DRS, Mercedes and Sebastian Vettel have one thing in common: In the past few days, they've all been criticised by Jacques Villeneuve. The 1997 World Champion clearly has no problem with speaking his mind and is, in that respect, a breath of fresh air in the PR-centric world of Formula One. DRS, the system that... Continue Reading →
Could DRS deliver a win for Lotus?
Since the first race of the season in Australia, Lotus have looked like challenging for victory. The car is quick in all conditions, and drivers Raikkonen and Grosjean have shown their skill by delivering 8 podiums between them. But victory has eluded the team from Enstone. Qualifying has been holding the Lotus team back. The... Continue Reading →
Single DRS zone for Canada
In 2011, the FIA experimented with a double DRS zone in Canada. The result was a great deal of overtaking, so much so that it was thought to be too easy. This weekend's Canadian Grand Prix will therefore feature only one DRS zone. Last years' first DRS zone was from on the back straight before... Continue Reading →
The Spectacle of Formula 1
Formula 1 is at the most enthralling I've ever seen it. The cars, the drivers, the tracks and the regulations all contribute to what really is a fantastic show every couple of weeks. The cars are extremely closely matched. This might not seem obvious to someone with little experience of watching Formula 1, but the... Continue Reading →