Kimi returns to winning ways in Abu Dhabi
2007′s World Champion returned to the top step of the podium on Sunday in a surprising, but well-deserved, win in Abu Dhabi. A strong start by Kimi Raikkonen set the stage to take advantage of Lewis Hamilton’s mechanical woes and hold off the late charges of both championship contenders. Given the time in the championship, [...]
Silly season over?
You’d think it would be after the avalanche of recent announcements. But this was just the initial phase. Still lots of seats up for grabs, but what has this week done to the market? First off, Michael Schumacher is going into retirement again. To be honest although I thought it was time, I wasn’t actually [...]
Belgium comes good yet again
No matter what the content of the season, whether it’s close and gripping like this year or as processional as an Armistice Day parade, Spa always delivers an excellent race and this year was no exception. Let’s forget promoter’s fees and all the money associated with F1, for as long as this circuit is able [...]
F1 Blog’s British Predictions
Carrot’s Predictions British Grand Prix 2012 Winner – Romain Grosjean British Grand Prix 2012 Pole Position – Sebastian Vettel British Grand Prix 2012 Fastest Lap – Romain Grosjean The rain in Britain falls mainly on the track… or something like that. Yes, it’s monsoon season at Silverstone, with the first dry running coming in practice [...]
F1 Blog’s European Predictions
Carrot’s Predictions European Grand Prix 2012 Winner – Romain Grosjean European Grand Prix 2012 Pole Position – Michael Schumacher European Grand Prix 2012 Fastest Lap – Fernando Alonso Wouldn’t it be nice to have an eighth different winner? I think it would and the long run pace from Lotus is showing they could be the [...]
What Australia tells us
The long wait is over! We are back in the season of Formula 1. It’s a massive season this year, 20 races in total, the longest season ever. Jenson Button staked a firm claim to final glory at the opening race of the season today. However it’s far too early to be naming presumptive champions, [...]
