Author Archive for Ewan Marshall

Reaction from all the teams following the completion of the 2010 Singapore Grand Prix.

McLaren

Car #1: Jenson Button – Finished 4th: “At the start, I thought I’d take it easy on the rear tyres, because we saw earlier in the weekend how quickly they were going away, and I think doing that helped me towards the end of my first stint when I was pulling in Lewis.  Read more... (6758 words, estimated 27:02 mins reading time)

Fernando Alonso is joined by Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber following a tense race around the Marina Bay Circuit.

1. Fernando ALONSO (Ferrari), 1h57m53.579s
2. Sebastian VETTEL (Red Bull), 1h57m53.872s
3. Mark WEBBER (Red Bull), 1h58m22.720s

TV UNILATERALS  Read more... (4711 words, estimated 18:51 mins reading time)

Formula One Supremo Bernie Ecclestone has cast doubt over this year’s Korean Grand Prix, admitting that the venue may not be ready in time.

Speculation has surrounded the October event for sometime, with it now emerging that an FIA inspection, which was expected on September 21, had to be delayed.  Read more... (184 words, estimated 44 secs reading time)

Quotes from drivers and team members following qualifying in Singapore.

McLaren

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Fernando Alonso is joined by Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilt0n in the post-qualifying press conference.

SATURDAY POST-QUALIFYING PRESS CONFERENCE – September 25, 2010

DRIVERS:
1. Fernando ALONSO (Ferrari), 1m45.390s
2. Sebastian VETTEL (Red Bull), 1m45.457s
3. Lewis HAMILTON (McLaren), 1m45.571s  Read more... (3028 words, estimated 12:07 mins reading time)

Sebastian Vettel continued Red Bull’s stranglehold of the time sheets; setting the fastest time in the final practice session before qualifying.

However it could be argued that the German was fortunate to dodge a late yellow flag which prevented a number of rivals from completing their fastest laps.  Read more... (272 words, estimated 1:05 mins reading time)

Lewis Hamilton has drawn a line under his Italian Grand Prix error and is now fully focused on next weekend in Singapore.

The McLaren driver crashed out on the first lap of the Monza race, after tagging the Ferrari of Felipe Massa. Despite this, the 25-year-old is ready to put the past behind him and look towards the remainder of the season.  Read more... (598 words, estimated 2:24 mins reading time)

Colin Kolles has dismissed suggestions that Hispania is facing immediate financial issues, insisting that the Spanish outfit has more than enough backing to see out the remainder of 2010.

Speculation had continued to hang over the team following its earlier financial issues. However its team principal has refuted suggestions that it will not make it until the end of the season.  Read more... (222 words, estimated 53 secs reading time)

Nick Heidfeld says he is raring to go in Singapore, as the German makes his return to the Formula One cockpit.

Earlier this week it was announced that the 33-year-old would replace Pedro de la Rosa with immediate effect, linking up with Kamui Kobayashi at Sauber.  Read more... (219 words, estimated 53 secs reading time)

Pirelli has completed its third test ahead of its return to Formula One, with a successful two-day outing at Jerez.

Nick Heidfeld was once more behind the wheel, in his final test for the Italian manufacturer before his own return to the sport with Sauber in Singapore.  Read more... (233 words, estimated 56 secs reading time)