Lewis Hamilton is in a particularly enviable position in 2013: he has moved to a team in which he is not expected to win the World Championship, at least not this year. Therefore, there is almost zero external pressure to perform. If he wins the title, he'll be hailed as a hero. If he doesn't,... Continue Reading →
Schumacher not interested in TV pundit role
In recent years, a number of Formula One drivers have turned to TV commentary in their retirement. Michael Schumacher does not look set to join them. Martin Brundle, David Coulthard, Johnny Herbert and Damon Hill are among the well-known names of Formula One racing who will feature in British Formula One coverage this season. Their... Continue Reading →
Looking ahead to the 2013 Formula One season
With just over a week to go to the first race in Australia, it’s a good time to reflect on what’s happened in testing and what to look out for in the first few races of the season The Teams – who will be quick? The results of pre-season testing are always difficult to interpret,... Continue Reading →
Di Resta: Schumi’s “a pain in the ****”
Paul di Resta has, quite unexpectedly and very publicly, criticised seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher. The young Scot was being interviewed at AUTOSPORT International 2013 and described how Schumacher had gone from being a childhood hero to a nuisance for him in the following words: "I had so much respect and he was my hero... Continue Reading →
