Author Archive for Ewan Marshall

David Coulthard believes that the quality of Formula One racing will only improve if the sport adopts mandatory pitstops and makes tyre compounds more extreme.

Writing in his column for the Daily Telegraph, the thirteen-time Grand Prix also launched an attack against Max Mosley and believes that the former FIA President must shoulder some of the blame for his part in the 2010 regulations.  Read more... (273 words, estimated 1:06 mins reading time)

Much debate followed the aftermath of today’s Bahrain Grand Prix, with fans flooding internet messageboards to air their dissatisfaction at this year’s new regulations – as the ban on refuelling failed to improve the quality of racing.

Michael Schumacher, on his return to Formula One questioned the new rules and stated that they would not improve the spectacle.  Read more... (589 words, estimated 2:21 mins reading time)

Following the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, the top-three drivers spoke to the world’s media in the Press Conference.

Fernando Alonso was joined by Ferrari team-mate Felipe Massa and McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton.

2010 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX
POST-RACE PRESS CONFERENCE – March 14, 2010  Read more... (4317 words, estimated 17:16 mins reading time)

Fernando Alonso praised his Ferrari team, as the Spaniard notched up his first victory for the Prancing Horse in Bahrain.

Alonso was in superb form and after passing his team-mate at the start of the race, he quickly took advantaged of a faltering Sebastian Vettel to claim victory.  Read more... (916 words, estimated 3:40 mins reading time)

Bruno Senna praised the efforts of his team, after the Brazilian managed to run a number of laps in the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Although both Senna and Chandhok only featured for a handful of laps, with the latter crashing out on lap two, today’s race will have no doubt allowed the team to gain even more experience with their new car.  Read more... (391 words, estimated 1:34 mins reading time)

Lewis Hamilton has admitted that McLaren face an uphill struggle to close the gap to Ferrari and Red Bull.

Although Hamilton drove a strong race, his third place finish came as a result of Sebastian Vettel’s misfortune. Despite this, the 2008 champion was pleased with his day’s work.  Read more... (773 words, estimated 3:06 mins reading time)

Rubens Barrichello welcomed his first point of the season – but admitted to be disappointed that his Williams could not challenge further up the order.

The veteran Brazilian had expected to take advantage of his grid slot to score highly, but ultimately found that he did not have the pace to match the front runners.  Read more... (374 words, estimated 1:30 mins reading time)

Virgin remain bullish about the season ahead, despite both drivers failing to make the finish of the 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix.

Although Timo Glock had qualified highest of the new teams and had looked quick during the race, the German was forced to park his car with a gearbox issue.  Read more... (581 words, estimated 2:19 mins reading time)

Robert Kubica was left ruing his first corner accident with Adrian Sutil, after the Pole narrowly missed out on the points.

The Renault driver was caught out by the Red Bull of Mark Webber, which poured out smoke right infront of Kubica and obstructed his vision. This in turn led to Sutil’s Force India colliding with the 25-year-old.  Read more... (620 words, estimated 2:29 mins reading time)

Mike Gascoyne expressed his joy, as both of his Lotus cars managed to make the finish of the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Heikki Kovalainen was fifteenth, and the highest finisher of all the new teams, with team-mate Jarno Trulli classified in seventeenth.  Read more... (456 words, estimated 1:49 mins reading time)