Category Archives: Michael Schumacher
History of the Monaco Grand Prix
Few events in all of sport have the prestige and history of the Monaco Grand Prix, the race on the narrow and twisty streets of Monte Carlo has taken place since 1929. This year will see the 71st running of this famous race, so let’s give you a taste of what has gone before in
Advent day 3 – Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher has always been somewhat of a hero to me. When I was growing up he was at the top of his game and winning championship after championship for Ferrari. Sadly it is not my job to judge his career, just his season so here we go. Schumacher had a fairly average season in an
Schumacher: Stay or Go?
When Michael Schumacher announced he was returning to Formula One in 2010 in a three year contract with the Mercedes team, it created huge levels of buzz within the sport. Now in the third year of the contract and talk of contract discussion and extensions in the air, the question is being asked: Should Michael
Monte Carlo … The Fans Verdict
The magic of Monaco dawned upon the F1 calendar and always the sun came out to showcase its incredible scenery and backdrop to what was a typical Monaco grand prix! The tradition at Monaco is for FP1 and Fp2 to take place on the Thursday as the Friday is a national holiday
Mugello Day 2: F1 Tests – Observations And Results
Day two of in-season testing completes in Mugello. The beautiful green rolling hills provided a spectacular back drop to for the Formula One tests. It was business as usual for the teams present. Running through their programs and ticking off their “To Do” list. Observations: MOST LAPS: 4 drivers cracked the century mark, Schumacher (144) , Petrov
Further thoughts on the Bahrain Grand Prix (Part 2)
Pirelli Unlike some, I’ve been a long time supporter of what Pirelli have done to make Formula One more exciting, but the Bahrain Grand Prix may have been a step too far. When some drivers can only go five laps on the option compound before experiencing degradation, there is an issue. When Michael Schumacher claims
Seb leaves the field trailing in the sand
It says a lot about Formula 1 in 2012 that seeing such a familiar face on pole is such a big surprise. But after Sebastian Vettel found himself outpaced by team-mate Mark Webber in both Q1 and Q2, it looked as if he would have to wait for his first 2012 pole, especially with Lewis
Shanghai – The Fans Verdict
The first shock of the racing weekend came in qualifying. Aside from a weird shunt for Timo Glock in FP2 practice went without a hitch despite many teams not setting many laps in FP1 due to the cold and damp conditions. So when qualifying arrived it really was going to be an eye opener
Alonso holds off Perez to take epic Sepang victory
Fernando Alonso survived thunderstorms and a late charge from Sergio Perez to claim a surprise yet vital win for Ferrari at the Malaysian Grand Prix. In a race lasting 3 hours, Alonso took advantage of problems ahead to claim a win that now lifts him to the top of the championship standings. Light rain just
The Big Stories of the 2012 Formula One season
With pre-season testing finished and the start of the 2012 season in Melbourne less than two weeks away, now is the time to take a look into the major stories, both on and off-track, that may dominate the F1 headlines throughout the entire season. Can anybody challenge Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull? After the German
Looking Back on the 2011 Australian GP
In 10 days time the craziness will be back, and it starts in Melbourne again. Before we look forward let us look back on what happened at last year’s Australian GP. Vettel started the season pretty much how he ended 2010, finishing on the top step of the podium. Although Hamilton finished more than 20
