Category Archives: Grand Prix

Free practice in Australia looking good for McLaren

I couldn’t sleep this morning so I gave up trying and turned on the TV to watch FP2. I was surprised but delighted to see Lewis and Jenson doing so well and when they ended up first and second fastest … Continue reading

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Lewis Hamilton in Italy in Pictures (2010)

So, this is the first dedicated Lewis Hamilton post after yesterday’s epiphany – enjoy the photos! During Free Practice on Friday 10th September During Free Practice on Friday 10th September During Free Practice on Friday 10th September – inside a … Continue reading

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Filed under Felipe Massa, In Pictures, Italian, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren

I think I’m a Hamilton fan, not a McLaren fan!

That’s probably not the post subject you’d expect to see on a blog called McLaren Fan Blog, but I think watching the race in Monza earlier has made me come to that realisation. The epiphany came when Lewis went out … Continue reading

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Filed under Fernando Alonso, Heikki Kovalainen, Italian, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Robert Kubica

30 Of The Greatest F1 Battles – do you agree?

The folks over at Breakdowncover.org have written an interesting blog post about 30 Of The Greatest F1 Battles. What’s particularly interesting to me, as someone who has only been really into Formula 1 since Japan 2007, is how few of … Continue reading

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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 catch-up blog: Barcelona, Monaco and boredom!

First off, apologies for the lack of updates – I was on holiday and then when we got back I was poorly (ahhh!) and work and other things have been really hectic, so yeah, sorry! OK, that over with, what’s … Continue reading

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Filed under Felipe Massa, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Mark Weber, Monaco, Spanish

McLaren in China in Pictures (2010)

Jenson Button has a few moments to himself before Qualifying   Lewis Hamilton gets in his car for Qualifying   Lewis Hamilton during Qualifying   Jenson Button during Qualifying – can you guess where?   Lewis Hamilton gets ready to … Continue reading

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Filed under Chinese, In Pictures, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton

From Disappointment to Elation in China

The biggest problem with not blogging on race day is that I tend to forget things 24 hours on, but I’ll try my best! First and foremost, what an awesome performance in China from Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton to … Continue reading

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Filed under Chinese, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Michael Schumacher