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Alonso in Red With Ferrari? Oh My!
2008-04-04 18:49:00
The topic of this post is Fernando Alonso and his future at Renault. No question that Fernando is not particularly happy with how his Renault R28 is performing this year and rumors are swirling as to whether he will continue with Renault after this season. Just about everyday he is asked questions that ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Alonso in Red With Ferrari ? Oh My!", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/drivers/fernando- alonso/alonso-in-red-with-ferrari-oh-my/" });

A Look at Bahrain International Circuit
2008-04-03 13:26:00
When you look at the map of the Bahrain International Circuit , it is clearly a long straight and high braking corner circuit. This means the old new phrase is back and that is ‘traction control ban’. These high braking corners and extreme acceleration just might bite some drivers if they lack good grip ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "A Look at Bahrain International Circuit", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/2008-bahrain-gran d-prix/a-look-at-bahrain-international-ci rcuit/" });
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Keeping Track of 4 Middle and Lower Teams
2008-04-01 14:49:00
During the season most news is about the top 3-4 teams in the points, obviously because of the championship race. This leaves out a lot of detail on the rest of field and how they do and how they improve or don’t improve over the season. This year, I will keep track of 4 teams ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Keeping Track of 4 Middle and Lower Teams ", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/f1-team-news/keep ing-track-of-4-middle-and-lower-teams/" });

Giancarlo Fisichella Outshining Adrian Sutil
2008-03-28 12:42:00
Adrian Sutil has been under the gun lately and the rumors are beginning to swirl around his future with Force India. He hasn’t faired very well on track in the first 2 races and the team are left to defend his driving in the press. It’s true that Sutil hasn’t had the greatest start. ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Giancarlo Fisichella Outshining Adrian Sutil", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/drivers/adrian-su til/giancarlo-fisichella-outshining-adria n-sutil/" });
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Things in F1 and Beyond That Make You Say…What!
2008-03-27 15:12:00
Some curious things happened on the way to the motorsport office. Michael Schumacher started motorcycle racing, Eddie Jordon erects some concrete at Force India, yes, espionage is everywhere, and finally dirty mouth David Coulthard may become a commentator. Yes, they are things that make you say… “what?” First is the chatter about David Coulthard becoming an F1 commentator. Rumors have it that Coulthard will not be kept on by Red Bull for 2009, and instead he will put on a headset and join the new BBC F1 broadcasts. Well, David has been doing a little commentating himself lately: On the top of his resume is his description of the facilities at Gilles Villeneuve Circuit: “They only have portaloos in the paddock. And as anyone who has crapped in a porta-potty knows, it’s a pretty uninspiring experience.” Next on the resume is a little on the layout of Fuji: “It’s a shit track that must have been designed by someone high on mushrooms....
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Are the Rumors Surrounding Massa Justified?
2008-03-25 22:06:00
There are a lot of rumors swirling around Felipe Massa and his contract with Ferrari. Currently Massa is under contract with Ferrari until the end of 2010, but rumors say this is a bit of a question considering his poor start with no points. Talk is weather Massa will be with Ferrari in 2009. ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Are the Rumors Surrounding Massa Justified ?", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/drivers/felipe-ma ssa/are-the-rumors-surrounding-massa-just ified/" });

Fastest Lap Times From the Malaysian Grand Prix
2008-03-24 12:36:00
I thought I’d look at what I can get out of the fastest lap times of the Malaysian Grand Prix and I see some improvements here. First one is BMW-Sauber. Nick Heidfeld with the fastest lap of the race is a huge plus for BMW and from what I read, they are ecstatic about it. Unfortunately for Nick, it was at the end of the race. What is developing here is that there is a new threat for serious championship points now. Although BMW-Sauber aren’t ready to win a championship, they are ready to claim regular podium finishes. By taking big points regularly in races, they will be stealing points that Ferrari and McLaren Mercedes want for their championship hopes. Ferrari has already spoken about this and I’m sure McLaren are thinking about it too. The second thing I see is Honda with Jenson Button. Didn’t hear too much about him during the race, but he did post the 4th fastest lap of the race above Felipe Massa of Ferrari and Robert Kubica of BMW-Sauber. Rubens...
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New Rule Saying No-Go to Go-Slow in Qualifying
2008-03-23 21:49:00
Just a few days after both McLaren drivers were penalized 5 grid spots for impeding Fernando Alonso and Nick Heidfeld during qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix, changes in qualifying rules are already been proposed. This 60km/hr driving on the race line by Lewis Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen was not only a very stupid thing to do, but terribly dangerous as well. If you watched the first video in Qualifying and ‘Cruising at the Malaysian Grand Prix before it was removed from YouTube, near the end of the clip you saw the closing speed of Heidfeld on the McLarens. If this was a blind corner with not much lead up to it, it could have been a disaster. What is proposed is a new qualifying rule imposing a time limit for drivers to complete their slow down in laps during qualifying, therefore preventing them from going too slow. Whatever the change may be, it is hoped to be written in time for the Bahrain Grand Prix next month. Doesn’t it make perfect sense that when yo...
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Raikkonen Wins Rain Free Malaysian Grand Prix
2008-03-23 16:04:00
It was a weekend in Malaysia for Ferrari to bounce back after a dismal outing in Australia with Kimi Raikkonen taking the Malaysian Grand Prix with relative ease. Second Place belonged to Robert Kubica in a fast improving BMW-Sauber F1.08 and Heikki Kovalainen in third place. Jarno Trulli in the Toyota showed that Toyota have good pace this year with an impressive 4th place finish just ahead of a charging Lewis Hamilton who, if not for one poor pit stop would have placed higher. The race began with Felipe Massa on pole and after turn one, Massa kept the lead ahead of Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen. Nick Heidfeld and Jarno Trulli came together lightly, but enough to send Heidfeld down to 10th place. Heidfeld would have a difficult time making up ground the rest of the race from there. First lap bumper cars was limited to just Sebastein Bourdais spinning off into the gravel trap and beaching his car for the day. Lap by lap run down: lap 2 had Massa in the lead edging close to a 1...
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Qualifying and ?Cruising? at the Malaysian Grand Prix
2008-03-22 13:45:00
Today in the Malaysian Grand Prix qualifying, it was Ferrari’s turn to shine in qualifying as they claimed the first row of the grid. It was Felipe Massa who grabbed pole with a 1:35.748 and Kimi Raikkonen behind. Heikki Kovalainen out qualified Lewis Hamilton for the 3rd spot with Hamilton grabbing 4th on the grid. ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Qualifying and 'Cruising' at the Malaysian Grand Prix ", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/2008-malaysian-gr and-prix/qualifying-and-cruising-at-the-m alaysian-grand-prix/" });
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Malaysian Grand Prix Friday Practice and a Red Bull Question Mark
2008-03-21 14:56:00
After both Ferrari’s made it to the top of the time charts in Friday ’s 1st practice session, it was Lewis Hamilton who topped the 2nd practice session in fine form. Jenson Button had a good outing posting the 4th fastest time. Even though these sessions are much like in testing with times not really telling ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Malaysian Grand Prix Friday Practice and a Red Bull Question Mark", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/2008-malaysian-gr and-prix/malaysian-grand-prix-friday-prac tice-and-a-red-bull-question-mark/" });

Schumacher, the F1 Safety Car and The Malaysian Grand Prix
2008-03-20 14:54:00
What do you think about the current rules surrounding the safety car deployment? The last race in Australia was a good example of how innocent drivers can end up being penalized track positions soley based on where they are and when the safety car gathers the cars up. 2 cars this past race had the ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Schumacher , the F1 Safety Car and The Malaysian Grand Prix", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/2008-malaysian-gr and-prix/schumacher-the-f1-safety-car-and -the-malaysian-grand-prix/" });
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Nothing?s wrong with Ferrari. Everything?s right with McLaren Mercedes.
2008-03-19 13:59:00
It was difficult to conceive that Ferrari would only score 1 championship point in Australia considering their very smooth pre-season. It was equally difficult believe that neither Ferrari would finish the race at all, but it’s really only one race, isn’t it. After this one race, Ferrari find themselves with media and fans breathing down ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Nothing's wrong with Ferrari. Everything's right with McLaren Mercedes .", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/2008-australian-g rand-prix/nothings-wrong-with-ferrari-eve rythings-right-with-mclaren-mercedes/" });
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A New Era in Driving Style
2008-03-17 14:43:00
This season is undoubtedly about Standard ECU ie. no traction control and engine braking. It was so apparent at this past weekends Australian Grand Prix that saw numerous crashes and spins caused by driver error. Practice, qualifying, and the race were so exciting to watch, seeing car after car sliding their way through corners and ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "A New Era in Driving Style ", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/2008-australian-g rand-prix/a-new-erra-in-driving-style/" });

Chaos and the 2008 Australian Grand Prix
2008-03-16 16:20:00
Chaos was the work of the day in the 2008 Australian Grand Prix. 22 cars on the starting grid and only 8 crossing the finishing line 2 hours later. From car problems to crashes, this was one crazy grand prix. In the end, Lewis Hamilton who managed to stay out of trouble, drove a ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Chaos and the 2008 Australian Grand Prix ", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/2008-australian-g rand-prix/chaos-and-the-2008-australian-g rand-prix/" });
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Qualifying Down Under
2008-03-15 13:14:00
The first pole position of the year goes to Lewis Hamilton although it was Q1 that may have set the stage for it. At first it looked like Kimi Raikkonen had slowed and pulled to the side in effort to find space on the track free of cars to complete a flying lap, but it didn’t ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Qualifying Down Under", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/2008-australian-g rand-prix/qualifying-down-under/" });
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Friday Session 2 and My Predictions
2008-03-14 15:37:00
So far the Australian Grand Prix Friday practice has been run and it sure was interesting. All February long, the drivers were saying they wouldn’t have a problem with no traction control. It won’t bother me is what I heard more than once that’s for sure. Although the track was pretty green, ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Friday Session 2 and My Predictions ", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/2008-australian-g rand-prix/friday-session-2-and-my-predict ions/" });

The Beginning in Melbourne
2008-03-14 04:25:00
It’s underway! 2008 F1 season is on in Australia. The first free practice was held today in Melbourne and guess what, Kimi Raikkonen showed everyone he’s going to be tough to beat by finishing tops on the time sheets. For a while it seemed like Lewis Hamilton would take the top spot as he led for ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Beginning in Melbourne", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/2008-australian-g rand-prix/the-beginning-in-melbourne/" });
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2008 F1 Preview: Toyota
2008-03-12 19:39:00
If 2008 is to be a better year than 2007 for Toyota Racing, they need to improve the long run pace if the car. The TF108 has proven to be quite quick on low fuel single lap sessions which may get them a fair qualifying position with Jarno Trulli, but that’s all. The ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "2008 F1 Preview : Toyota", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/f1-team-news/toyo ta/2008-f1-preview-toyota/" });

Final Day To Pick and Win!
2008-03-12 15:04:00
Today is the final day to pick and win! Get your entry in by the end of today my time and you could win a 1/18th scale Diecast Model of Kimi Raikkonen’s 2007 winning Ferrari. All you have to do is pick the third place finisher in this weekends Australian Grand Prix and you are ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Final Day To Pick and Win!", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/contests/final-da y-to-pick-and-win/" });
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2008 F1 Preview: Red Bull
2008-03-12 13:37:00
The goal for Red Bull has to be to gain some race pace and definitely make a more reliable car than the 2007 RB3. Too many problems and too many dnfs sealed the season for Red Bull . Talking about reliability, the RB4 seems so far throughout February to be a much more reliable car. ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "2008 F1 Preview : Red Bull", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/f1-team-news/red- bull/2008-f1-preview-red-bull/" });

