Archive for June, 2010
June 30th, 2010 at 11:55pm
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The Formula One Teams’ Association expects to reduce carbon emissions in the sport by 12.4% by 2012.
A FOTA-commissioned report into the environmental impact of Formula found that each team produces an average of 215,558 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Of that, 0.29% comes from the burning of fuel by F1 cars in testing and races.
Over half an F1 teams’ emissions are produced in producing parts and electricity consumption accounts for another 30%.
FOTA chairman and McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh said:
The FIA and FOTA are already working together to tailor the 2013 technical regulations to ensuring that all engines and powertrains used in Formula One by that date will showcase, and provide a platform for the ongoing development of, technologies designed to enhance fuel efficiency.
Martin Whitmarsh
Download the full report: FOTA Environment Programme Baseline Report 2010 (PDF)
By Mikel
June 30th, 2010 at 11:55pm
Under Racing
Valencia certainly provided a more exciting race this year than it did in 2008 and 2009 but it wasn’t without controversy.
Find all the F1 Fanatic European Grand Prix coverage in one place below – from Friday practice to the post-race review and our live comments on every session.
Race
European Grand Prix review – Vettel wins chaotic race in Valencia
Webber hits Kovalainen and flips (Video) – The dramatic crash which provided the race’s turning point
Ten drivers get penalties, Alonso and Rosberg gain extra points – Most received penalties for going too quickly after the safety car was deployed (see also: Nine cars under investigation after race)
European Grand Prix result – Full classification
Alonso fumes after Hamilton penalty, Ferrari calls result “a scandal” – Ferrari furiously condemned the outcome of the race to begin with
Did Hamilton try to stop Alonso getting in front of the safety car? (Video) – A closer look at the most controversial moment of the race
Montezemolo expects FIA reaction – The Ferrari president added his voice to the chorus of criticism coming from the Scuderia
Brawn criticises safety car rules – Mercedes had a complaint of their own after Michael Schumacher had to wait in the pit lane
FIA must learn from Valencia shambles – Although Ferrari’s claims of race “manipulation” were wide of the mark, and the stewards’ decisions appeared to be corrected, delays in handing out the penalties meant the finishing order was changed after the end of the race
Alonso retracts Valencia criticism – Ferrari toned down their complaints about the race
European Grand Prix stats and facts – Schumacher’s worst ever race result
European Grand Prix analysis – Valencia’s short pit lane helps Hamilton hold onto second
Rate the race: Europe – Your verdict on the European Grand Prix
European Grand Prix fastest laps – Jenson Button claimed the fastest lap of the race
Full championship points – Vettel moves up to third behind McLarens
Detailed analysis of every team and driver in the European Grand Prix
McLaren race review – Safety car plays into McLaren’s hands
Mercedes race review – Strategy goes awry again for Schumacher
Red Bull race review – Catastrophe for Webber as Vettel cruises to win
Ferrari race review – Bad luck and bad tempers at Ferrari
Williams race review – Best finish of 2010
Renault race review – Kubica disappointed to miss out on podium
Force India race review – Sixth for Sutil
STR race review – Buemi slips to ninth
Lotus race review – No joy in 500th race
HRT race review – Double finish at home
Sauber race review – Strategy gamble helps Kobayashi take seventh on last lap
Virgin race review – Di Grassi shines
Qualifying
European GP qualifying – Red Bull claim the front row again in Valencia
European Grand Prix grid – Full starting order
Buemi blames Barrichello for missing Q3 – Toro Rosso driver hoped for top ten start
Poor qualifying disappoints Mercedes – Schumacher nearly missing the cut for Q2
European GP pre-race analysis – Can McLaren and Ferrari pressure Red Bull?
