Entries from January 2007
January 31, 2007
As reported on sportinglife
“Fernando is good,” Flavio Briatore told Auto Motor und Sport, “but not as good as many people think. “He [Giarcarlo Fisichella] beat all of his team-mates until he came to Fernando,” Briatore said.
There is no reason why he [Heikki Kovalainen] cannot become as good as Fernando. Heikki is our investment into the future.”
Something gong sour between the two ?? Or is it just usual tactics to praise the current drivers to boost their morale ? We believe it’s the later and there is nothing wrong in that !
Posted in F1, Fernando Alonso, Flavio Briatore, Formula 1, Giancarlo Fisichella, Heikki Kovalainen, Renault 
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January 31, 2007
January 31, 2007
As reported on homeofsport
Pedro de la Rosa says McLaren rookie Lewis Hamilton’s big crash last week is a “blow” to the Woking team
“We have lost several days right in the middle of the preseason,” Pedro de la Rosa said, “so we must recover quickly. The important thing is that Lewis is fine and I am sure he will recover from the fright. But it is of course not a good thing that he is not out there with Fernando (at Valencia). He will have to work doubly hard when the car is ready.”
A setback for sure, but going by the pace Alonso is setting, we don’t think McLaren would be too worried about it.
Posted in F1, Fernando Alonso, Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, Pedro De La Rosa No Comments »
January 27, 2007
As reported on homeofsport
Bernie Ecclestone has hinted that a second Formula One race in the United States might soon be added to the annual calendar. Briton Ecclestone has reportedly been in talks with alternate US venues, including groups in Las Vegas and Chicago. But he said: “Maybe we wouldn’t need to make a change, maybe (we will) add a race. Other places are looking at us.”
Indianapolis’ F1 promoter Tony George has signed only a one year contract to cover this season’s grand prix, but Ecclestone ruled out offering US organisers a discounted race fee. Bernie said: “Why should we race in America for certainly half the fee we get in other parts of the world?”
Another circuit ? But at what price ? Everyone know that quiet a few new circuits are being launched in coming years, and we also know that the number of GP won’t be more than 20 in a race calender. So adding more circuits means chopping off some existing one, which is only going to hurt the sentiments of the race-fans as one of their favorite circuit will be definitely dropped. Does it really make sense to add another circuit in a country that is already having a GP ???
Posted in Bernie Ecclestone, Circuits, F1, Formula 1, Indianapolis, US Grand Prix 3 Comments »
January 27, 2007
As reported on F1Racing.net
“It’s been an exciting test for us this week and I’m glad to have had the chance to drive the new RA107 car,” said Reubens Barrichello, now in his second year with the team. “The whole team has done a great job and the car is already on the same pace as last year’s car, despite not having all of its development parts yet.”
“There is a lot of work to do to get us ready for the start of the season, but from my laps this week, I really enjoyed the feeling of the car and I am look forward to next week’s test in Valencia to continue its development,” he added.
Even we hope that we get to see some fireworks [not literally] from you Reubens.
Posted in F1, Formula 1, HondaF1, RA107, Reubens Barrichello, Valencia No Comments »
January 26, 2007
As reported on Gulf-Daily-News
“Lewis is uninjured. However the MP4-22 he was driving is badly damaged and will not be repairable in Valencia for Lewis to continue his test programme tomorrow,” the Mercedes-powered team said. “The cause of the accident is being investigated.”
Double world champion Fernando Alonso, who was testing with Hamilton at the eastern Spanish track, will complete the scheduled programme today.
We hope he is not thinking of racing against Fernando from the first race !!
Posted in Crash, F1, Fernando Alonso, Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, Valencia No Comments »
January 26, 2007
January 25, 2007
As reported on homeofsport
Adrian Newey has admitted that his first Red Bull, to be unveiled at Barcelona on Friday, is a continuation of his work at McLaren. “You will see some elements of the last McLaren that I designed”. Describing the ‘RB3′ as an evolution rather than radical, revealed to motorline.cc
He added: “In other areas you will see things that resulted from the experience of the Red Bull team, and you will see some new and fresh ideas as well. We began the wind tunnel tests quite late because we first wanted to calibrate it properly.
Well, as long as RB3 just looks like McLaren no-one should have any problems, but the problems will start if it start acting like one.
Posted in Adrian Newey, F1, Formula 1, McLaren Mercedes, RB3, Red Bull Racing No Comments »
January 25, 2007
January 25, 2007
As reported on autosport
“Fisichella needs to help himself,” said Flavio Briatore at the launch of the R27 in Amsterdam. “We need to give all the possibility and all the technical support (to him), but in the end we are not in the car. Fisico has the talent to win, but you need help with the talent. What you need to do is really concentrate, and that is the thing about F1.”
“You see Fisico this year, he is better,” explained Briatore. “You see him walk, he walks more quickly now! Last year, when he went to the podium, he was slow and his shoulders were down, but now he is quick! And, I am sure [teammate] Heikki [Kovalainen] will also push him hard.”
Good for Fisi. We know that he has the capabilities, though not of becoming a World Champion. But it shouldn’t come as a surprise if Heikki takes over the spotlight & precedence by mid-year [even within the team].
Posted in F1, Flavio Briatore, Formula 1, Giancarlo Fisichella, Heikki Kovalainen, R27, Renault No Comments »
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