Ferrari’s danger man
I’ll admit to being surprised by Stefano Domenicali’s recent revelation that, in the aftermath of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, he considered resigning his post as Ferrari team principal. Yes,…
I’ll admit to being surprised by Stefano Domenicali’s recent revelation that, in the aftermath of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, he considered resigning his post as Ferrari team principal. Yes,…
As Fernando Alonso chased Nico Hulkenberg in the early stages of the Brazilian Grand Prix, it was apparent that on the long climb at the end of the lap the…
As I write, there is some uncertainty that the Korean Grand Prix – a race no one within the sport, save Bernie Ecclestone, seems to want – will actually take…
Mark Webber and Lewis Hamilton came to Spa 1-2 in the World Championship, and although Hamilton superbly won the race, and regained the points lead, Webber wasn’t too upset, for…
As one who has loved both Formula 1 and the USA all his waking life, I’m delighted to see the two reunited in 2012. And the more I learn about…
When it was announced, in September 2009, that Ferrari had decided to terminate Kimi Räikkönen’s contract a year ahead of time, and to put Fernando Alonso in with Felipe Massa,…
“Not bad for a number two driver,” was Mark Webber’s cryptic comment over the radio on his victorious slowing-down lap, and thereby hung a tale. Twenty-four hours earlier, at the…
Dear Nigel, This question has nothing whatsoever to do with racing, despite me following your writings for many years, most recently in Motor Sport, and being an ardent fan. I…
Dear Nigel, We all know that you are anti-Ferrari/Italian, but my question is why? Is it solely because you are British? Marco Cimmarusti Dear Marco, Forgive me, but I’m astounded…
Dear Nigel, First of all, many thanks for all the great pieces you’ve written over the years, including your book on Gilles Villeneuve. I know you have been asked numerous…
Dear Nigel, I’ve enjoyed your articles and books since a teenager, and have always wanted to ask about three drivers who did not make it into your Grand Prix Greats book,…
An aspect of Grand Prix racing which has never failed to fascinate me is the ‘instant’ appraisal of a driver’s worth. There really is some truth in the old cliché…