Archive for the ‘Race series’ Category
28 Apr 2008: F1: The Red Bull takeover proceeds apace…
When Red Bull Racing made its debut in F1 back in 2005, with more front than Dolly Parton and a motorhome big and flash enough to take on McLaren’s, jaws dropped. And everything the team did, from sending David Coulthard up onto the Monaco podium dressed in a sponsors’ Superman cloak, to encouraging its principal Christian Horner to jump naked into a swimming pool to celebrate the event, reinforced the impression that the sport now had a major new player on its hands.
28 Apr 2008: F1: Walker to play Willis in film… no, wait
This story, reported by ITN, is so wonderful that we simply cannot resist posting it here. It suggests that a film is due to be made about the life of Michael Schumacher, possibly starring the great man as himself. It will, apparently, also be necessary to include a portrayal of commentary legend Murray Walker. Clearly a suitable actor must be found to play the inimitable Englishman. And who do they have in mind?
27 Apr 2008: F1: Spanish GP race report
The story of the Spanish Grand Prix was the story of two Finnish drivers and their very different races – a comfortable win for Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen, a dangerous crash for McLaren’s Heikki Kovalainen.
27 Apr 2008: F1: Spanish Grand Prix in six words
The thrills, the spills, the near-misses – it might have been a bit processional at times but no-one could claim it wasn’t exciting too. At least, now we know that Heikki Kovalainen’s OK. For anyone short of time, patience or attention, here’s our six-word summaries of race, teams and drivers.
27 Apr 2008: F1: Spanish Grand Prix live blog
There’s only one show in town at the Circuit de Catalunya today and that’s Fernando Alonso. The stands are lined with blue and yellow flags, representing his home region of Asturias, and the fans don’t give a damn that Renault has changed its livery. The stands opposite his garage are groaning with eager supporters hoping to get a glimpse of their hero…
27 Apr 2008: GP2: action-packed start to European season
The European season of GP2 kicked off in style with two action-filled races in Barcelona – but there was precious little to celebrate for British drivers Mike Conway and Ben Hanley.
27 Apr 2008: IRL: Dixon and Wheldon dominate Kansas qualifying
Dan Wheldon scored his first front-row start in 18 races as he and his Target Chip Ganassi Racing colleague Scott Dixon locked up the front row in qualifying for the Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 at the Kansas Speedway.
26 Apr 2008: F1: Kimi rains on Alonso’s parade
Fernando Alonso made a bold bid for pole in the Spanish Grand Prix in front of his home fans – only to see defending world champion Kimi Raikkonen snatch the prize away in the dying moments of qualifying.
25 Apr 2008: IRL: Wheldon hopes to keep Kansas streak alive
Here are a couple of numbers to ponder: Dan Wheldon has led almost 40 per cent of IndyCar race laps at the Kansas Speedway over the last five years, and has finished second-second-first in the last three races there.
25 Apr 2008: A1GP: get up close and personal on Sunday
Looking for a chance to get up close and personal with the GB A1GP car – and 21 others like it? In that case, don’t forget that A1GP is holding a simulated race start in the West End of London on Sunday to promote the series ahead of its British round at Brands Hatch from May 2.
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