Welcome to the second issue Gulf Air Formula One Blog which will continue the team-by-team review of the 2010 season. But, first, let’s take look at the latest development and news in the world of Formula One.
- By now, all the teams have launched their 2011 challengers; Ferrari were first with their F-150 Italia (the “Italia” suffix was added after a suitcase from Ford for using one of its famous off-road trucks name). McLaren opted for a very radical design with their new MP4-26 with using L-shaped side-pods, while World Champions Red Bull’s RB7 has been produced as an evolution of their title wining the RB6.
- Lotus-Renault’s star driver Robert Kubica has been injured in a high speed rally accident while competing for fun in a rally in Italy, he has suffered a very serious hand injury, according to media sources, his right hand was severely damaged when his car crashed into a small church wall. He was admitted into a hospital where an urgent surgery was performed on his hand. He is unlikely to be able to compete in this year’s season which starts in just a month. Lotus-Renault has issued a candidate list of replacements including Bruno Senna and Nick Hiedfield.
- Despite a legal case pending in court, both of Team Lotus and the newly sponsored Lotus-Renault launched their cars with their new livery carrying the same historic name Lotus. Both cars seem to be a step forward for both teams; Team Lotus has sealed a very important deal to use Renault engines, and Red Bull gearbox and suspension systems, a step that could see them moving up the ranks in the field. On the other hand the Lotus-Renault team has consolidated its transition from a manufacturer team to a 100% independent team that runs on its own but still has the backing of Renault in form of engines and gearboxes, the team is looking forward to return to the top by building on the success it has achieved during the last season.
- The Williams team has gone into public ownership with their shares IPO, the majority of the team’s shares still in the hands of its founders Frank Williams and technical director Patrick Head.
- By now, all the teams have launched their 2011 challengers; Ferrari were first with their F-150 Italia (the “Italia” suffix was added after a suitcase from Ford for using one of its famous off-road trucks name). McLaren opted for a very radical design with their new MP4-26 with using L-shaped side-pods, while World Champions Red Bull’s RB7 has been produced as an evolution of their title wining the RB6.
- Lotus-Renault’s star driver Robert Kubica has been injured in a high speed rally accident while competing for fun in a rally in Italy, he has suffered a very serious hand injury, according to media sources, his right hand was severely damaged when his car crashed into a small church wall. He was admitted into a hospital where an urgent surgery was performed on his hand. He is unlikely to be able to compete in this year’s season which starts in just a month. Lotus-Renault has issued a candidate list of replacements including Bruno Senna and Nick Hiedfield.
- Despite a legal case pending in court, both of Team Lotus and the newly sponsored Lotus-Renault launched their cars with their new livery carrying the same historic name Lotus. Both cars seem to be a step forward for both teams; Team Lotus has sealed a very important deal to use Renault engines, and Red Bull gearbox and suspension systems, a step that could see them moving up the ranks in the field. On the other hand the Lotus-Renault team has consolidated its transition from a manufacturer team to a 100% independent team that runs on its own but still has the backing of Renault in form of engines and gearboxes, the team is looking forward to return to the top by building on the success it has achieved during the last season.
- The Williams team has gone into public ownership with their shares IPO, the majority of the team’s shares still in the hands of its founders Frank Williams and technical director Patrick Head.
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