Practice
Rosberg leads first practice in Valencia – Mercedes flattered to deceive in first practice
Practice one interactive data – McLaren retain straight-line speed advantage
Alonso fastest on home ground in FP2 – As he was in 2009
Practice two interactive data – Ferrari show good race pace in second practice
Schumacher sorry for Hamilton block – Hamilton was held up by Schumacher during practice
Vettel heads final practice session – Red bull showed pace ahead of qualifying
2010 European GP: The F1 Fanatic Unofficial race programme (Video)
Live blogs
How we saw the European Grand Prix as it unfolded:
European Grand Prix Practice 1 Live Blog
European Grand Prix Practice 2 Live Blog
European Grand Prix Practice 3 Live Blog
European Grand Prix Qualifying Live Blog
European Grand Prix Live Blog
Find coverage of every race this season here: F1 2010 Season
How can we improve our coverage?
What would you like to see more of in F1 Fanatic’s Grand Prix coverage? How can we make it better? Please post your suggestions in the comments.
By Mikel
June 30th, 2010 at 11:55pm
Under Racing
While it’s been a while since I had a chance to be unabashedly enthusiastic about my status as a Kamui Kobayashi fangirl, this past weekend at Valencia the oft-crashing young Sauber driver gave me another go at cheering for driving that requires, as David Hobbs likes to put it, “large…
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By Mikel
June 30th, 2010 at 11:55pm
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Remember back to the beginning of the season when we all talked about how Nico will either thrive or die this year with THE Michael Schumacher as his team mate and how his move from Williams to Mercedes was probably smart but not safe. Well, in all the talk about The Schum’s continuing lack…
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By Mikel
June 30th, 2010 at 11:55pm
Under Racing
OK, this is not the press release I was expecting to find at the FOTA website.
But in its first release in more than three months, FOTA has unveiled what it calls a “ground-breaking emissions reduction program.”
That’s right. The greening of F1 is here. Here are details:
The…
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By Mikel
June 30th, 2010 at 11:05pm
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As we highlighted here earlier, Formula 1 today — via FOTA — announced plans to reduce the sport’s carbon emissions. Already, expectations are the those numbers will be down by 12.4% by 2012, as compared to 2009 levels.
FOTA commissioned an emissions report to help F1 determine a…
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By Mikel
June 30th, 2010 at 09:04pm
Under Motorbikes
The Honda CBR125R and Yamaha YZF-R125 have dominated the sales charts, regularly being the outright top-selling bikes in the UK. Find a 125 for sale But now there’s a new contender - the Derbi GPR125, complete with upside-down forks, underslung…
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June 30th, 2010 at 09:01pm
Under Cars
Filed under: Aftermarket, Sedan, Performance, BMW, Luxury
BMW M5 N635S 5.8 Hans Nowack Edition - Click above for high-res image gallery
With its award-winning V10, BMW’s M division hasn’t left us with much not to love. Save, of course, for the fact that it’s not long for this world, pushed out as it will be in the next M5 by the company’s growing environmental conscience. But before the twin-turbo V8 spells its demise, Nowack Motors is giving it a suitable farewell in the form of the N635S 5.8 Hans Nowack Edition.
Having ruled out forced induction, the BMW tuning house has fitted the 5.0-liter V10 with a pair of new intake air collectors, a remapped ECU and retooled engine components. The result boosts the stock 507-horsepower motor up to a mind-boggling 708, dedicated by Oliver Nowack to his father Hans. The modifications are warrantied for a full year and can be retrofitted to any existing M5, and since the upgrades have been carried out principally on the engine itself, can also be fitted to its two-door counterpart, the M6. Details in the press release after the jump and photos in the gallery below.
[Source: Nowack Motors via World Car Fans]
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By Mikel
June 30th, 2010 at 08:51pm
Under Racing
A report out of Finland suggests that Kimi Raikkonen might be approached to test Pirelli’s Formula 1 tires.
Kimi, in his WRC Citroen team, runs on Pirelli tires.
Here’s the translated story (original here):
Hermbery revealed it has taken already in Turkey pointed out that a former…
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By Mikel
June 30th, 2010 at 07:34pm
Under Motorbikes
MCN has joined forces with bike insurance broker Devitt to uncover the UK’s best biking destinations.We want to build a map of the UK’s top bike spots: the twistiest roads, friendliest dealers, best value bed and breakfasts, and the most…
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