Bafta nomination for F1 2010™, the videogame

Friday, 04 March 2011 11:33

F1 2010™, the first multi-format, high-definition Formula One videogame from Codemasters, has been nominated for a prestigious GAME British Academy Video Games Award. The British Academy of Film and Television, a UK charity which promotes moving image art forms, has recognised gaming industry achievements for over a decade....

Pre-season analysis - reading the formbook harder than ever

Thursday, 03 March 2011 12:52

You'd be kidding yourself if you believed you could predict a pecking order for the 2011 season from the opening three pre-season tests. Without knowing fuel levels and teams' programmes, judging test pace has always been notoriously difficult, but with this year's new Pirelli rubber, the return of KERS and the new moveable rear wings, evaluating...

Stewart undergoing checks after health scare

Wednesday, 02 March 2011 17:31

Three-time world champion Jackie Stewart was hospitalised on Wednesday after being taken ill on a flight from Geneva to London. Stewart is undergoing precautionary checks, but is expected to make a full recovery. According to reports, the 71-year-old Scot complained of chest pains and was met by paramedics at London's Heathrow Airport before...

Video - Formula One stars wish Kubica a speedy recovery

Wednesday, 02 March 2011 11:43

With limited pre-season track time available, Formula One tests are usually hectic affairs. Drivers are so focused on their preparations they barely have enough time for a bite of lunch before they're back out on circuit racking up the laps. But during last week's four-day test at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya, a host of Formula One stars took...

Linkin Park to headline Singapore Grand Prix entertainment

Wednesday, 02 March 2011 10:56

As if Formula One racing's only night race wasn't exciting enough, Singapore Grand Prix organisers have also announced multi award-winning band Linkin Park will head up this year's off-track entertainment. Full details of the complete line-up for September's Marina Bay event will be announced over the coming months...

Glock set to miss final test after appendix operation

Tuesday, 01 March 2011 15:24

Virgin's Timo Glock is expected to miss next week's final pre-season test at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya after undergoing surgery to remove his appendix on Monday. Glock is currently recovering in a hospital in Switzerland following the routine operation. “I can confirm that Timo had an operation yesterday to remove his appendix after a ...