Category: Formula 1
The strange situation at McLaren F1 with drivers
by Graham 
Currently, it seems to be established that McLaren Mercedes do not have either of their current drivers under contract for 2014 and beyond. Jenson Button's existing contract runs until the end of the 2014 season, but there was an option in the contract… more »
09/19/13 09:49:46 pm, Formula 1 - 2013 and 2014
by Graham
For 2013, the technical regulations do not change much from 2012, since this is the last year of the current frozen V8 engine formula. In 2014, every team will have to change to a new turbocharged V6 powerplant, and the technical regulation changes are… more »
Ferrari team orders - the 350 pound gorilla
by Graham
One major underlying issue that surreptitious team orders have been trying to address is the reality that even if one driver has a faster car than the driver in front, it is currently almost impossible for the faster driver to overtake. The Overtaking Wo… more »
German Grand Prix - It's deja vu all over again
by Graham
Back in 2002, we Formula 1 fans had our intelligence insulted when Ferrari blatantly ordered Rubens Barrichello to let Michael Schumacher past him to win the Austrian Grand Prix. The outcry was deafening, and deservedly so. To use an old English expressi… more »
Chinese GP - Quick Thoughts
by Graham
1. McLaren has one driver who is driving hard, and one driver who is driving smart. Guess which is which? The cars in parc ferme told the story - Jenson's fronts were worn, but still had tread, Lewis's fronts were completely bald and the nearside front… more »
Malaysian Grand Prix - Thoughts
by Graham
1. Red Bull showed that they can run a reliable car at least part of the time, and you can't do better than a 1-2.
2. Mark Webber lost the race at the first corner. Knowing him, he will be pissed off.
3. Not only is Michael Schumacher currently looki… more »
Australian GP - quick thoughts
by Graham
1. Jenson Button can look after a set of tyres very well.
2. Lewis Hamilton spent most of the weekend behaving like an immature brat. Booked for dangerous driving in a road car, eliminated from qualifying in Q2, and then whining petulantly over the ra… more »
The intrigue surrounding StefanGP
by Graham
This article from James Allen explains very factually what is happening with StefanGP, the team that has no Formula 1 grid slot for 2010, but is acting for all the world as if it does:
“Stefan Grand Prix writes history! SGP becomes the first team in F1… more »
Quel surpris - another sponsor scandal in Formula 1
by Graham
From time to time, Formula 1 teams have been bilked or short-changed by sponsors. The nature of F1, with its glamour, glitz and seemingly unbelievable sums of money, makes it an easy haven for swindlers and "characters" of all types.
This year's sponso… more »
StepneyGate ends quietly...just as I predicted
by Graham
Despite all of the fury, light, heat and sound surrounding the McLaren spying affair and the involvement of former Ferrari employee Nigel Stepney, with the Italian legal system launching investigations, and threats of criminal charges against Stepney and… more »