Tom Belso JeanPierre Beltoise Olivier Beretta Allen Berg Georges Berger
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Exclusive: Ferrari are Red Bull?s main rivals now, says Herbert
Former formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert believes Ferrari are the team to challenge Red Bull for race victories for the remainder of the season ? but insists the championship race is all but over. Sebastian Vettel picked up his 6th race win of the season at Sunday?s European Grand Prix to set a new record [...]
Jimmy Bryan Clemar Bucci Ronnie Bucknum Ivor Bueb Sebastien Buemi
Fernando Alonso: ?I?m sure Lewis will be aggressive??
Fernando Alonso was in upbeat mood after qualifying in Valencia, despite being unable to match the front row spot he earned last time out in Canada. The local hero insists that he?s happy to start fourth, behind the Red Bulls … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/06/25/fernando-alonso-im-sure-lewis-will-be-aggressive/
Marco Apicella Mário de Araújo Cabral Frank Armi Chuck Arnold Rene Arnoux
All-action Button thrills in Canada
One of the most spectacular races in a very long time produced an appropriately stunning win from Jenson Button in the Canadian Grand Prix.
The McLaren driver came from last place to first in the space of 30 amazing laps on a track that, while it regularly produces the best race of the Formula 1 season, has never produced a race quite like this one.
It will surely go down as one of the most amazing grands prix in history and Button's performance matched it.
For a long, long time, Sebastian Vettel appeared to be on the way to another imperious victory, but the German made his first mistake in what has been a virtually flawless season to hand his English rival a fully deserved victory half way around the last lap.
"An amazing day," said a scarcely believing Button as he sat down in front of the media a few minutes after climbing out of the car.
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And as if to underline just how incredible it was, how much the end result turned on the right decisions and the right breaks at the right time, the heavens opened again no more than an hour after the end of the race, in even more dramatic fashion than they had in the course of an afternoon that left almost everyone involved dizzy.
For more than half the race, Button appeared completely out of contention.
He collided with team-mate Lewis Hamilton - an incident for which he apologised even though it appeared to be at least as much Hamilton's fault; made five pit stops to change tyres; survived a collision with Ferrari's Fernando Alonso; and visited the pits a further time to serve a drive-through penalty for going too fast when the safety car was deployed.
Button was last at the penultimate of four restarts under the safety car, with 30 laps to go.
And yet he sliced through the backmarkers with the clinical precision he displays when he is on top form and timed a final pit stop to change to slick tyres perfectly - only one lap after Mark Webber made the call himself, one that was instrumental in moving Vettel's team-mate from the midfield into podium contention.
Those final 20 laps were some of the most exhilarating I have witnessed since I started watching F1 30 or so years ago, as Button closed in on the lead at a pace Webber described as "on a different planet from the rest of us".
With 15 laps to go, Vettel looked unassailable as he pulled away in the lead and Button homed in on a battling Michael Schumacher, who produced by far the most convincing drive of his comeback so far, and Webber.
A final safety car on lap 57 was what put Button into victory contention. He would have easily passed Schumacher and Webber, but the safety car reduced Vettel's lead from a probably uncatchable 10 seconds to zero.
At the restart, the German pulled it out to 3.1 seconds again while Button battled to get past Webber and Schumacher but the Englishman was in range.
He closed remorselessly in - 1.6secs, 1.3secs, 1.1secs, 0.9secs - and Vettel buckled under the pressure.
Hamilton paid generous tribute afterwards. "Jenson drove absolutely amazing," he told BBC F1 pit-lane reporter Ted Kravitz as he filmed his behind the scenes report for this website.
"With all the commotion going on, the pressure he put on Vettel at the end, I knew he was going to get him."
Despite his error, Vettel is still in a very strong position in the championship. He actually extended his lead by two points and is now two wins and a fifth place clear of his closest rival, which is now Button following Hamilton's retirement.
His mistake proves that he is beatable if he is pushed hard enough, as was the case last year.
But Hamilton - who still seems the man with the biggest chance of overhauling him for all Button's genius on Sunday - will need to get his act together again if he is to do so.
His controversial collision with Button led to his visiting the race stewards to explain his actions for the sixth time in seven races - an extension of a record that led to the McLaren driver coming out with his now-infamous Ali G remarks after the last race in Monaco.
In the midst of Hamilton's reaction, one phrase was particularly telling. Where does your season go from here, he was asked. "Onwards and upwards," he replied. "Go to the next one and try to stay out of trouble."
Hamilton at least finished an incident-packed race in Monaco. In Canada, where in hindsight he could have won, there were more errors.
