Category: Motor Sport

And They’re Off


The Malaysian F1 gets underway, relatively event free, on a damp circuit. Schumy and Grossjean appear to have made contact and both spun but both survived.

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Congratulations Jensen


Jensen Button drove a superb race to take the win at the inaugural F1 race in Melbourne.

With Hamilton coming home in third place, behind Vettel, Maclaren have certainly  made a strong opening to their account for the 2012 season.

Hamilton will not be happy, having relinquished his pole /lead position to Button when he got bogged down at the start. Then, courtesy of the safety car, giving up track position to Vettel. Although he showed sufficient pace in the latter stages of the race,  he failed to reclaim 2nd place.

The annual Formula 1 circus has gotten off to a great start. All the indicators from todays race are that the 2012 season is going to be very interesting.

Looking forward to Sepang next weekend.

Race Is Turned On Its Head


Now the safety car has been deployed we have a new race. Button and Hamilton had just both pitted but now Vettel has gained the advantage and is now placed hard up to Buttons gearbox.

Lucky or what ?

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Melbourne – Exciting Start To Season


The F1 season has launched with a cracking opener in Melbourne. Only 8 laps and there have been a number of contacts between the cars, several overtaking attempts. Shaping up to be a good race.

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Countdown to F1 2012: How to Follow F1 this Season


Yes it’s almost that time again and I for one cannot wait. Well I guess I’ll have to, but you know what I mean.

F1 starts in March – Whoohoo !!!!

The sad thing is that the world-class coverage that we enjoyed last year will not be continuing into 2012. Due to budget cuts the BBC has had to relinquish its grip on one of the “Crown Jewels” of the international sports world. I for one will miss the presentation team. Some of them are moving over to Sky but it remains to be seen what the feel of the programs will b.

Follow the link below for David Beans tongue in cheek guide to what you will need to enable you to follow the best and most exciting sport in the world.

Countdown to F1 2012: How to Follow F1 this Season – Formula 1 – The Checkered Flag.

DAMS Sign Lucas Foresti For FR3.5 Title Assault – Formula Renault 3.5 – The Checkered Flag


Latest article by Josh Bell (my grandson) who is currently studying Journalism at Portsmouth University.

I’ve included links to his F1 Blog and also to his Checkered Flag articles via the BlogRoll in th side panel.

DAMS Sign Lucas Foresti For FR3.5 Title Assault – Formula Renault 3.5 – The Checkered Flag.

Nick Yelloly: Progression and Persistence – Formula Renault 3.5 – The Checkered Flag


Interesting interview with young upcoming British driver Nick Yelloly. Penned by young upcoming journo Josh Bell.

Nick Yelloly: Progression and Persistence – Formula Renault 3.5 – The Checkered Flag.

F1 Says Goodbye To The Prof


Professor Sid Watkins has retired has retired from the world of F1 after a quarter century.

His name is synonymous with safety and he more than any other man has been responsible for ensuring that safety in the motor racing world has reached the high standard that we have today.  It is due to his hard work and constant campaigning that many drivers are still with us today following serious racing incidents.

So we will be sad to see him go but we should celebrate the fact that he was such a significant part of the sport for so long.