The Bahrain Grand Prix Circuit for 2010 tested by Red Bull F1 driver, Mark Webber (courtesy Racing Bulls TV). Bahrain Circuit will host the first race of the Formula 1 season. Bahrain Circuit dimensions:
Lenght: 6. 3 kms
Laps: 49
Maximum Speed: 308 kms/hr
There will be four high speed stretches, 6 low speed corners and 3 ideal spots for drivers to overtake other cars in the Bahrain Grand Prix for 2010.
Corners of the Bahrain Grand Prix Circuit as described by Mark Webber:
Breaking very very hard for the first corner and a very slow hairpin. Towards turn 4 the circuit is very open and wide but then you have to break hard for the corner. After turn 4, the drivers will shift to the new part of the track which is very slow. Two right hand corners with the second one being extremely tight. Then come down the hill to a very tight right hand corner at the bottom of the hill. After the penultimate corner, the track is straight. However, wind conditions play a very crucial role in Bahrain and the drivers will have to be very careful with their top speeds and slow corners. The last corner is slightly a blind entry and its very easy to run out of the road on exit.
That was Bahrain F1 Circuit for the 2010. We do have a video for you.
Finally, its out. The news is that US F1 Racing will not be participating in 2010 F1 season. Its unfortunate for Formula 1 and American F1 fans who were looking forward to an all American outfit.
Ken Anderson, the team principal confirmed that the US F1 team will not race for the 2010 season and that they have applied to the FIA to hold its entry until 2011. He also confirmed that US F1 is not shutting down but the staff has been sent on unpaid leave. Anderson added that this was suppose to be confidential but someone has leaked the information to the media,
US F1 is working with the FIA and hopefully they will come out with the solution. However, its too late for this season. US F1’s demise has created a vacancy for the 2010 F1 season and Stefan GP will be hopeful to fill this spot. But everything is in the hands of FIA. It can either allow Stefan GP and late entry into F1 2010 season or go with only 12 teams instead of originally planned 13. We will let you know.
Campos Meta will now race the F1 2010 season under the name – Hispania Racing F1 Team. Spaniard Jose Ramon Carabante acquired Campos Meta from Adrian Campos after Campos was struggling with its finances. However, Adrian Campos is likely to stay as Executive Vice President of Hispania F1 Racing Team.
The team will be based out of Campos Meta’s factory in Alzira for the 2010 season. Colin Kolles will be the team principal of Hispania Racing. The team hopes of a successful debut in Bahrain on March 14, 2010. The new team will be presented in Spain on Thursday where it will announce its two main drivers for the 2010 F1 season.
Karun Chandhok, the Indian motorsport hero has finally closed the deal with Campos Meta F1 Racing Team. Yesterday Campos Meta Team Principal, Colin Kolles confirmed that Karun was very close to signing a deal with Campos Meta.
Karun Chandhok will be the second Indian driver after Narain Karthikeyan to race for a Formula 1 team. Karthikeyan did this in 2005 with Team Jordan. Interestingly Narain Karthikeyan was also signed by Colin Kolles for Jordan.
Karun’s deal with Campos Meta will surely interest Indian fans who thought that some Indian will drive for Force India. After last year’s announcement by Force India, it seems that this is the biggest announcement for Indian F1 fans. Karun we wish you all the luck and hope you will be the best rookie in 2010.
The most talked about couple and an item in F1, Lewis Hamilton and Nicole Scherzinger have jointly announced their split after roughly two years of being with each other. Shit happens…I know!
The Pussycat Dolls singer, Nicole Scherzinger is 31 years old and six years elder to Lewis Hamilton. They met at the 2007 MTV Awards in Munich and since then have been together. The world noticed Nicole Scherzinger with Hamilton in Monaco during the F1 race. She was later spotted in Brazil in the pit celebrating Lewis Hamilton’s world championship title.
Both Lewis and Nicole announced in a joint statement that they will concentrate on their respective careers and will remain good friends.
Michael Schumacher, the 7 time Formula 1 world champion will make his comeback at Jerez by testing a GP2 Car. Mercedes F1 confirmed that Schumacher has been granted a special permission by the FIA to test a GP2 Car.
