Alonso shone in the Bahrain sun today to take the first win of the 2006 season from Michael Schumacher and Kimi Raikkonen. In what was a good race for the opening of the season, Schumacher Snr led for the first half...
Archive - March 2006
Bahrain 2006: Qualifying
So? How’d it go? Feel free to post your thoughts on the first qualifying session from the F1 2006 season. Did it go okay? Was it too confusing? Does every driver deserve to be in the place they are in? Speak your...
F1 2006 – Qualifying
The qualifying session has changed once again, and below is the lowdown on how the 2006 grids will be decided. It is going to be a little more complex this year, so bear with me as I attempt to explain this…...
Geneva Yay! Qualifying Boo!
I am going to be away from Friday morning to Saturday evening (so I’m going to miss qualifying 🙁 ) as I’m heading over to Geneva to see the Motor Show. I will catch up with everything and everyone late...
F1 2006 – Renault
The reigning Formula One World Champions have prepared long and hard for this years assault on the title. Their one aim must surely be to defend both titles and continue their reign at the top of the listings. With such...
Early Starts
Tom just mailed me pointing out the early start of the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday 19th March. A 5.30am start, oh what fun! In the email, Tom wrote: I assume from that [the listed qualifying times] the race will also...
Bahrain Grand Prix TV Schedule
ITV–F1 have reminded us when the first Grand Prix of 2006 will be shown for UK watchers. Qualifying Live – 10.30am to 12.15pm on Saturday 11th March Race Live – 10.30am – 1.30pm on Sunday 12th...
F1 2006 – McLaren
In my opinion, McLaren start the 2006 season the favourites to steal it away from Renault. Whilst last year was less than perfect, they came back very strong in the second half of the season and proved to the world they...
F1 2006 – Ferrari
The Red Baron rides again as Ferrari enter the 2006 Formula One Season, and partnering Michael Schumacher this year is Felipe Massa. The usual crew continue to remain loyal to the Scuderia, and the Ferrari 248 is the...
Qualifying Suggestions?
I’ve just caught up on all the Formula One news and gossip (I have been working lots over the past couple of days) and I came across a good conversation at F1 LinksHeaven about the 2006 qualifying vs. last years...