F1 teams doing ‘Jerez’ style shakedown pre-Barcelona test

Jerez Turn 1

The reduction in winter testing from 12 days to 8 has deprived many F1 fans of their early February sojourn in the Andalusian winter sun. The pilgrimage to Jerez was regularly made by thousands who were all keen to watch the roll out and running of the latest prototype single seater racing machines. The testing … Read more

#TJ13 #F1 Courtroom Podcast: “A sad and pathetic attempt to impose order”

“Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more” so sayeth The Judge who in typical dictatorial fashion imposes upon the trusty band of heathen to entertain the listeners. Of course with the threat of snow removed, the shed has become a haven for nakedness. Well naked opinion. Spanners aka Marshmallow Boy provides the sweetest … Read more

#F1 Testing: Jerez 2015 – Day 2, afternoon

Brought to you by TJ13 track side reporter Adam Macdonald (@adamac39) McLaren managed to make it out again for one more lap and so finished the day on a grand total of 6, the same as yesterday.  The work will continue long into the night as they work to combat the stuttering engine they have in the … Read more

#F1 History: 1997 European Grand Prix – Deadlock, Deceit and Disaster

Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler: Jennie Mowbray “No violence, gentlemen — no violence, I beg of you! Consider the furniture!” ~Arthur Conan Doyle – The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone~ Nowadays Jerez is synonymous with the long awaited commencement of the Formula One season, the location where the as yet unseen (except on computer … Read more

#F1 Daily News and Comment: Thursday 16th October 2014

This page will be updated throughout the day. Please if you are on Twitter press the tweet button below. If you re-write and tweet individual story headlines don’t forget to include #F1. You may not realise how hugely important this is and has helped grow our community significantly Previously on The Judge 13: #F1 Victims … Read more

#F1 History: Spanish Grand Prix 1986 – Jerez

Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Jennie Mowbray Editors note: Jennie is a new F1 fan and have only recently started following the sport. The history of the sport fascinates her and she will be contributing to TJ13 going forward. ‘There is nothing new under the sun. It has all been done before.’ Sherlock Holmes … Read more

Daily #F1 News and Comment: Tuesday 21st January 2014

This page will be updated throughout the day. Please if you are on Twitter press the tweet button below. If you re-write and tweet individual story headlines don’t forget to include #F1. You may not realise how hugely important this is and has helped grow our community significantly Van de Garde out of Caterham 2014 car … Read more

Daily #F1 News and Comment: Monday 20th January 2014

This page will be updated throughout the day. Please if you are on Twitter press the tweet button below. If you re-write and tweet individual story headlines don’t forget to include #F1. You may not realise how hugely important this is and has helped grow our community significantly McLaren crash test failure normative Fat Hippo’s Rant: … Read more

Daily #F1 News & Comment: Tuesday 17th December 2013

This page will be updated throughout the day. Please if you are on Twitter press the tweet button below. If you re-write and tweet individual story headlines don’t forget to include #F1. You may not realise how hugely important this is and has helped grow our community significantly Strawman Kimi (09:00) Vettel beaten (09:00) Button … Read more