2011 Classic Formula 1 Calendar “Americana” A tribute to American success in Grand Prix racing. Long before Alain Prost and Michael Schumacher became world champions for France and Germany respectively, United States of America produced two world champions. Phil Hill from Santa Monica lifted the title in 1961 with Scuderia Ferrari driving the beautiful shark-nose […]
Photo: Reuters Korean Grand Prix is go-go-go Good news for Formula 1 fans. Charlie Whiting has given the green light to the latest E-era expansion of the Grand Prix circus. The inaugural Korean Grand Prix is no longer in deep kimchi and Hermann Tilke-designed circuit is not kaput. The race is scheduled for October 24th […]
Alonso sails to second successive win at Marina Bay and turns the championship tide. It’s moon over Oviedo and Maranello. Fernando Alonso won the season opener in Bahrain. But that was Sebastian Vettel’s race before he ran into mechanical issues. Alonso won again at Hockenheim in Germany. But that was teammate Massa’s race before he […]
NANDO IN THE NIGHT: Title and pole favorite Red Bull team got their wings clipped in Q3 for qualifying for Sunday’s SingTel Singapore Grand Prix. After being called in to the pits to fix an issue on the car, Fernando Alonso put on a championship charge performance to deny Sebastian Vettel his eighth pole of […]
Photo: ontorejo collection Podcast number 457 with Desiree Motorsports Mondial special interview:… GP3’s first drivers championship winner Esteban Gutierrez. Fernando Alonso thrills the tifosi with his victory at Monza. Alonso stays out one lap longer to squeeze out the lead. “I think this result gives you some extra confidence and good motivation for the whole […]
Photo/Antonio Calanni Fernando Alonso gives Ferrari their first pole in two years. ALONSO: Well, it was a nice surprise. When I stopped in parc ferme and by radio they told me that we were keeping the first position but still cars on their laps and Jenson was pink in the second sector, so I thought […]