Blog Profile / Formula One
| URL : | http://formulaone.blogs.nytimes.com/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Motorsport / Formula One | |
| Posts on Regator: | 193 | |
| Posts / Week: | 1.5 | |
| Archived Since: | November 22, 2010 | |
Blog Post Archive
Meditations on the F1 Season to Come - and on 20 Seasons Run
What do I expect for the coming Formula One season, after watching the first winter pre-season tests? The unexpected.
As Formula One Hibernates, Some Puzzlers to Ponder
Some unfinished sagas are idling as the car-racing winter off-season reaches its midpoint.
The Longest Season Really Is Over
2012 was a marathon for those of us following the race. It took its toll. And just when it seemed it was over, a mini-controversy arose.
Vettel Becomes Youngest F1 Triple Champion in History, but Alonso Proves He's a Winner Too
There were two double world champions vying for the record of the youngest triple world champion. But in the end, it was the younger of the two, Sebastian Vettel, who took the record.
Brazilian Grand Prix? It's All About Who Is Not on Pole - and Who Qualified 14th
It is rare that the spotlight goes to the drivers who qualified in fourth and eighth position but that's where the two championship contenders, Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso, will have a big battle on Sunday. Fourteenth? Michael Schumacher, in his last race of his career.
The Crown Awaits: Vettel or Alonso?
The Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday is not only the last race of Formula One's longest season ever, it will also write history, as it decides which of two drivers will become the youngest triple world champion. Read more »
Breath-Stopping Surprises, Texas-Sized Triumph at the U.S. Grand Prix
The inaugural United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas was a resounding success in just about every way -- but especially in the track and the racing itself.
F1 Races Into America and Austin Keeps It Weird
Formula One has tried and tried again to find a permanent home for the United States Grand Prix. Finally, it has settled on what might seem like the weirdest place: Austin, Texas.
Raikkonen, A Real Human Among the F1 Automatons
Kimi Raikkonen has truly returned after two years away from Formula One, winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The big story on Sunday was the reduction of the championship contenders to just two, but Raikkonen's sharp tongue provided the most entertaining story.
Not Just a Race for the Rich: Welcome to the F1 FanZone
Formula One is often accused of neglecting its fans and being racing for the rich. But thanks to an independent initiative called F1 FanZone, in recent years certain race venues have brought the circuit's excitement into the city streets. A reminder that sport is all about fun.
Mind Games and Trash Talk in India, as Vettel Wins and Alonso Brags
As Sebastian Vettel adds victory to victory and gains confidence, Fernando Alonso, his main competition for the title, continues his game of bluff.
Formula One Veers Into Global Politics Again
A dust up between India and Italy over the fate of two Italian marines, two Indian fishermen and the Ferrari team.
Red Bull Strong Again; Attendance Lags in Korea
It was starting to look like business as usual at the Korean Grand Prix as the Red Bull cars of Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel finished first and second in qualifying. It also looked like almost no business at the circuit on the southern tip of South Korea as few spectators attended the preliminary sessions.
Vettel Wins Second Straight, and Kobayashi Shines at Home
Fernando Alonso of Ferrari crashed out of the Japanese Grand Prix and his main challengers all scored points, leaving the winner, Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull, just four points behind Alonso in the driver championships. But the star of the day was the Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi, who finished third in his Sauber.
Michael Schumacher and Retirement, Round 2
Michael Schumacher announced his second retirement from racing, and many people think his comeback has been a failure. But the German driver seems to have succeeded in another way, off track.
Another Lesson in Consistency, as Vettel Wins in Singapore
Sebastian Vettel won the race in Singapore, but Fernando Alonso, by finishing third, proved once again how important consistency is in the 2012 race for the drivers' title.
F1 Drivers Interrogate the Press
Formula One drivers arrived in Singapore to take part in the series' only night race, and it felt during the press meetings as if the night-hours had made some of them drop their usual barriers to expressing their skepticism toward the media.
Sid Watkins, Formula One Safety Pioneer, Dies at 84
Professor Sid Watkins, responsible for saving lives in Formula One racing, has died at the age of 84. The tributes have flooded in from all corners of the F1 world.
In Monza, a Race That Resembles the Season
Lewis Hamilton drove his McLaren Mercedes to a dominating victory at the Italian Grand Prix, and the race was full of other interesting plots and angles as well, which befits the current Formula One season.
The 'Control Freaks' Behind the Wheel
Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button were the fastest drivers during qualifying on Saturday for the Italian Grand Prix. The relatively flat course at Monza, unlike the wet, hilly and sometimes scary track at Spa last week, is the fastest of the season.