10 took one victory in 1979 at the French Grand Prix were Jean-Pierre Jabouille took victory and a first turbo engine win in Formula 1. And took Renault to sixth place in the Constructors championship that year as-well.
But the French Grand Prix will be always remembered was the battle between René Arnoux and Gilles Villeneuve for second place for that Grand Prix.
Number 5: 1983 Brabham BT53
Story: Brabham BT53 was designed by Gordon Murray, the Brabham BT52 was powered by the BMW four cylinder 1.5 litre turbocharged engine which in 1983 produced about 850 bhp in qualifying, detuned to around 600 bhp for race spec. Brabham BT53 took four wins in 1983, three for Nelson Piquet and one for Riccardo Patrese. While Nelson Piquet driving the Brabham BMW BT52 took the drivers championship in 1983 and winning his second of his third F1 drivers championship. And took Brabham to third place in the Constructors championship that year.
Number 4: 1981-4 Ferrari 126 C
Story: Ferrari 126 C was the team's first attempt at a turbo engined Formula 1 car, it was designed by Mauro Forghieri and Harvey Postlethwaite. The Ferrari 126 C was powered by the Ferrari 1.5 litre turbocharged V6 engine, which produces over 550 bhp at the start of the 1981 season till the end at 1984 season, when it produced about 800 bhp in qualifying, detuned to around 650 bhp for race spec. Ferrari 126 C took ten wins between 1981 till 1984. Gilles Villeneuve, Didier Pironi and Patrick Tambay took two each, three for René Arnoux, and one for Michele Alboreto. Which took, Ferrari to the F1 Constructors' titles in both 1982 and 1983.
Number 3: 1984-86 McLaren MP4/2
Story: The 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 one of Mclaren's and Formula 1 most successful race car ever. 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.
Number 2: 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 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 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 next season that is) 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. To give the 1988 McLaren MP4/4 the best Turbo F1 car ever!
End of blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
And most recently, Mercedes have launch their brand new 1.6 litre V6 turbo engine with a simulated lap around Monza, which Mercedes, McLaren, Force India and Williams will use for the 2014 season onwards as-well.
So this post will be top six Great Turbo Powered Formula One Cars that have been in Formula One. Starting with Number Six:
Number 6: 1979 Renault RS10
Story: Renault RS10 was designed by François Castaing, Michel Tétu and Marcel Hubert. The Renault RS10 was powered by the Renault-Gordini 1.5 litre turbocharged V6 engine which produce over 500 bhp for race spec. Renault RS10 took one victory in 1979 at the French Grand Prix were Jean-Pierre Jabouille took victory and a first turbo engine win in Formula 1. And took Renault to sixth place in the Constructors championship that year as-well.
But the French Grand Prix will be always remembered was the battle between René Arnoux and Gilles Villeneuve for second place for that Grand Prix.
Number 5: 1983 Brabham BT53
Story: Brabham BT53 was designed by Gordon Murray, the Brabham BT52 was powered by the BMW four cylinder 1.5 litre turbocharged engine which in 1983 produced about 850 bhp in qualifying, detuned to around 600 bhp for race spec. Brabham BT53 took four wins in 1983, three for Nelson Piquet and one for Riccardo Patrese. While Nelson Piquet driving the Brabham BMW BT52 took the drivers championship in 1983 and winning his second of his third F1 drivers championship. And took Brabham to third place in the Constructors championship that year.
Number 4: 1981-4 Ferrari 126 C
Story: Ferrari 126 C was the team's first attempt at a turbo engined Formula 1 car, it was designed by Mauro Forghieri and Harvey Postlethwaite. The Ferrari 126 C was powered by the Ferrari 1.5 litre turbocharged V6 engine, which produces over 550 bhp at the start of the 1981 season till the end at 1984 season, when it produced about 800 bhp in qualifying, detuned to around 650 bhp for race spec. Ferrari 126 C took ten wins between 1981 till 1984. Gilles Villeneuve, Didier Pironi and Patrick Tambay took two each, three for René Arnoux, and one for Michele Alboreto. Which took, Ferrari to the F1 Constructors' titles in both 1982 and 1983.
Number 3: 1984-86 McLaren MP4/2
Story: The 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 one of Mclaren's and Formula 1 most successful race car ever. 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.
Number 2: 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 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 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 next season that is) 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. To give the 1988 McLaren MP4/4 the best Turbo F1 car ever!
End of blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Tuesday, 6 August 2013
Half Term Review of F1 Season so far and My top Formula 1 drivers of 2013 so far
The half term review of Formula 1 season so far, with the next race is in three weeks time. Just like last year, I will say one sentence that will be positive with each team. And one sentence that will be negative for each team. Also, I will include with this post my Top 10 Formula 1 drivers of 2013 so far below.
Red Bull:
+ Best car and driver on the grid so far with the RB9 and Sebastian Vettel.
- Replacing Mark Webber for 2014 season will be a touch challenge to replace him at Red Bull.
Ferrari:
+ Some great race performances from Fernando Alonso, which includes race wins at Shanghai and Barcelona.
- The car is too slow in qualifying and in races may cost drivers standings so far, that may cost Fernando Alonso and Ferrari both he drivers and constructors championship this year.
McLaren:
+ Honda V6 Turbo engines are on their way for the 2015 season.
- The team is missing Lewis Hamilton and also the car itself is too slow this season, their best option is to finish in fifth place in the constructors standings.
Lotus
+ Some great race performances from Kimi Raikkonen which includes race win at Melbourne.
- Both Kimi Räikkonen and Lotus are missing out a few race wins this season (Bahrain, Shanghai and Nurburgring).
Mercedes
+ Some impressive race wins for Mercedes this season which includes wins for Nico Rosberg at Monaco and Silverstone; and Lewis Hamilton at the Hunganoring.
- Great in qualifying, great race car, but thats been ruined by races that the team doesn't understand the use of this years Pirelli tyres which has cost the team an opportunity of winning the drivers and constructor titles this season.
Sauber
+ Some impressive performances from Nico Hülkenberg this season, despite under performing race car
- Despite bringing sponsorship from Mexico, Esteban Gutiérrez hasn't be performing well from his debut season.
Force India
+ Both Paul di Resta and Adrian Sutil are showing why they have the potential to be in any top five team within Formula 1 so far this season
- The car is a little under performing in races that would have given both Paul di Resta (Bahrain) and Adrian Sutil (Melbourne and Silverstone) podiums this season.
Williams
+ Some reasonable good performances from both Pastor Maldonado and Valtteri Bottas this season, despite an under perforamong race car.
- A very poor race car Williams have got this season, you can't blame the engine and drivers, as last time last season they got 53 points at this point, this season only one point.
Scuderia Toro Rosso
+ Both Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Éric Vergne are showing why they are in Formula 1 with some great performances. Even a possibility of Daniel Ricciardo driving for Red Bull next season.
- Some great qualifying performances are ruined by some poor race pace this season from both drivers sides.
Caterham
+ Got Renault V6 Turbo engines for next season which will help for 2014.
- Caterham have not improved performance to catch up with the midfield teams this season, I think the team are missing an experience race driver like Heikki Kovalainen for example.
Marussia
+ Jules Bianchi has been impressive during his debut season, even out performing Caterham drivers' this season.
- As the same problem as Caterham above, Marussia are missing their pervious driver Timo Glock to develop the car to beat Caterham to tenth in the constructors standings.
Like last season, my Top 10 Formula 1 drivers of 2013 so far this season, this is the part who was in my top 10 so far this season, not in championship order, so his list doesn't includes Jenson Button for example. So here is my list below.
My Top Formula 1 drivers of 2013 so far this season:
1.Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) - Best driver on the grid this season so far with strong possibility of winning the drivers championship.
2.Kimi Räikkonen (Lotus) - Impressive race win at Melbourne, but the car needs to faster to fight for wins and to fight for drivers title against Sebastian Vettel.
3.Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) - Fast as ever, some great wins at Shanghai and Barcelona this season, but his has been too slow when needed, needs a faster car to challenge Sebastian Vettel.
4.Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) - Some great results this season at Silverstone and Monaco, fast as his team-mate, but his Mercedes reliability has cost Nico Rosberg a challenge for the drivers championship this season.
5.Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - A new challenge for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, still fast as ever, won brilliantly at Hungaroring, should have won at Silverstone, car is getting faster in each race and still can win the drivers championship.
6.Mark Webber (Red Bull) - Some impressive drives at Silverstone and Sepang, should have won in Sepang with Multi21-gate, leaving Formula 1 at the end of the season to drive with Porsche in WEC in 2014, much missed.
7.Fillipe Massa (Ferrari) - Impressive drivers at Melbourne and Barcelona, an improve from last time last season, but is it enough to keep his Ferrari drive in 2014.
8.Paul di Resta (Force India) - Just like his team-mate some impressive drives at Bahrain, Monaco and Montreal, fast driver as usual, but needs to step up and drive in a top four team.
9.Romain Grosjean (Lotus) - Two podiums at Bahrain and Nurburgirng was impressive, more constancy is a bonus for the former GP2 Champion.
10.Adrian Sutil (Force India) - A good return after a year off, impressive drives at Melbourne, Bahrain and Monaco.