He was in the wars as soon as the drivers were released following a safety car start, colliding with Webber in an incident Hamilton admitted was his fault.
Two laps later, as he fought to make up lost ground, came the collision with Button.
It was a racing incident - Button should probably have seen Hamilton, who should probably have realised the gap was going to close.
But who was to blame is not really the point. Hamilton does seem to have turned into a magnet for trouble this year, and there seems little doubt that the situation is arising out of frustration at helplessly watching another title slip away.
Be that as it may, a slight change of approach is required if Hamilton is to deliver fully his fantastic potential.
"It's the nature of Lewis's attacking style," said David Coulthard as he analysed the Button-Hamilton collision on BBC One. "It's easy to knock someone when they're involved in a series of incidents, but it's why Lewis has so many fans around the world.
"This is just a phase he's going through. He believes he's the best driver in the world. Right now McLaren are not able to give him a winning car, and he's getting frustrated.
Lewis Hamilton was penalised twice by the stewards at the Monaco Grand Prix a fortnight ago. Photo: Getty
"He wants to win, and that passion, that drive, is what's causing him to get up close and personal with other cars. If I was his management, I'd be saying: 'Chill. Everyone knows you're a great driver, just enjoy it.'"
Heading into the weekend, Hamilton named Ayrton Senna and Gilles Villeneuve as two legendary drivers to whom he would like to be compared.
Undoubtedly Hamilton shares their speed, their verve, their charisma, and their good looks. But he also shares their occasional tendency to go over the limit.
That is, of course, what has given all three their enormous global appeal but in all three cases it also led to races lost through going too far.
Hamilton might well think he fancies his chances against Vettel in a Red Bull.
And, brilliantly as the world champion is driving at the moment, Hamilton is not alone in thinking that is with good reason. What a battle it would be.
But, apparently under contract to McLaren until the end of next season, that prospect is probably not a possibility for the foreseeable future.
Hamilton has to do battle with what he has and make the most of it. If he is to do that, he must stop fretting about Vettel and relax into his racing. In that, he could learn a thing or two from his team-mate.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/andrewbenson/2011/06/all-action_button_thrills_in_c.html
George Connor George Constantine John Cordts David Coulthard Piers Courage
Watch a Bangladeshi bus T-bone another bus [video]
Nevermind the multiple pedestrians walking straight through the intersection, or traffic lights that don't work...
Alberto Ascari Peter Ashdown Ian Ashley Gerry Ashmore Bill Aston
Williams strengthens technical team
Williams has announced two more key technical appointments as the team attempts to improve its fortunes in the build-up to 2012 and the departure of Sam Michael. Jason Somerville will take up the role of Head of Aerodynamics on August … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/06/28/williams-strengthens-technical-team/
Karun Chandhok Alain de Changy Colin Chapman Dave Charlton Pedro Matos Chaves
Batman's new ride will be a Lamborghini Aventador
In the past few years, supercars have been all the rage in blockbuster movies, having appeared in a growing number of them that involve superheroes. Iron Man began that trend when Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., was seen riding the Audi R8 a few years back. Since then, a lot of high-budget summer movies have taken to exotics to serve as the protagonist’s main ride, including the Audi R8 Spyder in Iron Man 2, the Ferrari 458 Italia in the about-to-be-released Transformers: Dark of the Moon, and the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 in The Dark Knight.
We bring this up because, apparently, the new Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises, will feature none other than the Lamborghini Aventador as Bruce Wayne’s new set of wheels.
A couple of photos were even snapped by a forum member of Luxury4play showing the Lamborghini supercar in full movie dress up, including plates that say "Gotham" to go with a slightly different, yet subtle, silver finish.
It’s unlikely that this Aventador is going to be the new Batmobile for the movie because it doesn’t have all the trinkets and gizmos that are mandatory for Batman’s crime-fighting ride. Chalk the Aventador up as the latest in Bruce Wayne’s growing auto garage. Let’s just hope that it doesn’t suffer the same fate as that of the Murcielago LP640 - it crashed heavily in one scene - in the Dark Knight.
Batman's new ride will be a Lamborghini Aventador originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 29 June 2011 17:00 EST.
Martin Donnelly Carlo Abate George Abecassis Kenny Acheson Andrea de Adamich
2012 Mercedes B-Class spied wearing less camouflage
The strip tease continues as our spies have caught the 2012 Mercedes B-Class wearing less camouflage than ever before. 
