Oh Behave, Austin!

The possible demise of the U.S. Grand Prix at Austin reflects the reality of Formula One in the 21st century. Have money and the F1 circus will fall all over you. Wherever you are. But without the bucks, don’t even think about asking Ecclestone for a favor. Read More …

Hamilton Wins Abu Dhabi GP

While it was not one of those bravura charges that makes Lewis Hamilton one of the most compelling figures in Formula One, the McLaren driver’s controlled win in Abu Dhabi was a display of race management and careful tire maintenance for which the ’08 World Champion is not particularly renowned. Read More …

Pole In Abu Dhabi Ties Record for Vettel

Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel took his 14th pole position of the 2011 season with an inspired performance on the final lap of Q3, marking the first time all weekend at the Yas Marina Circuit that a McLaren hadn’t been fastest and bringing the German level with Nigel Mansell’s all-time F1 season record.
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