End of a super long post/blog for now. A new shorter post soon. Bye.
Red Bull:
+ Best car and driver on the grid so far with the RB9 and Sebastian Vettel.
- Replacing Mark Webber for 2014 season will be a touch challenge to replace him at Red Bull.
Ferrari:
+ Some great race performances from Fernando Alonso, which includes race wins at Shanghai and Barcelona.
- The car is too slow in qualifying and in races may cost drivers standings so far, that may cost Fernando Alonso and Ferrari both he drivers and constructors championship this year.
McLaren:
+ Honda V6 Turbo engines are on their way for the 2015 season.
- The team is missing Lewis Hamilton and also the car itself is too slow this season, their best option is to finish in fifth place in the constructors standings.
Lotus
+ Some great race performances from Kimi Raikkonen which includes race win at Melbourne.
- Both Kimi Räikkonen and Lotus are missing out a few race wins this season (Bahrain, Shanghai and Nurburgring).
Mercedes
+ Some impressive race wins for Mercedes this season which includes wins for Nico Rosberg at Monaco and Silverstone; and Lewis Hamilton at the Hunganoring.
- Great in qualifying, great race car, but thats been ruined by races that the team doesn't understand the use of this years Pirelli tyres which has cost the team an opportunity of winning the drivers and constructor titles this season.
Sauber
+ Some impressive performances from Nico Hülkenberg this season, despite under performing race car
- Despite bringing sponsorship from Mexico, Esteban Gutiérrez hasn't be performing well from his debut season.
Force India
+ Both Paul di Resta and Adrian Sutil are showing why they have the potential to be in any top five team within Formula 1 so far this season
- The car is a little under performing in races that would have given both Paul di Resta (Bahrain) and Adrian Sutil (Melbourne and Silverstone) podiums this season.
Williams
+ Some reasonable good performances from both Pastor Maldonado and Valtteri Bottas this season, despite an under perforamong race car.
- A very poor race car Williams have got this season, you can't blame the engine and drivers, as last time last season they got 53 points at this point, this season only one point.
Scuderia Toro Rosso
+ Both Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Éric Vergne are showing why they are in Formula 1 with some great performances. Even a possibility of Daniel Ricciardo driving for Red Bull next season.
- Some great qualifying performances are ruined by some poor race pace this season from both drivers sides.
Caterham
+ Got Renault V6 Turbo engines for next season which will help for 2014.
- Caterham have not improved performance to catch up with the midfield teams this season, I think the team are missing an experience race driver like Heikki Kovalainen for example.
Marussia
+ Jules Bianchi has been impressive during his debut season, even out performing Caterham drivers' this season.
- As the same problem as Caterham above, Marussia are missing their pervious driver Timo Glock to develop the car to beat Caterham to tenth in the constructors standings.
Like last season, my Top 10 Formula 1 drivers of 2013 so far this season, this is the part who was in my top 10 so far this season, not in championship order, so his list doesn't includes Jenson Button for example. So here is my list below.
My Top Formula 1 drivers of 2013 so far this season:
1.Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) - Best driver on the grid this season so far with strong possibility of winning the drivers championship.
2.Kimi Räikkonen (Lotus) - Impressive race win at Melbourne, but the car needs to faster to fight for wins and to fight for drivers title against Sebastian Vettel.
3.Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) - Fast as ever, some great wins at Shanghai and Barcelona this season, but his has been too slow when needed, needs a faster car to challenge Sebastian Vettel.
4.Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) - Some great results this season at Silverstone and Monaco, fast as his team-mate, but his Mercedes reliability has cost Nico Rosberg a challenge for the drivers championship this season.
5.Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - A new challenge for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, still fast as ever, won brilliantly at Hungaroring, should have won at Silverstone, car is getting faster in each race and still can win the drivers championship.
6.Mark Webber (Red Bull) - Some impressive drives at Silverstone and Sepang, should have won in Sepang with Multi21-gate, leaving Formula 1 at the end of the season to drive with Porsche in WEC in 2014, much missed.
7.Fillipe Massa (Ferrari) - Impressive drivers at Melbourne and Barcelona, an improve from last time last season, but is it enough to keep his Ferrari drive in 2014.
8.Paul di Resta (Force India) - Just like his team-mate some impressive drives at Bahrain, Monaco and Montreal, fast driver as usual, but needs to step up and drive in a top four team.
9.Romain Grosjean (Lotus) - Two podiums at Bahrain and Nurburgirng was impressive, more constancy is a bonus for the former GP2 Champion.
10.Adrian Sutil (Force India) - A good return after a year off, impressive drives at Melbourne, Bahrain and Monaco.
