Power wins bizarre IndyCar season-opener in Brazil
Power and Hunter-Reay battled for the lead before the Aussie took the top position for good with three-and-a-half minutes remaining. The inaugural race in Brazil was scheduled for 75 laps, but Indy Racing League officials placed a time limit on the event due to numerous accidents and a brief delay for a thunderstorm. The 29-year-old driver made his first start since he was seriously injured in a practice crash last August at Sonoma, Ca. He claimed his second career IndyCar victory.... [Read The entire article]
Alonso wins Bahrain GP, Schumacher sixth
Alonso, a two-time F1 champion, benefited from Sebastian Vettel’s late-race mishap. Vettel started on the pole and led two-thirds of the 49-lap race, but the Red Bull driver lost power, allowing Alonso to sweep by and take the lead for good. Read More →
Franchitti takes pole for season-opener in Brazil
One day after qualifying was delayed due to poor track conditions, Franchitti lapped the 2.6-mile, 11-turn street circuit in one minute, 27.7354 seconds. Qualifying took place on the same day as the race — a first for the series. “I was a little surprised to get into (the Firestone Fast Six),” Franchitti said. “I didn’t have a very good day yesterday. We struggled to get my car the way I wanted it to work.” IRLofficials postponed Saturday’s scheduled... [Read The entire article]
Qualifying at Sao Paulo postponed
Officials made the decision after receiving driver feedback relating to the slippery concrete along the front straightaway portion of the track. Drivers also complained of very bumpy conditions in the same section of the 2.6-mile, 11-turn street circuit. Part of the straight rests on an area referred to as the Anbembi Sambodromo, whichis one-third of a mile in length. Read More →
Vettel grabs pole at Bahrain, Schumacher qualifies seventh
Vettel, who finished second to champion Jenson Button in 2009, lapped the 3.914-mile, 23-turn Bahrain circuit during the closing 10-minute qualifying session in one minute, 54.101 seconds for his sixth career F1 pole. The young German won two of the final three grand prix last year. “I am very happy to be on pole thanks to the team,” Vettel said. “To come here the first time that everyone really shows how strong they are and to be on top is a very nice feeling.” ... [Read The entire article]
Schumacher’s comeback, expanded grid highlight 2010 season
It’s anyone’s guess right now who the favorite is to win this year’s F1 world championship, as several drivers, particularly reigning titleholder Jenson Button, have new rides. The grid has increased with three new teams added and new rules are in place to make this one of the most competitive seasons in the sports’ 61-year history. THE SEVEN-TIME CHAMPION RETURNS Schumacher announced in December he was ending his three-year retirement in F1, as he joined the newly... [Read The entire article]
