Abu Dhabi – Dangerous crash

Yesterday, we witnessed a terrifying crash in the opening lap of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It was between Michael Schumacher and Vitantonio Liuzzi. Thankfully both emerged unhurt from the mess.

Sebastian Vettel F1 World Champion 2010

Vettel is world champion

3 key moments of 2010 season

Red Bulls cars crash in Turkey – In a very bizarre incident the two Red Bulls cars crashed during Turkish GP. Vettel went to overtake as he believed that he was faster of the two cars. But the end effect didn’t suit any of the Red Bull teammate.

Ferrari team orders at German GP – Massa pulled over towards the end of the race to let Alonso past. However the stewards imposed a fine of  $100,000 on the Ferrari team.

Red Bulls’ reliability – Vettel could have wrapped up the WDC a few races ago had he had greater reliability. The car picked up 14 poles and 8 wins in the season but still suffered with reliability issues.

 

Putin drives a Formula One car!

The Russian prime minister, Vladimir Putin, drove a Formula One race car and reached a speed of nearly 240 km/h round a track near St Petersburg.

When he finished the drive and was told his maximum speed, he smiled and said in English: “For the first time, it’s good.”

Next, Obama?

Five-way title battle

• If Alonso wins in Brazil, he will be champion unless Webber is higher than fourth

• If Alonso is second, he will be champion unless Webber is higher than eighth, Hamilton higher than fourth or Vettel wins

• If Alonso is third, he will be champion unless Webber finishes in the top 10, Hamilton in the top four and Vettel in the top three

• If Alonso does not finish on the podium, it will go to Abu Dhabi

• Button can only stay in contention if he finishes first or second but is out if Alonso finishes in the top six or if Webber is in the top two

• Vettel must beat Alonso on track to stay in contention

1 ALONSO 231pts

2 WEBBER 220pts

3 HAMILTON 210pts

4 VETTEL 206pts

5 BUTTON 189pts

Source: BBC

Mark Webber crash at European GP

Mark Webber crashed his Red Bull RB6 at the back of Heikki Kovalainen’s Lotus and landed upside down. Webber felt Kovalainen’s defence of his position was pointless against a car that was so much faster.

Crash

“I’m happy. I was just having a shower and thinking, ‘Mate, you’re lucky to be in one piece.’ “It was a nasty incident. I was surprised by what happened. I’m a little bit tender here and there but the car did a great job.” said Webber

New teams are too slow with respect to established powerhouses like Red Bull, Mclaren, Ferrari and Renault. Teams have been critical of their slow paces with Ferrari most vocal of the lot.

Looking Back: 1978 Canadian GP

Gilles Villeneuve’s first Grand Prix win and that too in front of 100,000 home supporters.

What a moment for the great man!