Tag: Jason Plato
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Opinion: why there’s more to racing than marble and gold taps
Anyone watching qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix was advised to do so on an empty stomach – or risk extreme nausea from all the hype about the facilities and the hero-worship of the region’s money.
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Over the white line: Send the British GP to Portimao!
This week we heard, to the exclusion of almost everything else, how Donington Park got permission for the redevelopment that will, if successful, see it hosting the 2010 British Grand Prix.
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Hamilton collects Autosport, BRDC and Seagrave awards
Lewis Hamilton has been named International Racing Driver of the Year at this year’s Autosport Awards – for the second year running – as well as picking up a prestigious BRDC Gold Star.
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Over the white line: humble pie and Rocket Red
This week the most exciting thing to happen was the long-awaited appearance of a coveted McLaren rocket red victory shirt through the letterbox of Brits on Pole Global HQ – and, gosh, it is red.
Tagged as: BTCC, Darren Turner, Donington Park, Formula One, Giorgio Pantano, GP2, Heikki Kovalainen, Jason Plato, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Simon Gillett, The Stig, Top Gear
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BTCC at Silverstone: picture gallery
Photos from the BTCC and its supporting races at Silverstone on August 31 – Jason Plato battles with Fabrizio Giovanardi, Adam Christodoulou battles with cruel fate, and everyone else battles with the English weather.
Tagged as: Adam Christodoulou, BTCC, Formula Renault UK, gallery, Jason Plato, Porsche Carrera Cup GB, Silverstone
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F1: Lewis Hamilton wins gold star from BRDC
Lewis Hamilton might not be F1 world champion this year, but at least there’s a consolation prize on offer – in the form of a (literal) gold star from the British Racing Drivers’ Club. The boy wonder has been awarded the BRDC’s 2007 Gold Star award, handed over for his outstanding contribution to motorsport.