F1 Madness

Force India’s Sergio Perez set the pace on Day 1 of the final Bahrain test with a time of 1:35.290, almost a full second clear of second fastest man, Williams’ Valtteri Bottas. Here are some quotes from the drivers after the first day of the second Bahrain test   Sergio Perrez(1:35.290) | Force India-Mercedes | […]

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With the Jerez and first Bahrain test out of the way, the teams will be focussing on the second test in Bahrain. The second Bahrain test will  focus more on performance testing and fine tuning with a bit of race setups and race simulations thrown in for good measure. In a perfect world, that is […]

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Susie Wolff is set to break the 22 year long wait for a woman in Formula 1. The Williams F1 team confirmed earlier that Wolff would continue her role as development driver alongside new signing Felipe Nasr. Wolff has tested for the Williams team on several previous ocassions including a run in the revamped young […]

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Selected team and driver quotes from the second day of testing in Bahrain.   Kevin Magnussen(McLaren Mercedes) | Fastest time(1:34.910) | 46 laps: “It’s a dream every time I get in the car: it’s just so cool to be here and to be driving. I’m really enjoying it. Unfortunately, we didn’t get too many laps done […]

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Day one of the Bahrain test concluded with Red Bull in a spot of bother and with Mercedes looking very strong. The first day of testing got off to a bad start for Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull racing in Bahrain. Their car was not seen until they were 5 hours into the session due […]

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The second of three pre-season tests and the first one in Bahrain. The teams are swapping the cold conditions of the Spanish winter for some warm desert air at the Bahrain International Circuit. Some say the serious testing starts now with just two more tests left. The first test in Jerez was like a shakedown […]

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Ferrari brought F1 back to South Africa on Saturday 15 February when the F60 arrived to the overexcited crowds and the FNB Stadium in Soweto. The Ferrari Festival gave crowds a very good feel for the thrill of Formula One as Marc Gene put the Ferrari F60 through its paces on a 1.4km track, through […]

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There was plenty of excitement and anticipation on Saturday 15 February 2014 at the first Ferrari Festival at the FNB Stadium in Soweto. Check out our Ferrari Festival Gallery here. Crowds gathered to watch Marc Gene drive the Ferrari F60 around a 1.4km track around the FNB Stadium precinct. At some places the car screamed […]

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Simona de Silvestro has moved one step closer to becoming a Formula 1 driver.   Women drivers in Formula 1 has long been a topic of discussion. The Swiss race car driver was recently announced as an “affiliate” driver for the Sauber F1 team. The 25 year old Swiss was named the 2010 rookie of the year in IZOD IndyCars and became the […]

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Renault, the engine supplier to three teams in this seasons Formula 1 grid may seek a reliability break from the FIA once the 2014 season gets underway. Although final engine specifications have to be locked in by teams to the FIA before 28 February,  Appendix 4 of the F1 sporting regulations doesn’t make provision for […]

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