Category Archives: Red Bull

Was Hungary the turning point for McLaren, again?

Last year Lewis Hamilton achieved McLaren’s first race win of the season at the Hungaroring. This year Hamilton retired on lap 23 with a gearbox failure while Jenson Button came in 8th, behind Pedro de la Rosa, Nico Hulkenberg and … Continue reading

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Filed under Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Hungarian, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Mark Weber, McLaren, Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel

McLaren Excel as I Wilt!

I can’t give you answer to the question ‘why have you not been updating this blog?’, I can only apologise. I’ve been watching the races every week and I’ve been thrilled at the success of both Lewis and Jenson for … Continue reading

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Filed under British, Constructors, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Red Bull

Neglected Blog, Turkish Delight & Communications Breakdown

Apologies for the lack of blog updates (busy times which should be easing off soon, hopefully) and also for the very corny pun in the title of this update – I couldn’t resist! Am I happy that Lewis Hamilton won … Continue reading

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Filed under Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Mark Weber, McLaren, Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel, Turkish

The Hamilton Highlight Reel Continues in Malaysia

We all expected rain, there was none. Most expected the Red Bulls to break down, they didn’t. Just what can you rely on in Formula 1 these days? The answer to that question is Lewis Hamilton. Yesterday’s race in Sepang … Continue reading

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Filed under Adrian Sutil, Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Force India, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Malaysian, McLaren, Red Bull, Vitaly Petrov

Qualifying: Bahrain 2010 – Surprised to be pleased with 4th

Let’s cover the three practice sessions first, and with just 6 hours till the start of the Grand Prix I’ll keep it brief. Free Practice 1 – Friday 12th April Jenson Button – 5th Lewis Hamilton – 6th Free Practice … Continue reading

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Filed under Adrian Sutil, Bahrain, Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Qualifying, Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel

Is 2010 the most eagerly anticipated Formula 1 season ever?

I personally have been counting down the days till the start of the 2010 F1 season, and from the amount of people on Twitter, websites and other Formula 1 blogs, I’d say I’m not alone. The anticipation and almost lack … Continue reading

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Filed under Bahrain, BMW Sauber Ferrari, Brawn GP, Bruno Senna, Constructors, Drivers, Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Grand Prix, HRT, Jenson Button, Kamui Kobayashi, Lewis Hamilton, Lotus Racing, Lucas di Grassi, Mark Weber, McLaren, Mercedes GP, Michael Schumacher, Nico Hulkenberg, Nico Rosberg, Pedro de la Rosa, Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel, Virgin, Vitaly Petrov, Vitantonio Liuzzi

McLaren in the News –14th February 2010

Hamilton expected to earn £379m @ The Independent on Sunday Business News Sunday 14th February British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton is expected to earn more in his career than any other driver in the sport, according to new research. … Continue reading

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Filed under Constructors, Drivers, Ferrari, In the news..., Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Red Bull

Jenson Button completes his 2 days of testing in Jerez

Jesnon Button was the McLaren driver testing the MP4-25 in Jerez for the past 2 days. If this year’s Malaysian Grand Prix has weather conditions similar to last year then Button will be glad of the wet conditions yesterday, though … Continue reading

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Filed under Constructors, Drivers, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Mark Weber, McLaren, Red Bull, Testing

Kimi Raikkonen will only race for the right team in 2010 – surely the only option is McLaren?

On his official website Kimi Raikkonen said: I am very motivated to win races and a championship again and will only remain in Formula One if I can race for a team that can give me a car to fight … Continue reading

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Filed under Brawn GP, Constructors, Drivers, Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Jenson Button, Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton, Mark Weber, McLaren, Nico Rosberg, Red Bull, Renault, Robert Kubica, Sebastian Vettel

Hamilton retires, Kovalainen comes in 11th & McLaren beat Ferrari

It started off as planned, with Hamilton getting the perfect start. However, Vettel was on his tail round the first turn and never let a gap of more than 1.8 seconds open up. Hamilton needed at least a 5 second … Continue reading

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Filed under Abu Dhabi, Brawn GP, Constructors, Drivers, Ferrari, Grand Prix, Heikki Kovalainen, Jenson Button, Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton, Mark Weber, McLaren, Nick Heidfeld, Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel