Five place drop for Kovalainen
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 [...]
Alonso ends Renault era with ‘worst car’
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. [...]
Heidfeld makes a visor plan for day and night
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 [...]
Kovalainen hints at McLaren seat expiry
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 [...]
Hamilton: "It just kept getting better and better"
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 ahead to the race.
Dennis returns to see Hamilton dominate
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. [...]
