Mercedes GP Petronas and Lotus Racing – Back at Home
Both are big names of motorsports. Legendary in their own rights. As a Malaysian, few years ago if somebody told me we will have two Formula One teams competing at Sepang in year 2010, I’d asked him to go for a brain check. For the sceptics, I agree that... Read More
F1 – Australian Grand Prix Race Lowdown
Before you get charged up of assuming there is nothing wrong with the new rule, remember orange and apple are not the same fruit. Or wet and dry are not the same condition. Throw safety cars, rain and difficult circumstances into a race, needless to say, it will... Read More
F1 – Australian GP Free Practice Highlights
The McLarens of Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button set the fastest times in FP2 at Albert Park. The fastest lap times were set the in first and last few minutes thanks to the drizzle. Hamilton although earlier saying that Red Bull and Ferrari have the upper hand... Read More
F1 – A Rundown to the Australian Grand Prix : Part 2
Continuation from A Rundown to the Australian Grand Prix – Part 1, Part 2 will look at the teams preparation and chances in Australia. Instead of looking at all the teams, we will focus on the core part as we try to cut short and produce relevant quickie facts... Read More
F1 – A Rundown to the Australian Grand Prix : Part 1
The previous Bahrain Grand Prix was an entirely new experience for the drivers, engineers, organizers and fans. Barely hours after the race, plethora of doubts over the new refuelling ban was in the air. One thing I’m sure it was not good for Formula 1.... Read More
F1 – A Tradition Snubbed
McLaren wind tunnel at MTC The reason I write this piece is to re-explore if you recall all those brouhaha regarding Virgin with their philosophy of only using CFD as the only aerodynamics design tool. Virgin Racing’s technical director Nick Wirth says his... Read More
Lotus Racing – Best of the New Teams
Sunday afternoon in Bahrain, with both cars finishing the race, Heikki in 15th and Jarno in 17th, Lotus Racing established themselves as the best of new teams. Every single target they have fixed have been met. So it’s really good sign for Lotus Racing.... Read More
F1 Bahrain – A Theory Gone Wrong
With no refuelling, the time spent in the pit is now dramatically reduced. Although Ferrari has confirmed competitiveness this season by a 1-2 finish, the highlight was the failure of ban on refuelling. With the most anticipated season ever as far as I can remember,... Read More
