Taking into account fuel loads and related factors, Daniel Chalmers predicts strategies for Abu Dhabi's first Grand Prix at the spectacular Yas Marina Circuit. He explains why Hamilton is looking unstoppable in the race, but expects a close Red Bulls versus Brawn Boys battle.... Read More »
All 20 Formula 1 drivers reflect on their qualifying day at Yas Marina for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Vettel: I’m very pleased so far, it should be a good race. Webber: We’re going to give it our best shot" Button: "We had the potential for a better performance"... Read More »
Oct.31 (GMM) After pulling out of qualifying on Saturday, Heikki Kovalainen’s woes deepened when it emerged he will drop even further down the grid for the Abu Dhabi grand prix. While his teammate Lewis Hamilton looks set to dominate the race from pole position, the Finn suffered a gearbox failure during the ‘Q2′ segment. The... Read More »
Oct.31 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has prepared to draw a line under his seven-year career at Renault by describing the R29 as the “worst car” in formula one. The Spaniard won back to back titles with the French team in 2005 and 2006, but next year is switching to Ferrari after a frustrating campaign this season.... Read More »
Oct.31 (GMM) It was a long drivers’ briefing in Abu Dhabi on Friday, but not everyone in attendance saw the value. “(It was) a lot of talk about nothing,” Sebastian Vettel smiled to Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport. The mood of the meeting had been set by the row between Jarno Trulli and Adrian Sutil... Read More »
Oct.31 (GMM) Nick Heidfeld came up with a novel solution to tackle sunset during qualifying at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit. With the session beginning at 5pm and ending under dark skies and floodlights, visibility is a dilemma for F1′s drivers in terms of selecting the most appropriate tint for their visors. “I am using... Read More »
Oct.31 (GMM) Heikki Kovalainen has given yet another major hint that Sunday will be his last grand prix at the wheel of a McLaren. The Finn has confirmed he is set to make his debut in a professional rally this winter — an activity forbidden by contract as he drove in formula one for the... Read More »
In retrospect, there was no way Lewis Hamilton was not going to plant the McLaren Mercedes on pole position for the inaugural Abu Dhabi GP at Yas Marina. He was challenged by the Red Bull duo, but put in a masterful last lap flyer to nab top spot. He talks about his day and looks... Read More »
Oct.31 (GMM) McLaren chairman Ron Dennis made a timely return to a formula one paddock on Saturday, witnessing his protege Lewis Hamilton dominate qualifying for the inaugural Abu Dhabi grand prix. The 62-year-old former long-time team boss began his exile earlier this year, apparently in a low-profile agreement with Max Mosley following the lie-gate scandal.... Read More »
2008 Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton (Vodafone McLaren Mercedes) may be relinquishing his crown, but one thing is sure he intends doing it in style. He took pole position on his very last lap in qualifying, for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit, in commanding style. The Red Bull Racing... Read More »
