2013 Santander British Grand Prix – Qualifying Report by Pirelli

Due to the TJ13 being present at the circuit James Parker will be delayed with his qualifying report.  In the mean time, here is the Pirelli qualifying report: HAMILTON SETS FASTEST EVER LAP OF NEW SILVERSTONE ON P ZERO WHITE Silverstone, June 29, 2013 – Local hero Lewis Hamilton has claimed pole position at his home … Read more

On Track Review: FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2013 – Qualifying – Vettel trumps In Canada

Brought to you by TheJudge13 ‘on track correspondent’: James Parker Sebastian Vettel has captured his 3rd pole position of the season in changing conditions in Montreal. With rain getting heavier during the final part of Q3, Vettel’s first flying run was enough to propel him up to the pointy end of the top 10. 2nd … Read more

On Track Review: FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2013 – Qualifying

Brought to you by TheJudge13 ‘on track correspondent’: James Parker Rosberg Dominates The Principality During a cold and damp afternoon in Monaco, the Mercedes duo of Rosberg and Hamilton ‘monstered‘ the rest of the field in the drying conditions to claim the teams 4th consecutive pole position of the season. Nico Rosberg claimed his 3rd … Read more

Are Mercedes really favourite in Monaco?

Pirelli are taking the soft and super soft tyres to this race weekend. However, there should not be the same tyre wear problems that were seen in Barcelona because there are no high speed corners to load the tyres and the surface itself is less abrasive. The assumption made by many is that Mercedes will … Read more

On Track Review: FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA 2013 – Qualifying

Brought to you by TheJudge13 ‘on track correspondent’: James Parker Under the warm Spanish sun of Catalunya, we were treated to an incredibly close qualifying session. The Silver Arrows proved their pace over 1 lap by locking out the front row. The last time the team managed this was in its former guise as Brawn … Read more

On Track Review: Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2013

Brought to you by TheJudge13 ‘on track correspondent’: James Parker Rosberg Slips Under The Radar Under the searing heat of the Bahrain sun, the Mercedes of Nico Rosberg has claimed a surprise pole position seemingly under the noses of RedBull, Lotus and Ferrari, and with it set up a very interesting race come Sunday in … Read more

On Track Review: UBS China Grand Prix 2013

Brought to you by TheJudge13 ‘on track correspondent’: James Parker A Tale of Tyres….. Well, well well, back after a 3 week hiatus and plenty of off-track controversy to keep the fans happy. A competitive qualifying session was exactly what the doctor ordered to get the emphasis back on the racing – Did we get … Read more

On Track Review : Malaysia Qualifying 2013

Brought to you by TheJudge13 ‘on track correspondent’: James Parker Heat, humidity and tyre degradation are the three things that look set to dominate tomorrow’s proceedings for the Malaysia Grand Prix. In what was a hugely intriguing Qualifying session today, which saw RedBull struggle, the unpredictable nature of the famous Malaysian weather once again struck … Read more

Post Qualifying Sepang 2013: The ‘off track’ Verdict

A large cup of ‘thistle tea’ please Here’s some ‘off track’ matters that will be hopefully complimentary to James ‘on track’ pre-race roundup. It was all looking so good for Force India until the rains came. I never quite understood the purpose of thistle tea before today but with rapier like cut and thrust Di … Read more