F1 Insiders Est. 2012
Brought to you by TJ13 Courtroom Reporter & Crime Analyst: James Parker First of all, I would like to welcome you all to episode two on our journey that explores turbo charging in Formula 1. In the first episode, we looked at the drivers from the distinctive era in question, in particular at who is best suited … Read more
By Track Profile Specialists: Alistair Hunter 2013 Formula One Grand Prix du Canada Round 7 History During the 60s, the Canadian Grand Prix alternated between two circuits, Mosport Park one year and Mont-Tremblant the other. However, by 1970 Mont-Tremblant was considered too dangerous and the Canadian Grand Prix moved to Mosport Park. In 1977, the … Read more
This page will be updated throughout the day Ferrari rattled by FIA probe TJ13 reported yesterday that Ferrari were also under the disciplinary hearing committee’s microscope. However, Maranello appears to be irked by this turn of events. They like Mercedes performed a ‘secret’ test with Pirelli, the only difference being the car Ferrari supplied was … Read more
Brought to you by TJ13 Courtroom Reporter & Crime Analyst: James Parker 2014 will mark a brand-new era in Formula 1. For 24 years the sport has enjoyed a tenure of naturally aspirated engines, which produce some of the most iconic sounds in Motorsport history. But from next season onward, Formula 1 will once again flirt with … Read more
Pirelli told to modify tyres regardless of team agreement Bernie Ecclestone has told AMuS that “I did it like in the old days. I told the teams that they should be united and Pirelli will modify its tyres as planned.” The lack of Concorde agreement appears to once again playing into the hands of anarchy. … Read more
Brought to you by TJ13 Courtroom Reporter & Crime Analyst: Adam Macdonald. Yet another weekend dominated by tyres has seen Pirelli finally bow to the pressure of a certain Austrian drinks producer and change the compounds. Whether this is for better or for worse, one thing is for sure – not everyone is going to be … Read more
TJ is away and was not expecting any news other than the race this weekend however … Dark clouds gathering in Germany and elsewhere… tj13 has written several articles on the alleged bribery of German banker and ex Formula 1 chairman, Gerhard Gribkowsky. It has been well documented that Gribkowsky received $44m from Ecclestone to “steer” … Read more
This page will be updated during the day Barcelona Race Preview: Tyres, and Circuit characteristics Pirelli still has made no announcement over whether they will be supplying Formula 1 beyond 2013. Ecclestone said almost 3 weeks go that ‘the deal is done’, but it clearly isn’t. For Barcelona, they are providing the orange hard compound … Read more
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
Tyre Obsession The obsession with the allegedly ‘too fragile’ Pirelli 2013 tyres – much of which is stoked up by irresponsible sniping and disinformation from certain teams whose car designs are at present too hard on the tyres – caused tempers to wear thin today. Certain media commentators suggested after FP3 that the failure Lewis … Read more
