Category: Sebastian Vettel

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Brazilian Grand Prix, Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel, Valtteri Bottas

F1 title-deciders: The right formula for a riveting race

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Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) leads Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) and Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) at the 2012 Canadian Grand Prix

Brazil 2012 is held up as the ultimate championship showdown, but it lacks key elements that make or break the excitement of F1 title-deciders.

Daniel Ricciardo, Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Mercedes, Records, Renault, Sebastian Vettel, Valtteri Bottas

F1’s best countries mapped: Drivers, wins and titles by nation

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Malaysian Grand Prix 2015 podium: from left - Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes, a Ferrari team representative, Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari, and Nico Rosberg of Mercedes

Times past, Formula One was thought of as more than just the world’s premier motor racing series. It was like … More F1’s best countries mapped: Drivers, wins and titles by nation →

Daniil Kvyat, Ferrari, Force India, Haas, Italian Grand Prix, Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull, Renault, Sauber, Sebastian Vettel, Toro Rosso, Uncategorised, Williams

The farce of F1’s grid penalty rules in the era of hybrid-turbo engines

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The grid at the Singapore Grand Prix circuit

Two weeks ago, Monza played host to the Great Grid-Place Penalty Farce – or the ‘Italian Grand Prix’, as you … More The farce of F1’s grid penalty rules in the era of hybrid-turbo engines →

Carlos Sainz Jr, Daniel Ricciardo, Daniil Kvyat, Esteban Ocon, Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Force India, Haas, Italian Grand Prix, Jolyon Palmer, Kevin Magnussen, Kimi Raikkonen, Lance Stroll, Lewis Hamilton, Marcus Ericsson, Max Verstappen, McLaren, Mercedes, Nico Hulkenberg, Palmer Index, Pascal Wehrlein, Qualifying, Red Bull, Renault, Romain Grosjean, Sauber, Sebastian Vettel, Sergio Perez, Stoffel Vandoorne, Toro Rosso, Valtteri Bottas, Williams

Palmer Index updated: ‘Laggards’ put up a fight in Monza

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Jolyon Palmer driving for Renault in 2017 (Credit: Wikimedia Commons [emperornie])

It’s been a few Grands Prix since we updated the old Palmer Index, but a few new narratives began to … More Palmer Index updated: ‘Laggards’ put up a fight in Monza →

British Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz Jr, Daniel Ricciardo, Daniil Kvyat, Esteban Ocon, Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Jolyon Palmer, Kevin Magnussen, Kimi Raikkonen, Lance Stroll, Lewis Hamilton, Marcus Ericsson, Max Verstappen, Nico Hulkenberg, Palmer Index, Pascal Wehrlein, Qualifying, Romain Grosjean, Sebastian Vettel, Sergio Perez, Stoffel Vandoorne, Valtteri Bottas

F1 teammates compared: Palmer Index updated after British GP

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palmer index after britain watermark

This week F1 Anorak pays respect to Ferrari CEO Sergio Marchionne, for his small contribution to the ongioing development of … More F1 teammates compared: Palmer Index updated after British GP →

Australian Grand Prix, Austrian Grand Prix, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Bahrain Grand Prix, Canadian Grand Prix, Chinese Grand Prix, Ferrari, Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Monaco Grand Prix, Qualifying, Russian Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Valtteri Bottas

Which is the most impressive pole lap of 2017 so far?

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Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton has set by far the best pole laps in 2017 (Credit: Morio [Wikipedia Commons])

The best lap time in qualifying can only ever get you just the one pole position. But some pole laps … More Which is the most impressive pole lap of 2017 so far? →

Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel

Hamilton implies Vettel can’t handle pressure – neither can he

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Lewis Hamilton of McLaren pictured in 2008

Lewis Hamilton appeared to suggest after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix that Sebastian Vettel can’t handle pressure, as the 2017 title … More Hamilton implies Vettel can’t handle pressure – neither can he →

Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz Jr, Daniel Ricciardo, Daniil Kvyat, Esteban Ocon, Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Force India, Haas, Jolyon Palmer, Kevin Magnussen, Kimi Raikkonen, Lance Stroll, Lewis Hamilton, Marcus Ericsson, Max Verstappen, McLaren, Mercedes, Nico Hulkenberg, Palmer Index, Pascal Wehrlein, Red Bull, Renault, Romain Grosjean, Sauber, Sebastian Vettel, Sergio Perez, Stoffel Vandoorne, Toro Rosso, Valtteri Bottas, Williams

Teammates compared, after the Azerbaijan GP (part two)

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The difference between Formula One teammates after eight rounds of the 2017 season

Since the beginning of the season I’ve been working hard on one data set in particular – ‘The Palmer Index’, as … More Teammates compared, after the Azerbaijan GP (part two) →

Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz Jr, Daniel Ricciardo, Daniil Kvyat, Esteban Ocon, Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Force India, Haas, Jolyon Palmer, Kevin Magnussen, Kimi Raikkonen, Lance Stroll, Lewis Hamilton, Marcus Ericsson, Max Verstappen, McLaren, Mercedes, Nico Hulkenberg, Pascal Wehrlein, Red Bull, Renault, Romain Grosjean, Sauber, Sebastian Vettel, Sergio Perez, Stoffel Vandoorne, Toro Rosso, Valtteri Bottas, Williams

Teammates compared, after the Azerbaijan GP (part one)

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F1 Baku Azerbaijan European GP 2016 Credit: Alan [Flickr])

Following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, I thought it best to give a picture of how drivers are shaping up compared … More Teammates compared, after the Azerbaijan GP (part one) →