Indian GP qualifying: It all feels very last year…

October 27, 2012 in Bruno Senna, Caterham, F1, Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, FIA, Force India, Formula 1, Grand Prixs, HRT, Jenson Button, Kamui Kobayashi, Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton, Lotus, Mark Webber, Marussia, McLaren, Mercedes, Michael Schumacher, Narain Karthikeyan, Nico Hulkenberg, Pastor Maldonado, Paul di Resta, Red Bull Racing, Romain Grosjean, Sauber, Sebastian Vettel, Sergio Perez, Teams & Drivers, Toro Rosso, Williams

After this morning’s qualifying session for the Indian Grand Prix, most fans would be forgiven for thinking that they had been transported back in time. Just as in Korea and Japan, Red Bull dominated in a fashion reminiscent to 2011, securing another 1-2 result and confirming that, in qualifying trim at least, they are indeed in a league of their own.

Unlike Korea, it was Sebastian Vettel who took top spot, with Webber following closely behind. Their commanding performance crushed McLaren and, most importantly for the drivers championship, Ferrari, who could only manage 3-4 and 5-6 respectively. The result will be of particular concern for Fernando Alonso in fifth, who has three cars between him and Vettel. Read the rest of this entry →

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Sebastian Vettel: Comedian?

March 9, 2012 in F1, Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel does a Kimi Raikkonen Impression

Someone told me about this today and of course I couldn’t not watch it, I don’t know how I’ve not seen it before.

What is it you may be asking? It’s Sebastian Vettel doing what appears to be stand up at the Autosports Award ceremony. I’m pretty sure I’ve never heard an interview with him where he doesn’t lower the tone.

For the Kimi fans of you out there, there’s a rather accurate impression of Kimi Raikkonen.

It’s worth a click trust me.

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Favourite Driver Sunday: Kimi Raikkonen

February 12, 2012 in F1, Favourite Driver Sunday, Fernando Alonso, Formula 1, Kimi Raikkonen, Michael Schumacher

As the new season approaches many people are anxious to know how Kimi Raikkonen will get on, after having two years away from the sport.

Very fittingly, today’s post is about Kimi Raikkonen and why Antonia Grzelak loves him.

Call it destiny – I was born right into Michael Schumacher’s great years. And I am German, so you can imagine the unbelievable hype around his personality Read the rest of this entry →

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Formula 1 Pre-season testing: Day 1

February 7, 2012 in Caterham, F1, F1 2012, Felipe Massa, Ferrari, Force India, Formula 1, HRT, Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus, McLaren, Mercedes, Michael Schumacher, Pastor Maldonado, Paul di Resta, Red Bull Racing, Sauber, Toro Rosso, Williams

Kimi testing the Lotus E20 in Jerez.

Kimi testing the Lotus E20 in Jerez during the first day of testing.

I’ve not managed to catch any information about testing today as I’ve joined the relm of the working, don’t get me wrong I’m not complaining.

I do feel though that it would be wrong of me to just regurgitate a detailed rundown of what happened today, since I wouldn’t have a clue if it really happened or not.

Instead, I’m going to post the times and talk about them a little. Feel free to join in. 

Testing times:

  1. Kimi Raikkonen – Lotus – 1:19.670
  2. Paul di Resta – Force India – 1:19.722 Read the rest of this entry →

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The beautiful Lotus E20.

February 5, 2012 in F1, F1 2012, Formula 1, Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus, Romain Grosjean

Who launches a car on a Sunday? Is what I was muttering to myself earlier, grumbling that I’d miss it because of Sunday dinner.

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Kimi watch – day 2.

January 24, 2012 in F1, F1 2012, Formula 1, Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus

It’s day two of Kimi Raikkonen’s test with Lotus. I’ll be posting as many pictures as I can but I suggest you keep half an eye out on @Lotus_F1Team.

Click to see the other 4 :)

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Kimi’s back kids!

January 23, 2012 in F1, F1 2012, Formula 1, Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus

Kimi Raikkonen has officially returned to the world of Formula 1, after testing the R30 today.

I won’t lie, I’m very excited. This is the first bit of real Formula 1 action we’ve seen in a couple of months now.

Roll on Testing 1.

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Raikkonen testing R30.

January 23, 2012 in F1, F1 2012, Formula 1, Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus

Kimi’s back! Today Kimi Raikkonen is making a major step forward in his return to Formula 1. He will sit in a Formula 1 car for the first time since the end of the 2009 season. Read the rest of this entry →

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