End of a super long post/blog for now. A new shorter post soon. Bye.
Monday, 5 August 2013
WRC Round 8 recap
Last weekend was round eight of the World Rally Championship at Rally Finland (1st-3rd August) was won by Sébastien Ogier in the works Volkswagen Polo R WRC, to win the rally overall. While, Thierry Neuville finished in second place in the Qatar World Rally Team, Ford Fiesta RS WRC. Neuville was 36 seconds behind Ogier at the end. Meanwhile, Mads Østberg finished in third place in the Qatar M-Sport World Rally Team, Ford Fiesta RS WRC. Østberg was 57 seconds behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 class (Group R5, R4, Super 2000 and Group N4 spec cars), that was won by Jari Ketomaa in his DMACK-Autotek backed Ford Fiesta R5 (which, its won on it's rally debut). Jari Ketomaa finished in seventh place overall, he was 11 minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile, Robert Kubica in his Citroën backed Citroën DS3 RCC. finished second in WRC-2 class and finished in ninth place overall and two points in the main standings as-well, he was under 13 minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally and his first time outing on Rally Finland.
While in WRC-3 class (Group R1, R2 and R3 cars) that was won by Keith Cronin in Charles Hurst Citroën Belfast team in their Citroën DS3 R3T. Keith Cronin finished in twenty-first place overall, he was nearly 23 and a half minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally below.
End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 class (Group R5, R4, Super 2000 and Group N4 spec cars), that was won by Jari Ketomaa in his DMACK-Autotek backed Ford Fiesta R5 (which, its won on it's rally debut). Jari Ketomaa finished in seventh place overall, he was 11 minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile, Robert Kubica in his Citroën backed Citroën DS3 RCC. finished second in WRC-2 class and finished in ninth place overall and two points in the main standings as-well, he was under 13 minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally and his first time outing on Rally Finland.
While in WRC-3 class (Group R1, R2 and R3 cars) that was won by Keith Cronin in Charles Hurst Citroën Belfast team in their Citroën DS3 R3T. Keith Cronin finished in twenty-first place overall, he was nearly 23 and a half minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally below.
End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
Sunday, 4 August 2013
2014 CItreon C-Elysee WTCC, Sebastien Loeb new toy from 2014 and onwards
A few weeks back, Citroen confirmed that they will be entering next year's World Touring Car Championship with Sebastien Loeb as one of their drivers for next season. And now recently, Citroen has revealed their WTCC challenger the Citroen C-Elysee WTCC for 2014.
The Citroen C-Elysee WTCC will be front-wheel drive machine and will use the same 1.6-litre turbo engine that's inside the DS3 WRC. Also, Citroen C-Elysee WTCC says the car will produce around 380bhp in race spec for 2014 WTCC regulations.
While, nine-time World Rally Champion Loeb will lead Citroen's 2014 program, more than likely Citreon will have a three-car line-up for next season. As rumours that Yvan Muller, Rob Huff and Alain Menu are all frontrunners for a drives alongside Loeb. Also, a possibility of Robert Kubica could be driving one of the C-Elysee WTCC.
Also, Citroen have confirm that a WRC programme will still happen next season without Sebastien Loeb. A whole new challenge ahead for Citroen,.
End of blog for how, new post soon. Bye.
The Citroen C-Elysee WTCC will be front-wheel drive machine and will use the same 1.6-litre turbo engine that's inside the DS3 WRC. Also, Citroen C-Elysee WTCC says the car will produce around 380bhp in race spec for 2014 WTCC regulations.
While, nine-time World Rally Champion Loeb will lead Citroen's 2014 program, more than likely Citreon will have a three-car line-up for next season. As rumours that Yvan Muller, Rob Huff and Alain Menu are all frontrunners for a drives alongside Loeb. Also, a possibility of Robert Kubica could be driving one of the C-Elysee WTCC.
Also, Citroen have confirm that a WRC programme will still happen next season without Sebastien Loeb. A whole new challenge ahead for Citroen,.
End of blog for how, new post soon. Bye.
Saturday, 3 August 2013
It's Official - Cal Crutchlow at Ducati Team for 2014 and 2015 MotoGP seasons and Pol Espargaro to ride for Tech 3 Yamaha for 2014 and 2015 MotoGP seasons too
It has been announced on Friday (22/8/12) that Tech 3 Yamaha rider Cal Crutchlow will be riding for the works Ducati Team on a two year contract, until the end of the 2015 season.
As the Tech 3 rider will replace Nicky Hayden at Ducati will be Andrea Dovizioso team-mate for 2014.