2008 F1 Preview: Honda
2008-03-12 13:34:00
2007 was a complete disaster for Honda . An embarrassment to a great Formula 1 team that they vowed would not happen again. Well, at least it will start out that way. After an anticipated car launch, the team seemed positive with newly hired Ross Brawn as Team Principal and were eager to ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "2008 F1 Preview : Honda", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/f1-team-news/hond a/2008-f1-preview-honda/" });

2008 F1 Preview: Williams
2008-03-11 21:57:00
It seems as soon as Williams parted with BMW they began spiraling down hill. That was in 2006, but now in 2008 with Toyota engines, they were quite a nice surprise in testing. Frank Williams has a proud history in Formula 1 with his team and he’s done it with much fewer resources than Ferrari ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "2008 F1 Preview : Williams", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/f1-team-news/will iams/2008-f1-preview-williams/" });

2008 F1 Preview: Ferrari
2008-03-11 16:05:00
Kimi Raikkonen stole the 2007 F1 Drivers Championship from Lewis Hamilton in the last race and the high of that incredible win is paying off in dividends. This along with being left pretty much unscathed from the 2007 espionage scandal with the exception of Nigel Stepney, has made pre-season a worry free event. Their budget ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "2008 F1 Preview : Ferrari ", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/f1-team-news/ferr ari/2008-f1-preview-ferrari/" });

2008 F1 Preview: Renault
2008-03-11 13:04:00
Renault are finding themselves in a difficult position this year after what would be called a very poor outing in 2007. They officially finished third in the constructors championship in 2007, but without the disqualification of McLaren, they were a lower fourth. This year Fernando Alonso returned and has brought with him some renewed energy ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "2008 F1 Preview : Renault", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/f1-team-news/rena ult/2008-f1-preview-renault/" });
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2008 F1 Preview: BMW-Sauber
2008-03-11 01:15:00
Operating from a stellar performance in 2007 and finishing as the third best team behind Ferrari and McLaren, ambition is high this season. How to catch these leaders? Willy Rampf calls it ‘taking risks’ and that’s where he’s taken the F1.08. Pre-season has been one with a lot of questions and head scratching. ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "2008 F1 Preview : BMW-Sauber ", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/f1-team-news/bmw/ 2008-f1-preview-bmw-sauber/" });

2008 F1 Preview: Super Aguri
2008-03-10 19:52:00
Super Aguri is my next 2008 season team preview. They have just been resurrected in a partnership with Magna Group so it is fitting to preview them right now. This pre-season has not been good to them has been absolutely terrible to them. Financial issues that plagued Super Aguri last season have continued in ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "2008 F1 Preview : Super Aguri", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/f1-team-news/supe r-aguri/2008-f1-preview-super-aguri/" });
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2008 F1 Preview: McLaren Mercedes
2008-03-10 12:33:00
McLaren will definitely be hard in the fight this year. The fact that they have been able to put aside the embarrassment of last year and get to where they are now after testing is a testament to the McLaren Mercedes organization. Spain has been good to McLaren, or should I say McLaren has been ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "2008 F1 Preview : McLaren Mercedes", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/f1-team-news/mcla ren/2008-f1-preview-mclaren-mercedes/" });

McLaren Setting Up 5th Pit Box in Melbourne
2008-03-09 19:03:00
What I posted earlier about rumors of McLaren getting 5th pit box now appear to be true. Reports from Melbourne ’s Albert Park have McLaren arriving for next weeks race and setting up in the 5th box in preparation for the arrival of their cars. Following last seasons banishment from the constructors championship, it was assumed ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McLaren Setting Up 5th Pit Box in Melbourne", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/f1-team-news/mcla ren/mclaren-setting-up-5th-pit-box-in-mel bourne/" });

F1-ToGo 2008 F1 Season Preview Part 2
2008-03-09 12:51:00
Toyota is a question mark this year, and could be in a good fight with Red Bull Racing. I think the TF108 has more in it this year than it has shown in testing and it is disappointing they couldn’t streamline it any quicker. Jarno Trulli is the star on this team I ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "F1-ToGo 2008 F1 Season Preview Part 2", url: "http://www.f1-togo.com/2008-f1-preview/f 1-togo-2008-f1-season-preview-part-2/" });
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