The pre-season testing of F1 cars is not permitted for the next three weeks as per the new FIA rules but Mercedes and Schumacher have found a way to get the German legend back on track through a GP2 test at Jerez. Michael will spend three days testing a GP2 development car starting Tuesday.
Schumacher will drive the 2011 – 2013 GP2 car which is still in its development stages and the car manufacturers will benefit from Michael’s technical experience and a valuable feedback. Bruno Michel, the GP2 organiser said that its a milestone for the GP2 as the car is being tested by one of the greats in Formula 1 and that the entire GP2 unit is privileged.
Michael Schumacher, who is returning to F1 after a failed comeback last year due to a neck injury last test drove the 2 year old Ferrari at Mugello in August 2009. Both Schumacher and Mercedes have confirmed that the 41 year old driver has now fully recovered from the neck injury and fit to take his career to new heights. The Jerez GP2 test will definitely help Schumacher in the official F1 Group test in Valencia on Feb 01, 2010.
Frenchman Eric Boullier is new Renault F1 team boss and principal for the 2010 season. Renault F1 which is now jointly owned by Renault and Luxembourg based Genii Capital announced this on Tuesday January 5th, 2010. Renault was looking for Flavio Briatore’s replacement since he resigned from his post after the race fixing scandal in Singapore Grand Prix.
Eric Boullier, 36, is the youngest team principal for the 2010 F1 season. He was earlier responsible for Genii Capital’s, Gravity Sport Management where he served as the CEO of the company. Boullier was the team boss of France A1 GP team before joining Gravity Sports Management.
Eric Boullier said that he is very proud to join the Renault F1 Team and hopes to take the team to victory again. He said that Renault F1 is one of the most popoluar names in motorsport and with hard work and determination, the team can come up again. While Eric will see the sporting and performance aspects, technical director, Bob Bell will see the team’s design and technical department.
Robert Kubica’s manager has already confirmed that his driver will stay with Renault F1 after its merger with Genii Capital. Boullier also confirmed that the 2nd driver will have to be good so that he can push Robert Kubica and challenge him. As of now, Nick Heidfeld has emerged as the best choice for Renualt’s 2nd driver position after missing out a driver seat with Mercedes.
Jenson Button the F1 World Champion is happy with McLaren Mercedes and delighted to see a good atmosphere in the team. Button, who joined McLaren Mercedes after wiining the title with Brawn said that he is looking forward to drive the new 2010 car next month.
Button who will race alongside 2008 world champion Lewis Hamilton said in his first Q&A that he is already feeling at home and thrilled to be a Mclaren man. He went on to say that he is very happy to be a part of the most famous names in Formula 1. Button will not be allowed to test his new F1 car until February and he said that he will be using this time to know everyone at McLaren Mercedes specially the engineering team.
Button, who had to wait for 10 years in F1 to win his first title is now desperate to hold on to his title and the number 1 on his car. He went on to say that the next ten weeks will largely decide the destiny of the 2010 season. He also said that he is more motivated than before and looks forward to the 2010 F1 season.
Guess what…Michael Schumacher is back!!! The German legend will race for Mercedes GP Petronas Formula 1 Team and with his ex-boss Ross Brawn, who was the mastermind in all his seven championships.
Schumacher will partner Nico Roseberg in Ross Brawn’s another quest to World Championship in 2010. The deal is for one year with an option of extension if the return goes well. It is also believed that Mercedes wanted Sebastian Vettel in the team but the German is contracted with Red Bull F1 Racing until 2012.
Schumacher who was forced to call-off his return this year following Massa’s injury is beleived to have worked on his neck injury and fit to make his comeback. Ferrari F1 on the other side, have already agreed to release Schumacher from his current role if the German decides to race for Mercedes.
Schumacher’s comeback is probably Formula One’s most high profile comebacks after Niki Lauda announced his comeback in 1982 for McLaren Mercedes. Everyone is positive about Schumacher’s return to F1 and some feel that the seven time world champion will be outpaced by younger drivers. Lets leave that for the Race Day action but we are sure that his comeback is good for the sport.