Last season, there was very strong possibility of Cal Crutchlow of getting a ride on the Ducati. But, somehow that deal was never confirmed and went for his Tech3 team-mate Andrea Dovizioso instead to replace Valentino Rossi for the 2013 MotoGP season at Ducati.
Like I said on a pervious post last year:
"this could be the best thing happen to him, what if the Ducati doesn't improve next season and is still an animal to ride next season, despite the investment from Audi."
So far this season the Desmosedici is still an animal to ride, their best result for Ducati this season was forth place for Andrea Dovizioso at the French Grand Prix at Le Mans, compared to Cal Crutchlow his already got a pole position tat the Dutch Grand Prix at Assen his season and four podiums under him so far.
So, to my opinion about Cal Crutchlow going to Ducati next season is possibly the best option for Ducati team. It was the right time to replace Nicky Hayden at Ducati, other options would've included for the ride Randy de Puniet, or Ben Spies. Randy de Puniet was developing Suzuki's MotoGP Machine for next year anyway, Ben Spies meanwhile would have been a great choice. But, his been injury prone this season on the Pramac Ducati, only managing to do two Grand Prixs' this season.
Also, Yamaha should've placed Cal Crutchlow in the Works Yamaha squad alongside Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi for next season in a three bike team in my opinion as he is talented as Rossi and Lorenzo. However, Cal Crutchlow reportedly did turned down an increased financial offer and direct Yamaha contract for the Tech 3 team to ride for the works Ducati Team next season.
Meanwhile, Monster Yamaha Tech 3 have announced (2/8/13) that current Moto2 racer Pol Espargaro will race for the satellite team next year. Just as Cal Crutchlow, Pol Espargaro has signed a two-year deal with Yamaha, but with possibility to ride for the Works Yamaha in 2015. Pol Espargaro will now replace Cal Crutchlow next year as he makes his move up to the MotoGP class for the first time. As the current Moto2 rider will have current Tech 3 rider Bradley Smith as his team mate for next season.
This was widely anticipated as Yamaha was interested to sign the Moto2 rider since the start of the season, I believe his a very talent rider too. But, Pol Espargaro needs to do now is to do now is to the same as Marc Marquez did from last season and to win the Moto2 Title to show why Yamaha have signed him for.
End of blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
As the Tech 3 rider will replace Nicky Hayden at Ducati will be Andrea Dovizioso team-mate for 2014.
Last season, there was very strong possibility of Cal Crutchlow of getting a ride on the Ducati. But, somehow that deal was never confirmed and went for his Tech3 team-mate Andrea Dovizioso instead to replace Valentino Rossi for the 2013 MotoGP season at Ducati.
Like I said on a pervious post last year:
"this could be the best thing happen to him, what if the Ducati doesn't improve next season and is still an animal to ride next season, despite the investment from Audi."
So far this season the Desmosedici is still an animal to ride, their best result for Ducati this season was forth place for Andrea Dovizioso at the French Grand Prix at Le Mans, compared to Cal Crutchlow his already got a pole position tat the Dutch Grand Prix at Assen his season and four podiums under him so far.
So, to my opinion about Cal Crutchlow going to Ducati next season is possibly the best option for Ducati team. It was the right time to replace Nicky Hayden at Ducati, other options would've included for the ride Randy de Puniet, or Ben Spies. Randy de Puniet was developing Suzuki's MotoGP Machine for next year anyway, Ben Spies meanwhile would have been a great choice. But, his been injury prone this season on the Pramac Ducati, only managing to do two Grand Prixs' this season.
Also, Yamaha should've placed Cal Crutchlow in the Works Yamaha squad alongside Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi for next season in a three bike team in my opinion as he is talented as Rossi and Lorenzo. However, Cal Crutchlow reportedly did turned down an increased financial offer and direct Yamaha contract for the Tech 3 team to ride for the works Ducati Team next season.
Meanwhile, Monster Yamaha Tech 3 have announced (2/8/13) that current Moto2 racer Pol Espargaro will race for the satellite team next year. Just as Cal Crutchlow, Pol Espargaro has signed a two-year deal with Yamaha, but with possibility to ride for the Works Yamaha in 2015. Pol Espargaro will now replace Cal Crutchlow next year as he makes his move up to the MotoGP class for the first time. As the current Moto2 rider will have current Tech 3 rider Bradley Smith as his team mate for next season.
This was widely anticipated as Yamaha was interested to sign the Moto2 rider since the start of the season, I believe his a very talent rider too. But, Pol Espargaro needs to do now is to do now is to the same as Marc Marquez did from last season and to win the Moto2 Title to show why Yamaha have signed him for.
End of blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
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