Watch Ferrari staff demonstrate the process of assembly for the 458 Italia's 4.5 liter V8 engine.Sunday, 31 July 2011
Ferrari 458 Italia engine assembly [video]
Watch Ferrari staff demonstrate the process of assembly for the 458 Italia's 4.5 liter V8 engine.
2011 Hungarian Grand Prix in pictures | F1 pictures
Pictures from a thrilling Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Honda attempts to kill blogger, we up our life insurance
A 2012 Honda CR-V prototype was involved in an accident with NotCot.com founder Jean Aw.Rising star Ricciardo relishing Hispania opportunity
At Silverstone
For a man making his grand prix debut this weekend, Daniel Ricciardo finds himself with an unusual amount of Formula 1 experience.
The Australian Red Bull protege has driven three different F1 cars in the last 12 months.
He piloted Red Bull's championship-winning RB6 car at a test for young drivers at the end of last season, and then became Toro Rosso reserve in 2011 before he was loaned out to Hispania as their race driver for the rest of this season just in time for the British Grand Prix.
Despite going from the fastest car on the grid to the slowest in the space of a few months, Ricciardo is viewing his promotion to Hispania race seat as a big step in the right direction.
"The car can't be compared to the Red Bull but it's still an F1 car," said the 22-year-old with an ear-to-ear smile. "It does some amazing things speed-wise and the potential under braking is still pretty strong. I'm definitely having fun.
"I was only 18 when I was picked up by Red Bull, and I knew there was still quite a few years to prove I could go through the categories and get into F1. It's only become a reality now."
The wet and windy weather that buffeted Silverstone on Friday meant Ricciardo did not have the best conditions in which to show his capabilities during his first full day of practice.
Ricciardo is hoping to impress at Silverstone this weekend. Photo: Getty Images
But he made a solid start, closely matching team-mate Vitantonio Liuzzi in the morning and beating the experienced Italian by 0.209 seconds in the afternoon.
All drivers use the man on the other side of the garage as their initial benchmark but Liuzzi presents an interesting comparison for Red Bull as they assess Ricciardo. The team know just how far Liuzzi's talents reach because he drove for Red Bull in 2005 before joining Toro Rosso.
Does Ricciardo's future with the Red Bull family hang on whether he can regularly beat the Italian?
"It wouldn't hurt," responded Ricciardo. "I'll drive as fast as I can and where I end up will determine my future.
"Tonio is quite experienced and has spent more time with the team than I have. Going by the pace today I was quite happy to be in a competitive range and we'll see how it goes in the dry.
"The plan is to be around and to race in F1 for many years to come so with that I have to be fast and to prove myself."
Ricciardo asked fellow Aussie Mark Webber for some advice this weekend and there is even speculation that Ricciardo could be fast-tracked into Webber's seat in 2012.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has even compared Ricciardo's situation to Damon Hill's route into F1.
Hill stepped into a race seat with Brabham halfway through the 1992 season when he was a reserve for Williams. The next season, Hill was promoted to a race seat with Williams and four years later he won a world title.
So, does Ricciardo fancy a seat with the fastest car in the field?
"Having a connection and a link with Red Bull, it's somewhere in the back of my mind and it would be nice one day," said the Australian, who handily already lives near the team's headquarters in Milton Keynes.
"The news I got last week has filled up quite a bit of space in my head so I will just try and enjoy that at the moment.
"My main objective this weekend is to finish the race. Of course I'll push and try and get as much as I can from the car.
"I don't think we'll be fighting with Red Bull or Ferrari but I don't plan running at the back and having my own race. If I can be a few more places up the grid then of course I'll go for it. It would be nice to be involved in a good fight and I'll be pushing through all the race."
At the end of his first media session as an F1 racing driver, Ricciardo made another unusual gesture as he gathered up the dictaphones in front of him and handed them back one-by-one to each member of the media.
"There are a few more people here than I thought," said Ricciardo, with another trademark grin. "It's nice that people are taking an interest."
It's fair to say that there are plenty of people watching this space. After all, who's to say Ricciardo won't emulate former Red Bull protege Sebastian Vettel and rise through the ranks of Toro Rosso and Red Bull to become a world champion?
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/sarahholt/2011/07/ricciardo.html
F1 Teams and Drivers for 2011 Season
The Formula One is almost here again, and motorsport enthusiasts around the world are already sweating from the anticipation of another lightning fast, exciting season. The F1 2011 season is slated to begin officially on the 13th of March, with the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix.
The defending F1 Driver’s Champion in 2011 is Sebastian Vettel, [...]
The defending F1 Driver’s Champion in 2011 is Sebastian Vettel, [...]
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Saturday, 30 July 2011
1965 Pontiac GTO WIP
I have this older kit and wanted to build a 65 Pontiac GTO because I like the color that is described as Iris Mist on the internet but the MCW color seems to be Evening Orchid metallic. In any event it appears that thisa kit can be built as either a convertible with a down top or a hardtop. Of course, the instructions are no help so I was wondering if this is correct. The top doesn't look like a covertible top. I checked the Model round-up site and only kits that are available are AMT kits and I think they are all just different versions or re-pops of this same kit and indicate that these kits can be built as a hardtop or convertible. Is anything else available in a hardtop for 1965? Thanks for looking! Any help would be appreciated! 
