The #F1 Bar Exam: 26 September 2013

Welcome to another week of TheJudge13 #F1 Bar Exam. Last Week’s Question(s): Can you name the circuit in the image. Can you also name the first ever Formula 1 winner (in a Formula 1 race) and the last winner in a Formula 1 race. This would be the home track of a very successful Formula 1 racing … Read more

On this day in #F1: 24 September

Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler Carlo Carluccio – 1995: Coulthard gets his first win “I would support anyone that plays England”  said Scotsman Andy Murray in 2006. Yet now, as reigning Wimbledon Champion, he has metamorphosed into Britain’s number 1 tennis player. It’s not the first time that such patriotic fervour has been bestowed … Read more

Castrol GP Predictor Summary – Hungaroring 2013

Brought to you by TJ13 Courtroom Reporter & Crime Analyst: Adam Macdonald. Rejoice! The WDC and WCC are not foregone conclusions.  A competitive Mercedes on a Sunday; and this time in the hands of a heartbroken Lewis Hamilton.  Personal life aside, if Lewis could channel his focus in this kind of way more often, he … Read more

That’s Just Not Cricket

Brought to you by TJ13 Courtroom Reporter & Crime Analyst: Adam Macdonald. Any readers who are cricket fans will have struggled to miss the controversy of two weeks ago.  English all-rounder, Stuart Broad, elected not to ‘walk’ even though he knew he had edged the ball to, firstly the wicket keeper and then the slip. … Read more

#F1 History In The (Re)making: The 2013 British Grand Prix

Brought to you by TJ13 chronicler Bart De Pauw – Nico Rosberg signs for Mercedes’ return to victory in the British Grand Prix after 58 years After a race that was overshadowed by a dangerous spate of five Pirelli tyre failures, Nico Rosberg managed to fend off a late charge by an impressive Mark Webber in order to score the … Read more

F1 History In The (Re)Making: The 2013 Monaco Grand Prix

Brought to you by TJ13 chronicler: Bart De Pauw – Nico Rosberg becomes the first ever son to follow into his father’s footsteps by winning the Monaco Grand Prix The 2013 Monaco Grand Prix was the 71st edition of this most prestigious race around the Circuit de Monaco and the 59th time it was organized as … Read more

On this day: The life and death of a great – Senna

By Adam Macdonald A true great who gave such a service to the sport, and someone that will always be remembered, not least for his blistering speed, but also his personality off the track. Of course, it is none other than Ayrton Senna, now 19 years on. World Championships 3 Grand Prix Entries 162 Grand … Read more

He’s just too good for you

By TJ13 Courtroom Reporter & Crime Analyst: Adam Macdonald. Winning is one thing, dominating is another This season had seen Wilfried Zaha, of Crystal Palace; frighten defenders in the Npower Championship (UK football league below the Premiership).  So much so that the chant “he’s just too good for you” echoes around Selhurst Park and other grounds throughout … Read more

Daily News and Comment: Thursday 25th April 2013

This page will be updated throughout the day Pirelli bow to pressure Pirelli have announced today that they will change the hard compound (orange) tyre from Barcelona onwards. The Italian tyre manufacturer’s motorsport director Paul Hembery said: “After evaluating tyre performance over the balance of the first four races, we took the decision – in consultation … Read more

Is The Art Of Overtaking Lost Forever?

Contributor: Courtroom Reporter & Crime Analyst: James Parker DRS, it is a controversial device which has divided opinion to the very core. Since its introduction in 2011, the FIA have constantly tinkered with the gimmick to ensure it creates the correct blend of opportunity, without detracting away from the skill of achieving a successful overtake. It begs … Read more