Elio de Angelis Marco Apicella Mário de Araújo Cabral Frank Armi Chuck Arnold
2012 Bentley Continental GTC Speed facelift spied for first time
Our spy photographers have managed to catch the first pictures of the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC Speed. See the images inside 
Alan Brown Walt Brown Warwick Brown Adolf Brudes Martin Brundle
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Ecclestone: Vettel?s success ?more noteworthy? than Schumacher?s | 2011 F1 season
Bernie Ecclestone believes Sebastian Vettel's success in F1 is even more impressive than Michael Schumacher's was a decade ago.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/-9xyHewWlgE/
Jose Dolhem Martin Donnelly Carlo Abate George Abecassis Kenny Acheson
McLaren lead the First Practice Session in Spanish Formula One Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button gave a strong start to McLaren in the Spanish Formula1 (F1) Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya in Spain. Both the drivers topped the charts in the first practice session here in Spain. Lewis Hamilton topped the first practice session followed by team mate Jenson Button.
Mercedes, who have come up [...]
Mercedes, who have come up [...]
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Ian Burgess Luciano Burti Roberto Bussinello Jenson Button Tommy Byrne
Rolls-Royce 102EX undergoes testing for world tour
The Rolls-Royce 102EX isn't winning over too many fans, but the company is pushing ahead with development. 
Gerhard Berger Eric Bernard Enrique Bernoldi Enrico Bertaggia Tony Bettenhausen
customization tips please?
I need some tips on customizing a yellow 1932 ford coupe model, any suggestions?
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/965652.aspx
Manny Ayulo Luca Badoer Giancarlo Baghetti Julian Bailey Mauro Baldi
Ford Mustang "Blue Angels" Edition
Every year, Ford rolls out a special edition one-piece Mustang for the very purpose of auctioning it off at the EAA AirVenture in July for the benefit of the EAA Young Eagles program. These babies - as with all one-off edition cars - are exceedingly rare for the very simple reason that there’s only one of them being made.
This year, the one-off, aviation-themed Mustang GT was built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of naval aviation. It comes with a specific blue-and-yellow color scheme that takes itself from the colors of the ’Blue Angels’ fighter group with a yellow "Blue Angels" script and crest on the doors. Likewise, the crest can also be found on the interior of the car, where they are stitched into the leather Recaro seats.
On top of that, Ford also upgraded the Mustang’s powertrain, improving the output of the car’s 5.0-liter V8 engine from 412 horsepower to 500 horsepower. There’s also a Ford Racing handling package, a new performance exhaust, and race-track capable brakes.
Last year, Ford was able to auction off the Mustang SR-71 "Blackbird" for $375,000. Judging by the enthusiastic turn out for these events, we wouldn’t be surprised if the Mustang GT "Blue Angels" Edition hits that mark again, maybe even exceeding it.
If you’re interested in bidding for this one-off bad boy, you need to pre-qualify by calling Matt Miller at the EAA Development Office at 1-800-236-1025 before July 25, 2011.
In the meantime, hit the jump to check out a short preview of the one-off Mustang.
Ford Mustang "Blue Angels" Edition originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 29 June 2011 13:00 EST.
Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/ford/2012-ford-mustang-blue-angels-edition-ar111951.html
Phil Cade Alex Caffi John CampbellJones Adrián Campos John Cannon
2012 Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Special Edition announced
To celebrate the impending release of Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Chevrolet has announced plans to offer a limited edition Camaro. 
Tony Crook Art Cross Geoff Crossley Chuck Daigh Yannick Dalmas
dashboard decals
is there a company that makes decals for dashboards? I'm tired of trying to paint them.
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/965150.aspx
Yannick Dalmas Derek Daly Christian Danner Jorge Daponte Anthony Davidson
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Lotus Renault confirm Heidfeld as Kubica stand-in
The Lotus Renault Formula One team have announced that German F1 Driver Nick Heidfeld will replace the injured Robert Kubica as a starting driver for the beginning of the F1 2011 season.
Robert Kubica broke several bones and almost lost his right hand in a horrific rally accident earlier this month. He is out of action [...]
Robert Kubica broke several bones and almost lost his right hand in a horrific rally accident earlier this month. He is out of action [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/formula-f1/~3/09_nFyJu4hQ/
Georges Berger Gerhard Berger Eric Bernard Enrique Bernoldi Enrico Bertaggia
1/25 scale Minilite wheels & tires?
I'm currently building the 1/25 scale Revell Datsun 510 to rally spec, and I'm in need of Minilite OR Panasport style wheels AND a relatively narrow to scale mud & snow tire. I would expect that a 13 inch or 14 inch to scale would suffice, no real preference. Does anybody make these wheels and/or tires available as a set?
