italian grand prix

The Italian Grand Prix

The trend continued at Monza. Not a trend saying Car A is more competitive than Car B or that Driver X is on top form and has the measure of contenders Y and Z. No, the continuing trend shows the 2012 season to be eventful but inconsistent and unpredictable.

Belgian GP report

A large chunk of the Belgian Grand Prix story was written within seconds of the start as a multiple accident took out four of the leading contenders. But that incident should not detract from headlines carved out by the man who led from start to finish. Jenson Button was clear of the chaos thanks to having taken pole position in the same commanding style he would use to control the 12th round of the championship.

Funky flash mob

Pirelli put together this funky flash mob ahead of the Italian Grand Prix a few weeks ago.

Funky flash mob

Pirelli put together this funky flash mob ahead of the Italian Grand Prix a few weeks ago.  

Cometh the hour, cometh the champion

McLaren’s first one-two finish at Monza could not have come at a better time for the Woking-based team. And as for Fernando Alonso, his maiden Italian Grand Prix victory may rank as one of the best performances of the double world champion’s career.

GP comment: Luck evens out

Although Fernando Alonso was criticised for making negative comments about his team after the Chinese Grand Prix, he turned in a polished performance at Suzuka.

GP Comment: Schumi to retire

Even though the announcement that Michael Schumacher will retire at the end of 2006 was not really a surprise, it’s still hard to believe that the man that put F1 on the world map will soon bid farewell to it all.

Review: Italian Grand Prix

Michael Schumacher decimated Fernando Alonso’s lead in the F1 driver’s championship by dominating the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday. By contrast, the Ferrari star’s Spanish rival suffered a devastating engine failure nine laps from the chequered flag.