Review of round eleven of the 2013 MotoGP season at Masaryk Circuit, on the outskirts of Brno in Czech Republic.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Repsol Honda rider and current Moto2 Champion Marc Marquez on his works Honda RC213V, to give his fifth race win of the season. Second place was the other Repsol Honda Team rider Dani Pedorsa in his works Honda RC213V to give Honda another one-two race finish, he was three-tenths of a second 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 just over two 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 10th overall in his ART (Aprilia), he was over 56 seconds behind Márquez at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Marc VDS Racing Team rider of Mika Kallio on the Kalex. Second was Italtrans Racing Team rider Takaaki Nakagami on the Kalex, he was six tenths behind Kallio at the end of the race. While, third was Interwetten Paddock Moto2 Racing rider Thomas Lüthi on the Suter, he was eight tenths behind Kallio at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Luis Salom on the KTM. Second was Team Calvo rider Maverick Viñales on the KTM, he was only half a second behind Salom at the end of the race. While, third was Mapfre Aspar Team Moto3 rider Jonas Folger on the Kalex KTM, he was over a second behind Salom at the end of the race.
End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
Tuesday, 27 August 2013
WRC Round 9 recap
Last weekend was round nine of the World Rally Championship at Rallye Deutschland (22nd-25th August) was won by Dani Sordo the works Citroën DS3 WRC, to win the rally overall and he's first WRC win in his career. While, Thierry Neuville finished in second place in the Qatar World Rally Team, Ford Fiesta RS WRC. Neuville was 36 seconds behind Sordo at the end. Meanwhile, Mikko Hirvonen finished in third place in the other works Citroën DS3 WRC. Hirvonen was over two and a half minutes behind Sordo 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 former Formula One driver Robert Kubica his Citroën backed Citroën DS3 RCC. Robert Kubica finished in fifth place overall and two points in the main standings as-well, he was 9 minutes behind Sordo at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-3 class (Group R1, R2 and R3 cars) that was won by Sébastien Chardonnet in his Citroën backed Citroën DS3 R3T. Sébastien Chardonnet finished in fifteenth place overall, he was only 24 minutes behind Sordo 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 former Formula One driver Robert Kubica his Citroën backed Citroën DS3 RCC. Robert Kubica finished in fifth place overall and two points in the main standings as-well, he was 9 minutes behind Sordo at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-3 class (Group R1, R2 and R3 cars) that was won by Sébastien Chardonnet in his Citroën backed Citroën DS3 R3T. Sébastien Chardonnet finished in fifteenth place overall, he was only 24 minutes behind Sordo at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally below.
End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.
Monday, 26 August 2013
2013 Belgian Grand Prix Review and thoughts
2013 Belgian Grand Prix review of round eleven of the F1 season at Spa-Francorchamps, and thoughts on the race.
Good points
Meanwhile, Fernando Alosno finished in second place in the Ferrari. While, pole sitter Lewis Hamilton finished in third place, in his Mercedes.
And now with Sebastian Vettel winning the Belgian Grand Prix, he now leads the drivers championship from 38 points to 46 points ahead of Fernando Alonso in the standings. Lewis Hamilton is now only 59 points behind behind Vettel in the drivers standings. Despite he did not finish the race with brakes issue, Kimi Räikkönen is now 63 points behind Vettel in the standings with eight races to go.
End of blog/post for how, new post soon. Bye.
Good points
- Sebastian Vettel (lead to start to finish for race victory)
- Fernando Alonso (finished 2nd)
- Mercedes (Lewis Hamilton finished 3rd; Nico Rosberg finished 4th)
- Jenson Button (finished 6th)
- Adrian Sutil (finished 9th)
- Daniel Ricciardo (finished 10th)
- Giedo van der Garde (finished 16th, ahead of Pastor Maldonado and both Marussia drivers)
- Kimi Räikkonen (DNF, Brakes, 38-1, first DNF since Nurburgring 2009)
- Pastor Maldonado (finished 17th, Collision with Paul di Resta midway through the race)
- Paul di Resta (DNF, Collision with Pastor Maldonado)
- Charles Pic (DNF, Oil leak)
Meanwhile, Fernando Alosno finished in second place in the Ferrari. While, pole sitter Lewis Hamilton finished in third place, in his Mercedes.
And now with Sebastian Vettel winning the Belgian Grand Prix, he now leads the drivers championship from 38 points to 46 points ahead of Fernando Alonso in the standings. Lewis Hamilton is now only 59 points behind behind Vettel in the drivers standings. Despite he did not finish the race with brakes issue, Kimi Räikkönen is now 63 points behind Vettel in the standings with eight races to go.
End of blog/post for how, new post soon. Bye.
Friday, 23 August 2013
A what if theory in silly season for the 2014 season
Last year, I did a similar post for the 2013 F1 season. Were, I predicted that Lewis Hamilton will goto Mercedes, and Sergio Perez will goto McLaren this season. Which did happen at the end.
So, this post will be more what if theories on silly season than rumours which usually happens at this part of the season. The last few weeks what has been written on the internet that rumours of Kimi Raikkonen could be on the verge of leaving Lotus to drive for Red Bull next season. But, three days ago there is a strong possibility that Toro Rosso driver Daniel Ricciardo will be Sebastian Vettel team-mate instead of Kimi Raikkonen.
And so here's my theory, the word in this paragraph 'what if' comes up a few times. So here goes, what if Daniel Ricciardo does sign for Red Bull in 2014. What if Kimi Raikkonen stays at Lotus for the 2014 season. What if Felipe Massa leaves Ferrari at the end of the season.