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/967332.aspx
Vettel?s Germo-Hungarian empire
Sebastian Vettel grabbed pole position with an exciting last minuet dash that grabbed pole position from the seemingly-unbeatable Lewis Hamilton. In the dying seconds of the session Jenson Button also had a go for pole and all-but matched Hamilton’s time to take third place ahead of Felipe Massa, who humbled team-mate Fernando Alonso for the [...]
Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2011/07/30/vettels-germo-hungarian-empire/
Friday, 29 July 2011
Fernando Alonso impresses Lee McKenzie with a card trick! (Video)
After his second place finish at the German Grand Prix last weekend to back up his win at Silverstone, Fernando Alonso has been in a confident mood this week as he goes in search of reeling in championship leader Sebastian Vettel. Alonso has earned himself something of a reputation of being able to pull a [...]
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Why Michael Schumacher Could Win The 2011 World Championship
Michael Schumacher?s 2010 comeback was somewhat abortive.� The results, the driving standard and the overtakes were well below par for the former champion.� He even let his team mate beat him for the first time in his career.� So why can Schumacher, the fallen Ferrari hero, win the world championship for an 8th time? It?s [...]
Buemi penalised for Heidfeld clash
Sebastien Buemi has received a five-place grid penalty for the Hungarian GP after a collision with Nick Heidfeld. Ironically the German had been awarded a drive through penalty for an earlier collision with Paul Di Resta, but the Buemi crash … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/07/24/buemi-penalised-for-heidfeld-clash/
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'Space The Final Frontier' 62 Flying T-Bird.........7/27
I gathered up a large amount of my custom parts and some old ones. Grabed my old T-Bird body and this is what happens.......
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/969172.aspx
Dodge Charger & Challenger SRT8 to get supercharger option - report
The Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT8 aren't lacking in power, but a new report is indicating the models will gain a supercharger option for the 2013 model year.Philippe Alliot Cliff Allison Fernando Alonso Giovanna Amati
PHANTOM: 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT/10
All pictures here: http://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b262/mkowa/Models/Muscle/2011%20Dodge%20Challenger%20SRT10%20PHANTOM/
About a month ago, I saw a R/T on the street with the exact red stripes on a meatalflake dark blue body. I thought it was gorgeous...and I also love the dark blue flake MM paint, it was a natural to go with that combo.
I started out the build with the new 2009 Revell Dodge Challenger full kit, replaced the SRT/8 Hemi with a V/10 from an old Viper kit from Revell circa 1995. I wanted a stock appearing car, one that would have a full warranty. I added a 5 speed manual and made the shifter to look like the slap shifter and also placed the E brake on the console. I made the seats a retro argent/red with V-10 on the headrests. The V10 plopped right in BUT the trans mount needed to be moved about a scale foot to the rear. The stock air box connects via a single tube to the V10 dual t-body air inlets. The rear spoiler was placed on two stilts that would be raised either by a control in the interior or by the rate of speed, ala the old Volswagen Corrado. I also did not place the front facia driving lamps into their recepticles but utilized that for air inlets to the front brakes. Other than that...
-Mike
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/970655.aspx
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Mercedes-Benz Black Falcon SLS AMG GT3 at the 24 hours of Spa
Son of champion driver will follow in his father's footsteps but swaps the old Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG for a new Black Falcon SLS AMG GT3.Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Vote for your German GP driver of the weekend | Debates and Polls
Who was the most impressive driver throughout the German Grand Prix weekend?
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The Holy Grail, Bandai Duesenberg Sedan
So here is the buildup of the Holy Grail (to me), the Bandai Duesenberg Sedan. It is a kit that appears to be loosely based on the Monogram Duesenberg Torpedo Phaeton. To fill in those who did not see the other posts, I got this as a Christmas gift from my wonderful wife. It has been a kit I have wanted since I first learned of its existance. I later found it is quite rare in the States and sells for truly obscene prices on eBay. Tara got it for me and I was delighted...until I opened the kit up. It is crude to say the least and just plain wrong in several areas, not the least being the wheelbase (the car they seem to be replicating is JN 500, a non-supercharged sedan on the short wheelbase that was originally purchased by Bob Bojangles, a dancer in the 1930's). The actual car exists and is a real gem. The trunk is incorrect as is the interior and it sports some truly ugly window treatments and door cut lines. Have a look. After consulting with others on the builders corner part of the forum I have decided to preserve most of the model as it came out of the box. I will deviate by changing the door cut lines and the window surrounds. I plan to go ahead and add a few details to the interior and will at least put the spark plug wiring under the hood. I will also add a firewall as the kit has none, as well as the back portion of the exhaust system. I will probably correct the wheels too, as the kit has a set of mediocre wire wheels where as the actual car has a set of painted disc wheels. So, with your encouragement, I will try to make something out of the sows ear.
