Why Robert Kubica’s crash is also F1’s loss
F1 has moved on since early 2011 and the crash that robbed Robert Kubica of his F1 career. But Nigel Roebuck can’t help thinking what might have been
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F1 has moved on since early 2011 and the crash that robbed Robert Kubica of his F1 career. But Nigel Roebuck can’t help thinking what might have been
My blog in this space two weeks ago – about the possibility of Bernie Ecclestone and some partners making a bid to buy the Long Beach GP – evinced denials…
It’s difficult to think of two countries with less climatic, cultural and economic crossover than mañana Mexico and like-clockwork Switzerland. They’re chilli peppers and Emmental. But Pedro and Jo –…
While the top drivers are fighting on and off track about the right to add another Grand Prix win to their list, there is a group of drivers who are…
On Friday Bernie Ecclestone made one of his occasional appearances in the media centre. “Does he come in here often,” someone asked. “Only when he has something to say,” came…
Mercedes has sealed pole position for the second Grand Prix in a row. This time, however, it was Nico Rosberg who did the honours for the team. “Yes! That’s how…
The air conditioning in the Toyota Corolla was working overtime on the way to the circuit this morning as, despite the cloud cover, the temperature gauge was edging past 30…
This week, we kick off with another of Pirelli’s preview videos. Hopefully this should go some way to preventing the confusion experienced by many fans during the Chinese race. Pirelli…
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