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The Andretti curse lives on

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/05/27/2094180/the-andretti-curse-lives-on.html

Juan Manuel Bordeu Slim Borgudd

Hamilton decision-making under the microscope

Lewis Hamilton has come in for criticism © Getty Images

Lewis Hamilton?s decision-making ability has come into question after he crashed into the side of Felipe Massa on lap one, causing his early retirement from the Italian Grand Prix. This incident has raised questions about his temperament and ability to bounce back. Kevin Garside of the Daily Telegraph questions how much we should really be expecting from Hamilton. ?Perhaps this is how it must be with Hamilton, an instinctive racer compelled to chase the impossible through gaps that don?t exist. He took the best part of an hour to compose himself before walking out into the sun to face the cameras. This was Hamilton?s third DNF of the season but the first of his own making. Occasions like this are perhaps reminders to us not to expect too much. ?On the days when Hamilton?s insane alliance of guts, skill and derring-do appear capable of delivering the world it is easy to forget he is only 25, an age when it is all too common for boys to believe themselves men.? Byron Young of the Mirror also pulls no punches about Hamilton?s performance and was heavily critical of the manoeuvre which meant he left the weekend pointless. ?To say that his dive down the outside at Della Roggia chicane was optimistic would be generous. Mystifying, definitely, with so much at stake. So often Hamilton has made them stick but yesterday the outcome was all too predictable.?

Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/09/hamilton_decisionmaking_under_1.php

Manny Ayulo Luca Badoer Giancarlo Baghetti

Porsche 911 Club Coupe

Posted on 05.26.2012 14:00 by Simona Filed under: Porsche | coupe | Porsche 911 | sports cars | Porsche Carrera | special editions | Cars | Car Reviews | Porsche

Porsche built its first model back in 1948 and the first Porsche Club arrived four years later. Today the company is celebrating "60 years of Porsche Clubs" with the unveiling of the special edition Porsche 911 Club Coupe. The model is based on the 911 Carrera S and will be limited to only 13 units. Prices for the US market start at $175.580.

This special edition comes offered in a very special "Brewster Green" exterior paint combined with trim strips in a high gloss finish. The model will be offered with a standard Sport Design Package that includes a distinctive front with front spoiler and a rear spoiler derived from the classical "duck tail". A new set of 20-inch SportTechno wheels completes the exterior look.

The interior gets Luxor beige leather and embossed lettering "911 Club Coupe" as well as the illuminated door entry guards painted in Brewster Green with an inlay made of brushed stainless steel.

Under the hood Porsche has placed the same engine as in the Carrera S, but equipped with a newly developed Powerkit upgrade that helps the engine to develop a total of 430 HP (a 30 HP compared to the 911 Carrera S). This extra power helps the car to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.0 seconds.

Bad news is that the new Porsche 911 Club Coupe will be limited to only 13 units.

Porsche 911 Club Coupe originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 26 May 2012 14:00 EST.

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Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/porsche/2013-porsche-911-club-coupe-ar130141.html

Tom Bridger Tony Brise Chris Bristow

A somewhat Long ?N Strange trip indeed...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nofenders/zbjv/~3/rzuS_qhXaV8/somewhat-long-n-strange-trip-indeed.html

Phil Cade Alex Caffi John CampbellJones

Life in the pit lane

The Mercedes pit crew prepare for Michael Schumacher in Singapore © Getty Images

Away from the world of multi-million-pound car development laboratories and drivers whose small change takes care of the Monte Carlo harbour fees, another drama will play out in Singapore this week. The Independent's David Tremayne joins F1's unsung heroes.

These are not select millionaires but up to 16 ordinary, yet gifted, guys; team mechanics who have worked their way up the system and often migrate from team to team, are paid real-world wages of between £30,000 and £50,000 a year, are drilled to perfection ? and whose split-second synchronisation brings their teams huge rewards.

Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/09/life_in_the_pit_lane.php

Rene Arnoux Peter Arundell Alberto Ascari

Video: Brad Keselowski wins Charlotte Nationwide race

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/05/27/2092988/video-brad-keselowski-wins-charlotte.html

Tom Bridger Tony Brise Chris Bristow

Rosberg and Häkkinen driving through the streets of Monaco (Video)

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/F1InsightAFormula1Blog/~3/ognv6BZKsXM/rosberg-and-hakkinen-driving-through.html

George Amick Red Amick Chris Amon

Lola Cars filing for Bankruptcy

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nofenders/zbjv/~3/-y9a27UaAkE/lola-cars-filing-for-bankruptcy.html

Geoff Crossley Chuck Daigh Yannick Dalmas

Under Pressure: The driver?s who need to deliver in 2012

Whilst Sebastian Vettel had the year of his life, for some of the other frontrunners, 2011 proved to be an unhappy hunting ground. Matthew Roulstone assesses the drivers who need to find form fast in 2012. Three wins and three podiums would be considered by some drivers as an incredible feat but for Lewis Hamilton [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Formula1Fancast/~3/XwwMmqGKZ4w/under-pressure-the-drivers-who-need-to-deliver-in-2012

Cliff Allison Fernando Alonso Giovanna Amati

Hamilton decision-making under the microscope

Lewis Hamilton has come in for criticism © Getty Images

Lewis Hamilton?s decision-making ability has come into question after he crashed into the side of Felipe Massa on lap one, causing his early retirement from the Italian Grand Prix. This incident has raised questions about his temperament and ability to bounce back. Kevin Garside of the Daily Telegraph questions how much we should really be expecting from Hamilton. ?Perhaps this is how it must be with Hamilton, an instinctive racer compelled to chase the impossible through gaps that don?t exist. He took the best part of an hour to compose himself before walking out into the sun to face the cameras. This was Hamilton?s third DNF of the season but the first of his own making. Occasions like this are perhaps reminders to us not to expect too much. ?On the days when Hamilton?s insane alliance of guts, skill and derring-do appear capable of delivering the world it is easy to forget he is only 25, an age when it is all too common for boys to believe themselves men.? Byron Young of the Mirror also pulls no punches about Hamilton?s performance and was heavily critical of the manoeuvre which meant he left the weekend pointless. ?To say that his dive down the outside at Della Roggia chicane was optimistic would be generous. Mystifying, definitely, with so much at stake. So often Hamilton has made them stick but yesterday the outcome was all too predictable.?

Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/09/hamilton_decisionmaking_under_1.php

Trevor Blokdyk Mark Blundell Raul Boesel