Reporting from the Ragged Edge
Yesterday's Monaco Grand Prix is being hailed as a triumph for Nico Rosberg and Mercedes. But the reality is that it was a demonstration of how ridiculous the tyre situation has become in Formula One. It's always been difficult to overtake in Monaco. There's simply not enough space. The track is too narrow to get... Continue Reading →
Pastor Maldonado was found guilty of causing an avoidable collision in Free Practice 3 at the Monaco Grand Prix last weekend. Maldonado cut across the front of Sergio Perez's car, colliding with the front left side of the Sauber, in what looked like a deliberate side-swipe. The stewards examined the incident, determined that it was avoidable,... Continue Reading →
Caterham had their best result of the season in Monaco, where Heikki Kovalainen finished 13th. The team appears to be making progress. Read my analysis at: http://www.f1plus.com/en/news/item/1775-caterham-on-the-up
At Monaco on Sunday, Sebastian Vettel started the race on the prime tyres, when the rest of the top 10 were on the option tyres. The prime tyre is more durable, which meant that Vettel could pit quite a bit later than those who started ahead of him. When the front-runners pitted, Vettel found himself... Continue Reading →
Nico Rosberg has long been highly regarded as a Formula One driver. He just hasn't had the car to challenge for wins and championships. In 2012 Mercedes have given him just that, and he is making the most of it. Rosberg finally topped the podium in China this year, a day after taking his first... Continue Reading →
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