The German publication Auto Motor und Sport is reporting that the ink is all but drying on a contract that will see Brunno Senna make his 2010 debut with Campos F1. There is further rumor that Pedro de la Rosa will team with the Brazilian in the second seat which would give Campos a promising lineup heading to the 2010 campaign. This has not been officially confirmed, however Senna stated earlier this week that he was 90% sure he was going to make his F1 debut next season. Senna has…
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F1 – USF1 is Solid
After much speculation about the readiness of USF1 and their 2010 challenger, the FIA headed to tin taxi country in good ol’ Charlotte North Carolina and were served a piece of humble pie. This can mostly be attributed to one Bernie Eccleston and his “well tapped” information. Last week Bernie stated that there had been doubts raised as to whether the US team would make the 2010 grid, and stated that the soon to be Qadbak team would not have to worry about a 14 team waiver. Further more, there…
Read MoreEpisode 11 – Open Paddock Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis week we are back to the WRC, review the somewhat dull Suzuka race and look ahead as all the major series enter the last couple rounds. We hash out all of this weeks news and move on into a Dirt 2 man challenge…is Mike up to the task? All this and more…Episode 11 enjoy!
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F1 – Suzuka Wrap-up
The Formula 1 World Championship returned to Suzuka for the first time since 2006 this weekend. Jenson Button could sure up the title this weekend as could Brawn GP. Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing would have something to say about it before all was said and done however. Sebastian Vettel would go on to dominate the Japanese Grand Prix. His victory not only kept Red Bull Racing in the title fight, but also kept the German himself in the hunt for his first driver’s title. Toyota was unable to…
Read MoreRally – A Championship Decided
Both WRC championships could be closed out this weekend for the Rally Catalunya. One of those championships was won and Sebastian Loeb and Dani Sordo closed out the manufacturer’s title for Citroen with their dominant 1-2 finish. Mikko Hirvonen made sure that the driver’s title would go to a final round showdown after his podium finish. The Finnish driver did all he could to keep up with the Citroen pair and hold off Petter Solberg in his first competition rally in a C4. The win marked Loeb’s fifth win in…
Read MoreRally – Catalunya Rally 2009
As much as I try to usually write my own reviews for rally and the other motorpsorts we cover here, i must appeal to the brilliant folks at WRC.com . This is their words and not my own. None the less it is a great wrap up of day 1 and even gets into the nitty gritty details. Citroen Total team driver Dani Sordo holds the lead of the Rally de Espana tonight after the first day of competition on the fast and flowing asphalt roads near Salou. But while…
Read MoreLe Mans – Why Red Flag?
As we stated on Episode 10, the Petit Le Mans was a little more Petit than usual. There have been a number of people who have asked questions regarding the decision making process for the red flag. Like why did it take so long to end the race? They have rain tires, why did they not just keep going? Well the good folks have done what the FIA wishes it could do and has released a press statement giving some insight into why things happened the way they did last…
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Episode 10 – Open Paddock Podcast
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis week Mike and I get into Singapore and the Petit Petit Le Mans. Mr. Alonso goes to Maranello and we discuss all the hot topics and look ahead to Suzuka and WRC Spain. Get your fix of this weeks news in the most politically incorrect way possible.
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