And all what if does happen above who do you put as team-mate to Fernando Alonso at Ferrari for 2014? Jules Bianchi, Nico Hülkenberg or Kimi Raikkonen perhaps. And so here's my theory, this is not a rumour haven't heard of it, but he has been mention for the seat. And the second driver for Ferrari could be in my opinion Paul di Resta.
So why? for starters why not Jules Bianchi, Nico Hülkenberg or Kimi Raikkonen. To start with the first of the list, why not Jules Bianchi? despite he his a Ferrari development driver, driving for Marussia this season in his debut season in Formula one. It would be the same reason as Sergio Perez didn't get the seat at Ferrari this season, and that would be 'too early' to be considered for a drive at Ferrari with only one seasons experience in a Formula one car.
So why not Kimi Raikkonen? been a Ferrari driver between 2007 and 2009, took Ferrari to a driver's title in his debut year in 2007. But, Kimi Raikkonen was very unmotivated at Ferrari in 2009, which concluded Ferrari letting him go with a year left on his contract and replace him with Fernando Alonso as their number one driver.
So why not Nico Hülkenberg? yes he is fast driver, lead last seasons Brazilian Grand Prix in a Force India. But, I got a hunch that Ferrari will not pick him, he might go instead to Lotus and be Kimi Raikkonen team-mate instead for 2014, similar to Giancarlo Fisichella, in 2004 went to Sauber for a season and then a season later went to Renault to team up with Fernando Alonso. Also, I believe are looking more of a number two driver to Fernando Alonso then a number one driver and the better option would be Paul di Resta.
You have to remember that Paul di Resta looks much more of a better driver from two seasons ago in his debut, were he come from winning the DTM series. And a few seasons before that beating Sebastian Vettel in Euroseries Formula 3. Also, I feel that Paul di Resta should have got the Mercedes drive this season if Lewis Hamilton stayed at McLaren this season. But, would he be a Ferrari driver next season? I would like to see it> But, I doubt it would happen.
This post is theory not about rumours, this post has been much more about thinking writing this up. New post soon. Bye.
So, this post will be more what if theories on silly season than rumours which usually happens at this part of the season. The last few weeks what has been written on the internet that rumours of Kimi Raikkonen could be on the verge of leaving Lotus to drive for Red Bull next season. But, three days ago there is a strong possibility that Toro Rosso driver Daniel Ricciardo will be Sebastian Vettel team-mate instead of Kimi Raikkonen.
And so here's my theory, the word in this paragraph 'what if' comes up a few times. So here goes, what if Daniel Ricciardo does sign for Red Bull in 2014. What if Kimi Raikkonen stays at Lotus for the 2014 season. What if Felipe Massa leaves Ferrari at the end of the season.
And all what if does happen above who do you put as team-mate to Fernando Alonso at Ferrari for 2014? Jules Bianchi, Nico Hülkenberg or Kimi Raikkonen perhaps. And so here's my theory, this is not a rumour haven't heard of it, but he has been mention for the seat. And the second driver for Ferrari could be in my opinion Paul di Resta.
So why? for starters why not Jules Bianchi, Nico Hülkenberg or Kimi Raikkonen. To start with the first of the list, why not Jules Bianchi? despite he his a Ferrari development driver, driving for Marussia this season in his debut season in Formula one. It would be the same reason as Sergio Perez didn't get the seat at Ferrari this season, and that would be 'too early' to be considered for a drive at Ferrari with only one seasons experience in a Formula one car.
So why not Kimi Raikkonen? been a Ferrari driver between 2007 and 2009, took Ferrari to a driver's title in his debut year in 2007. But, Kimi Raikkonen was very unmotivated at Ferrari in 2009, which concluded Ferrari letting him go with a year left on his contract and replace him with Fernando Alonso as their number one driver.
So why not Nico Hülkenberg? yes he is fast driver, lead last seasons Brazilian Grand Prix in a Force India. But, I got a hunch that Ferrari will not pick him, he might go instead to Lotus and be Kimi Raikkonen team-mate instead for 2014, similar to Giancarlo Fisichella, in 2004 went to Sauber for a season and then a season later went to Renault to team up with Fernando Alonso. Also, I believe are looking more of a number two driver to Fernando Alonso then a number one driver and the better option would be Paul di Resta.
You have to remember that Paul di Resta looks much more of a better driver from two seasons ago in his debut, were he come from winning the DTM series. And a few seasons before that beating Sebastian Vettel in Euroseries Formula 3. Also, I feel that Paul di Resta should have got the Mercedes drive this season if Lewis Hamilton stayed at McLaren this season. But, would he be a Ferrari driver next season? I would like to see it> But, I doubt it would happen.
This post is theory not about rumours, this post has been much more about thinking writing this up. New post soon. Bye.
Tuesday, 20 August 2013
F1 2013 Belgian Grand Prix Predictions
After four weeks off, its the return of Formula one for the Belgian Grand Prix. Which means, predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, Spa.
And so predictions for the race itself, Kimi Raikkonen for the win in his Lotus, Lewis Hamilton second in his Mercedes, and Fernando Alonso third in the Ferrari. Don't forget the Red Bull drivers, McLaren drivers, Felipe Massa, Nico Rosberg, and Romain Grosjean either for a podium place as-well.
End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
And so predictions for the race itself, Kimi Raikkonen for the win in his Lotus, Lewis Hamilton second in his Mercedes, and Fernando Alonso third in the Ferrari. Don't forget the Red Bull drivers, McLaren drivers, Felipe Massa, Nico Rosberg, and Romain Grosjean either for a podium place as-well.
End of post/blog for now, new post soon. Bye.
Monday, 19 August 2013
2013 Indianapolis MotoGP Review
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.
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.
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.
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