Category: Lead Articles

Fernando Alonso today wrote himself into the history books, becoming one of a handful of drivers to win on their Ferrari debut. The Asturian drove a faultless race in which he was seemingly able to speed up at will, although some will say he was fortunate that Sebastian Vettel had a mechanical issue which in effect made Alonso’s job easier.  Read more... (971 words, estimated 3:53 mins reading time)

Alonso capitalises from Vettel’s woes to cruise to Bahrain victory; Massa follows up to complete Ferrari 1-2.

Fernando Alonso recorded the dream start to his Ferrari career with victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Spaniard led a Ferrari one-two, after a gearbox issue dropped the Red Bull of Sebastian Vettel out of the lead.  Read more... (1007 words, estimated 4:02 mins reading time)

Sebastian Vettel stormed to pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix with a stunning lap to deny both Ferrari drivers.

The 22-year-old was competitive throughout qualifying, but left it late on his only run in Q3 to snatch pole position by just over a tenth from the Ferrari of Felipe Massa, with Fernando Alonso in third.  Read more... (985 words, estimated 3:56 mins reading time)

Fernando Alonso was fastest in the final practice session, ahead of qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Spaniard made the most of a low-fuel run, late in the session, to top the time sheets by over two tenths of a second.  Read more... (432 words, estimated 1:44 mins reading time)

Although it may not hold a candle in some eyes in comparison to Melbourne, the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain plays host to the first leg of this already-enthralling and unpredictable season.

However, what Bahrain lacks in history and charm it makes up in enthusiasm, with its organisers second to none in providing some of the sport’s most modern facilities.  Read more... (4810 words, 1 image, estimated 19:14 mins reading time)

It’s been all-change in Formula One since checkered flag fell for the final time in 2009, in Abu Dhabi. Gone are Kimi Raikkonen and Giancarlo Fisichella and in their place comes a whole host of rookie drivers and experienced old-pros.  Read more... (2812 words, estimated 11:15 mins reading time)

2010 is shaping up to one of the most exciting years in F1 history. Four world champions in the field, three new teams, and the return of the Schumacher and Senna names to the sport should be only a few of the highlights of the much-anticipated season ahead. Despite the fact that it is basically as unpredictable as a badger on acid, here, forumula1.net previews the season team by team, predicting where each will end up in the constructors’ standings on November 14th as the curtain comes down in Bahrain.  Read more... (1026 words, estimated 4:06 mins reading time)

In the latest twist to this long-running saga Stefan GP looks set to miss out on a place on the 2010 grid, after having its application sensationally rejected by the sport’s governing body.  Read more... (171 words, estimated 41 secs reading time)

The future of USF1 appears to have hit a dead end, after the team confirmed that it will not race in 2010 – a move which has prompted the FIA to review the situation.  Read more... (515 words, estimated 2:04 mins reading time)

Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he will no longer be managed by his father.

Although Anthony Hamilton has overseen his son’s rise in Formula One since his childhood, the 2008 world champion told Autosport that both had decided to change the nature of their relationship.  Read more... (451 words, estimated 1:48 mins reading time)