Tag: Lewis Hamilton

Predictions For the 2009 F1 Championship

Posted on April 11, 2023

The 2008 Formula One season has just ended in what can only be called dramatic fashion. Lewis Hamilton rescued his championship by passing a slick shod Toyota in the rain in the last corner of the last lap of the season. It simply does not get any better or crazier than that.

We know that Hamilton has one the Driver’s Championship and Ferrari the Constructor’s Championship this year, but what about the 2009 season. Will it be more of the same or can we expect more changes such as the rise of BMW this year?

The answer is we can expect 2009 to be a very interesting year. Why? It comes down to a simple fact. To save money and …

Formula 1 Racing 2007 A Season Preview

Posted on August 26, 2022

With all testing now complete, the Formula 1 racing teams head to Australia for the season opener on 18 March at Albert Park. Who will be ready to fight for the top honor? Who will wear the crown at the end of the 2007 Formula 1 season?

Let us start by looking at the Formula 1 racing teams that performed well during winter testing. The last week of testing certainly belonged to the scarlet Ferrari at the hands of Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen. Ferrari topped the time sheets in most sessions in the last week of testing in Bahrain where most teams were in action and some comparisons can be made. Mclaren was a close second with both Fernando …

Formula One Review – the Best Teams in 2008

Posted on June 27, 2022

The F1 season has come to an end with the drama of Brazil wherein we saw the driver’s title go to Lewis Hamilton by the hair of his chinny, chin, chin and Ferrari score a comfortable win in the manufacturer’s point race.

As we look back on the season, it is all to easy to focus on the drivers. While there is certainly a lot to talk about in that area, drivers are only so good as their cars. In this article, we take a look at the best teams in 2008.

The best team in 2008 was clearly McLaren Mercedes. They managed to avoid the massive tactical mistakes that have plagued them in the past. Well, at least for …

Looking Back at the 2008 Formula One Season

Posted on June 6, 2022

With the conclusion of the nail biting Brazilian Grand Prix, the 2008 Formula One Season has come to an end. For the second season in a row, it was an absolute cliff hanger.

The Championships were a mixed bag between the two heated rivals in the sport. McLaren has taken the Driver’s Championship through Lewis Hamilton by one point over Felipe Massa of Ferrari. In a flip of sorts, Ferrari prevailed in the Constructor’s Championship over McLaren by 21 points. From the expressions of team members, it was clear the Driver’s Championship was the big prize.

Both championships were up for grabs going into the final race, which made for exciting racing. The Driver’s Championship was considered the more competitive …