Silverstone GP Results

1. Glock, Stock and Two Smoking Constructors - 609

2. Still Chewing - 591

3. Gurning Rubber - 516

4. Besta di Resta - 507

5. The Best Team - 474

6= The Pitstop Princess - 472

6= Trulli Scrumptious - 472

8. Lord of the Wings - 461

9. Fuelled by Tiger Blood - 455

10. Must do better... - 438

11. Beauty & the F1 Geek - 354

12. Hippy F1 - 280

13. Ferrari Fanatic - 259

14. Wheelie Wheelie Fast - 225

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011 Notes

Aside from perusing beautiful cars old and new, the Festival of Speed provides insights into the world of motor racing. Here is what I gleaned from this year's visit.

Still Chewing pointed out that there is nothing new in F1, this 1900-type Lohner-Porsche has electric motors on it's front wheels.

I think I've found the design flaw that has led to Williams poor performance this year. As suspected the radical three-wheel concept was the wrong way to go.

Still, they feel they're on to a winner with next year's design:

As ever, Red Bull say "What regulations?"


Lotus unveilled a new driving strategy to keep themselves from earning any serious points this season:



I've found out how former F1 commentators earn a few meagre pennies to keep themselves afloat. Can you name either of the two below (add a comment to do so)?

Lastly, if anyone would like to show their appreciation of the site by way of a small token, I would like one of these please:

A Morgan Aero

Guess which lucky former F1 world champion got to meet the Pitstop Princess at Goodwood?

Here's a clue...he drove this car...


Yes.....

Nigel Mansell. I was quick to blame him for my long-suffering ordeal as a Williams supporter and he assures me *BIG NEWS* that Williams is going to make an announcement on Monday that is great news and will make everyone happy. Following discussion, I have decided this could be one of three things:

1. They will announce who is replacing Sam Michael (this is the most-likely).

2. A new engine supplier (this is my favourite).

3. A Mansell Jr. is going to drive for them!

I'll keep you all updated on Monday....watch this space.

Europe GP - "Better than anything you can imagine"

Possibly only for you, Seb. Jenson said it was a boring race and I think he was closer to the mark. Do we have higher standards now? Probably not.

The only other point to note today is that DC needs to spend some time learning to identify the drivers and cars at the tail end of the grid. Come on, get it right, you're paid out of our licence fee, we demand better.

Europe Charts

Chart of Lust

1. (new entry) 24 finishers - mainly because it means that both Williams actually finished. Outside of the points, of course.
2. (new entry) Heat - how will they cope at the really hot races? Want some of that sunshine here though.

Chart of Loathing

1. (static) Vettel on pole - still snoozesome
2. (new entry) Tyre strategy chat - booooring
3. (new entry) Vettle's golf ball helmet - or is it the Epcot Centre?
4. (new entry) EJ and Jake's grid walk - you were just talking to each other off of the grid too, come on.