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.
The Flags are Waving in Daytona Beach
Gentlemen, start your engines and ladies, grab your beach bag. It’s NASCAR time in Daytona Beach, Florida. 2006 is already wooing a track full of die-hard race car drivers and fans are pulling up trackside to get a glimpse of the action. Make sure you’re there in 2006 for non-stop excitement at every turn on the track!
The Spain Grand Prix 2006
For the first time Fernando Alonso won in his own land. Alonso won at Barcelona the Spain Grand Prix with 130,000 persons as witnesses last Sunday (May 14th).
Monaco Grand Prix 2006 & Kimmi Raikkonen
Last years champion Kimmi Raikkonen expects to win once again the worlds most famous street circuit trophy: The Monaco Grand Prix which will take place next Sunday May 28.
New Rules For 2006 Formula One Season
2006 Formula One drivers will experience new rules for the 2006 season opening race in Bahrain next weekend.
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