F1 Insiders Est. 2012
This page will be updated throughout the day GMT 10:50 11:20 13:00 15:40 18:40 Marko Watch The big news this weekend is of course the now imminent departure from the sport of Mark Webber. Helmut Marko has confirmed this morning that Sebastian Vettel will get a say over who partners him next year in the … Read more
We appear to have found a crumpled manuscript, cast asunder by someone who was clearly hoping to write a hit soap opera – but failed miserably… dunno, what do you lot think? F1 Days of our Lives Brought to you by TJ13 Courtroom Drama and Gossip columnist: Mattpt55 Edited and revised (not a lot though) … Read more
This page will be updated through the day Comments of the day There is a viewpoint that suggests that those who die young, receive undue adulation for their impact or achievements. Senna divides F1 fans as much as he unites them. So here were 2 comments from yesterday that were part of the Senna movie … Read more
This page will be updated throughout the day. Comment of the day This comment was made during a debate about management styles, yet it appears to embody the philosophy of F1 culture fairly well. Adamac39 commented, “The saying if it’s not broken, don’t fix it comes to mind!….or even if it is, ignore it until … Read more
Ron Dennis responds Predictably, Ron Dennis has clarified the position at McLaren. “A little over three years ago I signed a five-year contract with the company against the background that both then and now I am the joint second largest shareholder in the group with 25% – and I own 15% of automotive. My position … Read more
It appears the rumour that Mark Webber has signed a 5 year deal to race Porsche sports cars has been quashed by the Aussie who insists he is still “hungry” for success. The Aussie flew from Bahrain to Austria for talks with Dieter Mateschitz and appeared on Servus TV, a Red Bull owned broadcast. When … Read more
This page will be updated throughout the day Bahraini Government are ‘stupid’ Credence must now be given to Il Padrino’s accusations that F1’s supremo is getting on in years and losing the grip on some of his faculties. Remarkably Ecclestone said on Saturday, “We believe the government were in a way really stupid to put … Read more
This page will be updated throughout the day Bahrain explosions I am expecting some big differences of opinion amongst us this week on this matter and that is good. Yet let’s respect each other’s opinions because I see here a growing group of people who debate incredibly well and expose most angles of any subject … Read more
By Adam Macdonald As with 2012 and 2011, the start of the season has been dominated by tyres, and how they respond to fuel, temperature, track surface and many other factors. However, the tyres have not always behaved in this way. There was a time, not so long ago, where they didn’t need to be … Read more
FIA Driver’s conference I used to be frustrated by these events, but having been 3 months since the last – I have changed my mind. It is glorious in its incompetance. If you haven’t been able to watch it here it is in full. The drivers are like naughty schoolboys sat in lines behind desks. … Read more
