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Opinion and analysis of Formula 1 and its history. A fan since the days of Williams Renault, Jacques Villeneuve, Schumacher v Hakkinen and Jordan GP. #Formula1
Only Fisichella and Kimi Raikkonen were on the podium as Fernando Alonso, who placed third, was taken to hospital after a horrifying crash that brought the race to an abrupt halt. It took six days to determine that Fisichella was the correct winner. #Formula1 #F1
December 14, 2025 at 4:11 AM
If there is anything that sums up the chaotic nature of the race, it's the image of Giancarlo Fisichella's Jordan, the eventual winner, catching fire in parc ferme. #Formula1
December 14, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Then there was the amount of thrilling twists and turns throughout, with two Safety Car deployments, some high-profile DNF's and Schumacher having to deal with Raikkonen on fiery form and his F2002 losing its bargeboards. #Formula1 #F1
December 11, 2025 at 3:33 AM
The opener for the 2003 season was awash with emphasis on regulation changes, a new points system and format for qualifying. There were also concerns about TV ratings. The first race was a thrilling reminder of how unpredictable it could all be. Coulthard's win truly was unexpected. #Formula1
December 11, 2025 at 3:29 AM
The 1998 race lives rent-free in my head, but it's also a tremendous track on a normal day.
December 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
When I posted about this myself I totally forgot to mention Newey, but yes, a definite passing of the guard moment for Red Bull after two decades of being in the grips of these three. Maybe Mekies can now steer the team through his vision and choices.
December 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
For the next five seasons Jaguar would struggle. Niki Lauda was Team Principal for a spell and Irvine scored occasional podiums, but there was a feeling that Jaguar's entry into the world of F1 Racing was a disappointment and it would be bought by the end of 2004 by Red Bull. #Formula1
December 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
In 1999, the team was purchased by Jaguar who emerged on to the grid in 2000 under amongst a very high profile launch. Eddie Irvine joined its ranks as driver after leaving Ferrari, but like BAR the previous season, the hype delivered little in the way of great results. #Formula1
December 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Another pivotal career starter within Sauber was Felipe Massa. Massa's time was complex. After his rookie season in 2002, he was dropped, becoming a test driver for Ferrari in '03, but would return to Sauber in '04 and stay until the end 2005, eventually joining Ferrari in 2006. #Formula1
December 8, 2025 at 4:14 AM
The Sauber seat was the first competitive drive in F1 for Kim Raikokonen (pictured here with Nick Heidfeld) and who made an immediate impact upon his debut. Only after one year at the team, he'd make his way to McLaren and replace two-time World Champion Mika Hakkinen. #Formula1
December 8, 2025 at 4:06 AM