Tag: McLaren
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F1: our Grand Prix League 2008 standings
Well, we promised that we’d tell you how we’re doing in McLaren’s Grand Prix League 2008 contest, and here we are. Team BritsOnPole pulled in 343 points from the Australian Grand Prix, placing us 1,390th out of 18,237 players.
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F1: 2008 season preview
So, you’ve stocked up on food and booze, set the alarm clock (or planned to stay up through the night) and you’re all set for a hopefully thrilling season opener in Melbourne. Who are the runners, riders and also-rans for the coming season, and who will you be backing for the drivers’ and constructors’ championships?…
Tagged as: BMW Sauber, F1 season 2008, Ferrari, Force India, Honda, McLaren, Red Bull Racing, Renault F1, Super Aguri, Toro Rosso, Toyota, Williams F1
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F1: McLaren teamcast talks up Hamilton’s prospects
Now, we know it won’t exactly set the world of Formula One on fire to learn that Lewis Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen are the best of friends going into the 2008 season. Or that the team believes Hamilton can handle the pressure of competing at the very top of the sport. But, nevertheless, McLaren’s official…
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F1: Dennis retrospective spells the end
So, the Ron Dennis rumours have finally hardened up enough that the BBC feels it’s safe to report them. The story comes in the form of a long profile which is a pretty interesting read, as well as setting out his different roles within McLaren and what he’s actually likely to be resigning from. It’s…
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F1: De la Rosa tells Alonso ‘don’t worry, be happy’
It falls to McLaren test driver Pedro de la Rosa to kick off Brits on Pole’s Quotes to Watch Out For feature.
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F1: McLaren appeal date set, Stewart not optimistic about their chances
McLaren’s appeal against a decision not to punish the three drivers who finished ahead of Lewis Hamilton at Interlagos and were later found to have fuel temperature irregularities is due to be heard on November 15. However FIA president Max Mosley has already effectively stated that the appeal will fail.
Tagged as: Brazilian Grand Prix, FIA, Formula One, Jackie Stewart, Lewis Hamilton, Max Mosley, McLaren
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F1: Will McLaren and Renault trade drivers?
Here’s an intriguing rumour that’s doing the rounds at quite a high level – is Heikki Kovalainen about to get a drive in a McLaren?
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F1: Ecclestone says ‘silly strategy’ cost Hamilton the title
Bernie Ecclestone, never one to mince his words, has made his pronouncement about Lewis Hamilton’s botched race at Interlagos – he thinks it was McLaren’s “silly” pitstop strategy that did the damage
Tagged as: Bernie Ecclestone, Brazilian Grand Prix, Formula One, Lewis Hamilton, Mark Hughes, McLaren, Ron Dennis