Monaco Circuit Updated
The FIA has revealed that it has made changes to two chicanes at the Monte Carlo street circuit — the Circuit de Monaco — ahead of this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, sixth round of the F1 season. Read More …
Month: May 2010
7-Up Jordan
A rare and captivating photo of Michael Schumacher’s first Formula One ride — the intensely beautiful “Seven-Up Jordan,” so named for its principal sponsor. Read More …
FOTA Votes to Ban F-Ducts Next Season
Yes, they probably should violate the FIA prohibition on movable aerodynamic devices, but the new “F-Duct” — which “stalls” the rear wing at speed to improve straight line performance by eliminating drag when downforce is not required — was declared legal and F1 teams have been scrambling to catch up to McLaren. Read More …
Monaco 1956
An excellent and rare full-color photo of Stirling Moss, on his way to winning the 1956 Monaco Grand Prix, which he led flag to flag — beating Fangio decisively — in the gorgeous Maserati 250F. Read More …
Jersey City Scraps Grand Prix Plan
An abrupt about-face for a proposal announced only yesterday for a new United States GP at Liberty State Park. Read More …
Briatore Thinks Current F1 Is “Confused”
Well, Flavio has never been anything but outspoken, telling reporters today that “there’s something wrong here” in Formula One. The Italian, who left Formula 1 following the 2008 Singapore GP scandal, says the sports needs Read More …
World Engines Coming…
The latest F1 rumors are that VW is preparing a bid to be the sole engine supplier to the Formula One series if, as has also been suggested, the FIA decides to switch to a common 1/5L turbo “world engine” (with KERS) in 2013. Read More …