My other option, of course, is to steal them from another model kit. From when I was a kid, I remember that the 1/24-1/25 scale AMT Sunbeam Tiger had them, but that kit seems to be tough to find these days. Any suggestions as what other kits might be of help?
TJ
Holland Michigan
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/965701.aspx
Colin Davis Jimmy Daywalt JeanDenis Deletraz Patrick Depailler Pedro Diniz
Button Steps Up Pre Season Training With Lance Armstrong
Jenson Button teamed up with record breaking cyclist Lance Armstrong, as he continues to prepare for another Formula One season. The McLaren driver excitedly tweeted that he would be riding with Armstrong, the 7 time Tour de France winner, in Hawaii. Armstrong responded via Twitter “I hope he doesn’t ride as srong as he drives [...]
Source: http://f1fanatics.wordpress.com/2011/01/07/button-steps-up-pre-season-training-with-lance-armstrong/
Tony Bettenhausen Mike Beuttler Birabongse Bhanubandh Lucien Bianchi Gino Bianco
Greaserama on labor day!
for those of you that live in Kansas or Missouri, there is a big car show on labor day weekend, there are some people that sell antique and rare models, i will be bringing some of mine too.
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/965650.aspx
Allen Berg Georges Berger Gerhard Berger Eric Bernard Enrique Bernoldi
Bits and bobs from the F1 world
There were some interesting rumours kicking about the paddock in Valencia, one of which was that the Carabante Family wants to take control of the HRT team and is planning to promote Geoff Willis to be team principal and Gary Savage to be technical director. Well, that is the story in the Spanish press. The [...]
Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2011/06/28/bits-and-bobs-from-the-f1-world/
Birabongse Bhanubandh Lucien Bianchi Gino Bianco Hans Binder Clemente Biondetti
For the ladies?
Formula 1 has been trying to expand its demographic (or at least some of those involved have been) and the latest move in that direction is an online viral from Vodafone, with Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button continuing their acting careers, having a go at being fashion photographers. Take a look, it’s fun.
Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2011/06/27/for-the-ladies/
Paul Belmondo Tom Belso JeanPierre Beltoise Olivier Beretta Allen Berg
Marussia Virgin Racing Launch Their 2011 Car
Marussia Virgin Racing have launched their car to take on the 2011 world championship in a lavish London ceremony. The Marussia name now preceeds Virgin following a major tie up with the Russian sportscar manufacturer and the team at the end of 2010. �It has led to the new car being designated as the MVR-02. [...]
Source: http://f1fanatics.wordpress.com/2011/02/07/marussia-virgin-racing-launch-their-2011-car/
Jimmy Bryan Clemar Bucci Ronnie Bucknum Ivor Bueb Sebastien Buemi
Life in the pit lane
 The Mercedes pit crew prepare for Michael Schumacher in Singapore |
These are not select millionaires but up to 16 ordinary, yet gifted, guys; team mechanics who have worked their way up the system and often migrate from team to team, are paid real-world wages of between �30,000 and �50,000 a year, are drilled to perfection ? and whose split-second synchronisation brings their teams huge rewards.
Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/09/life_in_the_pit_lane.php
Fred Agabashian Kurt Ahrens Jr Christijan Albers Michele Alboreto Jean Alesi
Renault: Boullier unhappy with single point | 2011 European GP team review
Eric Boullier said Renault should have done better after starting ninth and eleventh.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/6RSCphrFYyo/
Pedro Diniz Duke Dinsmore Frank Dochnal Jose Dolhem Martin Donnelly
F1: Vettel Dominates In Valencia
Sebastian Vettel continued his 2011 charge with another victory on Sunday in Spain...
Source: http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/spoiler-warning-f1-results-valencia/
John CampbellJones Adrián Campos John Cannon Eitel Cantoni Bill Cantrell
Monday, June 27, 2011
Nissan to launch a new vehicle every six weeks
Nissan has unveiled their mid-term business plan which calls for launching a new vehicle every six weeks (on average). 
Philippe Adams Walt Ader Kurt Adolff Fred Agabashian Kurt Ahrens Jr
Renault: Boullier unhappy with single point | 2011 European GP team review
Eric Boullier said Renault should have done better after starting ninth and eleventh.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/f1fanatic/~3/6RSCphrFYyo/
Fred Agabashian Kurt Ahrens Jr Christijan Albers Michele Alboreto Jean Alesi
Porsche Panamera Turbo by Switzer Performance
Dubbed the P680, the $22,000 (€15,520) kit includes new turbos, a custom intercooler and a revised ECU. 
Adrián Campos John Cannon Eitel Cantoni Bill Cantrell Ivan Capelli
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