A Formula One Grand Prix event spans an entire weekend, beginning with two free practices on Friday, and one free practice on Saturday. Third drivers are allowed to run on Fridays, but only two cars may be used per team. After these practice sessions, a qualifying session is held.
Formula One – The Rise Of Renault
In 2005, Formula One saw Ferrari fade out of sight, as the works Renault team dominated the early part of the season, and Fernando Alonso forged a clear championship lead. In the latter part of the season McLaren were significantly the stronger team, with consistently better results and a win tally of 6 from 7 races. However their early record of poor reliability had meant that catching Renault in either Drivers’ or Constructors’ Championships was a tall order.
Kimi Räikkönen – The 2006 Season
In Bahrain, Räikkönen suffered electronic problems during Friday practice and a rear suspension break during the first qualifying session, which forced him back to 22nd place on the grid. Nevertheless he drove through the field, ending third behind Alonso and Michael Schumacher. In Malaysia, Räikkönen was hit from behind by Red Bull Racing’s Christian Klien on the very first lap. The impact caused a left rear suspension failure resulting in Räikkönen retiring from the race.
Enzo Ferrari – His Story
Born in Emilia-Romagna, and raised in Modena, Italy, Enzo Ferrari grew up with little formal education but a strong desire to race cars. During World War I he was a mule-skinner in the Italian Army. His grandfather, Alfredo, died in 1916 as a result of a widespread Italian flu outbreak. Enzo became sick himself and was consequently discharged from Italian service. Upon returning home he found that the family firm had collapsed. Having no other job prospects he sought unsucces…
The Formula 1 Fan Defined
A different take on the people that make up the Formula 1 paddock
Fernando Alonso and the Canadian Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso won last Sunday his 4th consecutive race giving him the conquest of the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix. For Alonso who runs for Renault was an easy victory since he started from the pole and only had a brief challenge from the Finn Kimi Raikkonen at the beginning of the race but Alonso held off Raikkonens attempt to pass him in the 12th lap. Alonso’s final margin of victory was only 2.1 seconds
Tax Haven Raises 2006 Entry Price
While Monaco is a well known European tax haven, Andorra has remained little known outside of the financial community – despite enjoying the same tax advantages and arguably more private banking than her better known rival.
In contrast to the similar financial benefits both Monaco and Andorra residents enjoy, the two small countries have quite different climates.
Monaco has good all year round weather and is located next to the French Riveria, while Andorra is in the P…
Andorra Raises 2006 Entry Price
Andorra and Monaco are two European tax havens offering residency to people who want to live in a tax free environment, with Andorra the lower cost option.
But Andorra has just raised the cost of becoming a resident
Yachts Rescue Monaco Real Estate
The fifteenth Annual Monaco Yacht Show was held 21 to 24 September, and the Principalitys hotels were full.
While its been a good year for the travel industry in Monaco, the same cannot be said for her property market
European Real Estate To Fall In 2006
Property prices in some areas of Europe could drop by ten per cent or more in 2006, predict European holiday home specialists Tribune Properties.