A 15-year continuous run ended for Lewis Hamilton, in 2022. And something happened this season that has not occurred in Formula 1 since 1979.
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Analysis: How F1 teams kept getting bigger in 2018
2018 F1 season
Posted onRaceFans analysis shows Formula 1 teams continued to hire more staff in 2018 despite the sport’s owners planning to cap budgets after the next two seasons.
Who would have won the ‘FIA pole award’ 1950-2013
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Posted onThe FIA has proposed giving a special award to the driver who sets the most pole positions during a grand prix season. Here’s who would have won it previously.
How the F1 field has closed up in 2012
2012 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onQualifying for the Australian Grand Prix showed F1 fans can expect a close season of racing in 2012.
Hamilton has most penalties so far in 2011
F1 statistics
Posted onMore data from the revised and expanded F1 Fanatic statistics pages.
Sebastian Vettel’s assault on the F1 records
F1 statistics
Posted onAfter a scorching start to the season, Vettel is rapidly making inroads into F1’s all-time records.
New F1 Fanatic statistics pages for 2011
F1 statistics
Posted onThe new 2011 F1 statistics pages contain all the year’s data on races, qualifying, team mates and more.
New-look statistics section
Posted onThe 2010 F1 statistics page has been overhauled to make it easier to find the most useful data on the season so far. The page includes a new results index which shows each driver’s qualifying and race finishing positions for this season in one table. Find it here: F1 2010 statistics You’ll also find a … Continue reading New-look statistics section
Super-soft tyres key to Button’s win and Vettel’s disaster (Monaco GP analysis)
Posted onThe Monaco Grand Prix was all about tyres: super-soft tyres, to be exact. Button mastered them, Vettel went to pieces on them, and Williams screwed up their strategy because they were spooked by them. Here’s how the Monaco Grand Prix unfolded.
At least the racing is (slightly) better
Posted onThe political deadlock dominates the F1 headlines but on the hunch that many of you are as sick of it as I am I thought it would be a good time to write about something a bit more positive. We’ve had many discussions about whether the new technical rules for 2010 would improve the quality … Continue reading At least the racing is (slightly) better
Webber’s fine drive and Rosberg’s troubles (Spanish Grand Prix analysis)
Posted onWe’ve already discussed Rubens Barrichello’s strategy at length but there was much more going on in the Spanish Grand Prix. Here’s how Mark Webber bagged third, why Nico Rosberg had a poor race, and how Giancarlo Fisichella set a faster lap than Lewis Hamilton.
Alonso’s mega-start and Button’s killer laps (Malaysian Grand Prix analysis)
Posted onHere’s a closer look at some of the outstanding moments of the Malaysian Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso’s incredible getaway, Jenson Button’s race-winning pace, and Timo Glock’s inspired switch to intermediate tyres.
Why Kubica probably wouldn’t have won (Australian Grand Prix analysis)
Posted onAfter Robert Kubica and Sebastian Vettel’s controversial crash in the dying stages of the Australian Grand Prix, Mario Theissen claimed Robert Kubica would have won had he got past Vettel cleanly and been able to chase after leader Jenson Button. But the lap times don’t seem to support what Mario Theissen says. Here’s a look … Continue reading Why Kubica probably wouldn’t have won (Australian Grand Prix analysis)
The rise and fall of F1 driver numbers, 1980-2009 (F1 in numbers)
Posted onWith The Team Formerly Known As Honda looking increasingly unlikely to appear at the 2009 Australian Grand Prix, the 2009 F1 season could begin with the fewest starters in more than three decades.
2008 F1 season in statistics p1/2
Posted onThe first in a two-part breakdown of all the statistics of the 2008 F1 season starts with a look at how the championship battles were won. Plus, who was the best qualifier, who crashed the most, and who led the most laps. And, why Lewis Hamilton would have missed the championship in 2002.
Japanese Grand Prix progress chart
Posted onHere’s the Japanese Grand Prix progress chart showing how far apart each of the drivers were on each lap. It shows how Renault strategically out-manoeuvred BMW to get Fernando Alonso ahead of Robert Kubica, and how Kubica fought a rearguard action to keep Raikkonen behind.
2008 Japanese GP stats and facts
Posted onFernando Alonso became the first driver to win the Japanese Grand Prix at two different venues. Sebastien Bourdais led a race for the first time, and his penalty allowed Mark Webber to reach his points century. Here’s the statistics round-up from the Japanese Grand Prix.
800 F1 Grands Prix in numbers
Posted onThe Singapore Grand Prix marked the 800th round of the F1 world championship. Here?óÔé¼Ôäós a breakdown of which countries and teams have won the most races and loads more statistics and facts to do with this landmark race.
Who will be fourth-placed team? (Poll)
Posted onBehind the Ferrari-versus-McLaren-and-maybe-BMW battle for the constructors’ championship is an even closer battle for fourth place in the F1 teams’ title race. Toyota, Red Bull and Renault have been the closest contenders for the honours this year, with Williams falling back and Toro Rosso making a late surge. Which of these five will claim ‘best … Continue reading Who will be fourth-placed team? (Poll)
2008 European Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onFelipe Massa had a lot to celebrate after the European Grand Prix after dominating the weekend. So did Bridgestone who marked their 200th F1 race start – regardless of the fact it was actually their 202nd appearance. Plus, which of Ayrton Senna’s records did Jenson Button match? Find out more F1 statistics and facts from … Continue reading 2008 European Grand Prix stats and facts