F1 Insiders Est. 2012
Brought to you by TJ13 contributor Mattpt55 Without a large group of trained and experienced marshals, it would be impossible to mount any professional motorsport event, much less a Formula 1 Grand Prix. This being so, TJ13 reveals the shocking fact that the inaugural USGP in Austin was manned by a significant number of … Read more
Vijay Mallya backs his boy The F1 world is indeed a strange place for fans. Who would’ve thought that out of the two Force India drivers, Checo ‘the Dick’ Perez would be ahead of Nicolas ‘the Hulk’ Hulkenberg in the 2015 drivers championship? Certainly few would’ve placed money on the current gap of 16 points … Read more
Another GP2 champion sidelined for Formula One It used to be the case that if a driver won the GP2 title, he got a full F1 race seat the following year in Formula One. That trend ceased with the 2012 GP2 champion – Davide Valsecchi – and is set to continue with the latest series … Read more
2017 F1 to be 6 seconds per lap quicker Thanks to Pirelli’s new mandate to deliver F1 from the brink of racing oblivion, the much maligned F1 tyre supplier has been given a new three year contract and tasked with delivering significant lap time improvements for 2017. Pirelli’s Paul Hembery confirmed in Sochi; “….we will go with … Read more
German TV figures for Russian GP are out, Raikkonen accepts he is number two to Vettel, Red Bull family refuse Ferrari’s Toro Rosso only deal for 2016 engines and Sauber are set for more trouble as Adrian Sutil’s claim for compensation draws nigh. Also Senna’s old Lotus is set for a return to the track…
F1 TV audience continues to plumet The 2015 Singapore and Japanese GP’s were a disaster for British TV broadcasters as viewer numbers fell by between 25-40%. So the UK TV audience figures for the Russian GP is eagerly awaited, given more bad news may see average F1 viewers in the UK dragged below that of … Read more
New story update 14:00 Silverstone Boss hits out at F1 Despite record breaking crowds this year, an astonishing attack made by the boss of Silverstone Patrick Allen, during an interview with the Independent newspaper. “Fans don’t want to see a procession. As a promoter I can only promote what you give me and if that … Read more
McLaren has made a big step forward Button likes what Podromou has done at McLaren this year. “You can probably see his influence with the way the car looks and the way the ride height is with the car,” Button told ESPN. “Prod is coming in at a very difficult time and if he’d … Read more
Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Mattpt55 & Friends #F1 #Pirelli recommends to raise tyre pressures from 18 to 23psi (front) & 22psi (rear), camber from 3.5° to 3° (front) / 2.5 to 2° (rear). — Petr Hlawiczka (@hlawiczka) September 3, 2015 Read @LewisHamilton strong words on fix for @pirellisport #F1 tyre issues at #ItalianGP … Read more
Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Dane Hansen Britain has had some fantastic drivers over the years. Jackie Stewart, James Hunt, Damon Hill, and in recent years, Lewis Hamilton. The introduction to Scotland’s unique involvement began with a quiet, unassuming young man. Jim Clark, his “innocent talent” and gentlemanly stature was greatly respected and was luring … Read more
