Reporting from the Ragged Edge
Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel qualified 13th and 14th respectively for the 2020 Belgian Grand Prix. It was a demonstration of just how far behind Ferrari is in the power stakes, and a foreshadowing of a nightmare to come at Monza next week. It's been 6 years since the last time Ferrari failed... Continue Reading →
Sebastian Vettel has had an uncharacteristically tough start to 2020. After five races, Vettel has only 10 World Championship points, 35 less than his own team-mate, Charles Leclerc, and 97 less than championship leader Lewis Hamilton. Vettel has looked out of sorts on the track and seemed at a loss for what has caused his... Continue Reading →
Formula 1 celebrated its 70th anniversary on Sunday with a Grand Prix at Silverstone, scene of the first ever World Championship race in 1950. The race was won by Max Verstappen, with Lewis Hamilton second and Valtteri Bottas third. The race was notable in many respects, a few of which I'll cover here. Max Verstappen... Continue Reading →
What on Earth has happened to Ferrari in 2020? After the first three races of the season, they just look slow. It's tough to see how they could even begin to recover a serious challenge for victories never mind championships this year. Don't be deceived by Charles Leclerc's 2nd place finish in the season opening... Continue Reading →
Spain's motor racing superstar, Fernando Alonso, is set to make a comeback to Formula 1 in 2021. Alonso will drive for Renault alongside Esteban Ocon, replacing the departing Daniel Ricciardo who is on his way to McLaren. This will be Alonso's third stint at Renault. After starting his F1 career with Minardi in 2001, Alonso... Continue Reading →
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