Man or machine? Why was Schumacher slower than Rosberg all weekend
March 14, 2010 by vmr
Filed under F1B Op-Ed, Parc Fermé, Prime & Option, Top Story, VMR on Sunday
After all the excitement and hype and luck this weekend for Ferrari at the season opener in Bahrain (F1B race report found here, written by yours truly), something has been sticking in my mind regarding Michael Schumacher. Since Sunday is my weekly column day, I thought I’d share it and ask your opinion.
When Schumacher announced [...]
Winter Testing Analysis: A faux championship makes Ferrari most likely to succeed
February 28, 2010 by vmr
Filed under F1B Op-Ed, Parc Fermé, People & Events, Top Story, VMR on Sunday
After fifteen days of watching lap times and red flags and hearing the teams bemoan wet and windy conditions, one has to wonder, what does it all mean? Simply put, those watching have really no idea what any of the faster or slower lap times mean, if only because each team used the on-track time [...]
Barcelona full test analysis: Inconsistent teams, consistent drivers
February 28, 2010 by vmr
Filed under Parc Fermé, People & Events
No more testing in 2010. Lots of racing, though. This past week’s testing in Barcelona has been one where the teams did not complain about the weather, and F1B actually had someone at the test session. Even with an eye-witness and access to all the team’s Twitter accounts and some live timing, it is still [...]
Barcelona testing, day 3: Rosberg fastest before the rain
February 27, 2010 by vmr
Filed under Prime & Option
Yet again, the teams were beset by their least-favorite weather conditions this testing season, with rain arriving in Barcelona after two and a half days of clear testing. Nico Rosberg’s time was fastest before the rain began and it held all afternoon, even after the circuit drying out again. Unfortunately, Twitter has become a bit [...]
Barcelona testing, day 2: The Hulk fastest, just barely
February 26, 2010 by vmr
Filed under Prime & Option, Top Story
While more in-depth coverage of the test session Friday will be posted from our man on the scene in Barcelona later today, the session is over and the final times have been posted. Nico Hulkenberg held on to his position as fastest at the end of the session, as second quickest Fernando Alonso spun off, [...]
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