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/931010.aspx
Ferrari aim to solve pit stop problems | 2011 F1 season
Ferrari say they are still trying to improve their pit stops after Felipe Massa lost fourth place in Germany.
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Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series officially revealed
Following leaked photos from earlier this month, Mercedes has released details and photos for the most powerful C-Class of all time, the new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series.Five ways to improve F1
 Emerson Fittipaldi in his heyday |
Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/11/five_ways_to_improve_f1.php
Webber tops the charts on a grey day
Mark Webber set the fastest time of the Friday afternoon session at the Nurburgring, beating Fernando Alonso?s Ferrari to the fastest lap of the session. The weather remained dull and overcast with the temperature still the same as in the morning. This meant that drivers continued to struggle to make their tyres work. The result [...]
Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2011/07/22/webber-tops-the-charts-on-a-grey-day/
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Monday, 25 July 2011
Great destination, shame about the race
It's almost 8pm here in Valencia and I've clearly bored Ted Kravitz because he has just made his excuses and sloped off to find some food!
I'm sitting by gate B6 about to board our flight home to London Gatwick and thought it was the perfect opportunity to get my blog done.
The airline we're flying with aren't famous for their generous cabin space, and with my daddy long-leg like arms, I think it's best to get this written now.
There are drivers, team bosses, designers, mechanics and engineers sitting in the very brightly coloured 'Medos' cafe in front of me trying to get some energy back into their systems with a beer and a sandwich.
Mind you, despite working away in the searing heat all day there are a variety of laptops already open as the teams continue to analyse the data from the race. Ah yes, that brings me onto the race.
There are many things to love about Valencia. I received plenty of Twitter abuse for mentioning the Tinglados once or twice.
I was just fascinated that many years ago, people built those warehouses to do a job as unglamorous as sell fish and here we are turning them into the hub of a race that is all about the most up-to-date technology.
I also love that Formula 1 visits a beach city, which means you can grab a short holiday, have a dip in the sea, eat some great food and then watch a bit of F1.
Oh, hang on, 'Mikey Muscles', Jenson's full-time personal trainer who we bumped into during my grid walk with Eddie, has just joined me at the gate with his tail between his legs.
He will dictate the next paragraph. In his words here's why he blanked me as I was bigging him up on the grid pre-race.
'In one short sentence, it's not about me *giggles*, so I'm told. Jake was very kindly about to introduce me to the world at which point my driver had already disappeared, so I had to follow him like a sheep. It was 13 minutes before the race start and he needs to be in the cockpit 10 minutes before - so time for small-talk was at a premium. I thank Jake for his consideration and maybe we can have a moment sometime soon'.
I assume by 'moment' he is referring to me grabbing him on the grid at a future race. He will be lucky! Only joking, he's a great guy and is obviously there to do a job despite me wanting to make him famous.
By the way, if I seem distracted while writing this, it's because a guy to my right is making a bad attempt at taking my photo without me noticing.
Anyway, back to the race. After I'd been blanked on the grid, it was down to business and a chance for Valencia to live up to the incredible drama that Canada provided. To be honest, that was a tall order for any circuit.
Sunday's race was a quiet affair compared to other grands prix this season
Perhaps it could be a new BBC show with Andrew Lloyd Webber - 'How to solve a problem like Valencia' - but I think even 'The Lord' would struggle with this one.
You could argue that every race this year has been a spectacle, perhaps even that the season opener in Australia, which is usually a cracker, had been the least exciting race. That is until now.
I think we've now readily accepted the DRS overtaking aid, Kers power-boost system and marginal tyres as integral to the excitement in modern F1. But here in Valencia, even though they gave us more overtakes than the single pass we saw in 2009, it still lacked spark on track and something to get genuinely excited about.
I enjoyed the Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, Mark Webber battle behind Sebastian Vettel, I enjoyed Sergio Perez's valiant attempt to pick up points by just doing a single stop and it was also interesting to watch Paul Di Resta drop in and out of the points all afternoon - but I still wasn't on the edge of my seat.
There is no doubt that we as F1 fans have been well and truly spoiled this season with the action that has been thrown up, particularly after Canada, and during any other season this would have seemed like a relatively exciting afternoon.
I wonder if Valencia has a future. It's certainly a packed calendar next year and two Spanish races may be overkill.
In any case I still had a blast on air. I have never driven an F1 car so therefore I think going live is one of the most exciting things a man can do - but it does have its challenges.
For example, I was in Jenson's garage just seconds before we went live on Saturday and suddenly Lewis' engine roared into life.
As I was actually in the garage, you wouldn't have been able to hear a thing, so with about five seconds to go until BBC One viewers were welcomed to Spain, we had to get myself, two pundits, two cameras and three other people to the far side of the pitlane in an instant - and still look calm and collected when Richard the director shouted 'cue'. And boy does he shout!
'RUN VT' is the kind of thing Richard barks at the top of his voice, which is ironic when you think he joined us late on Friday due to directing in the serene environment of Wimbledon. He returns to SW19 on Monday morning, and I hope he is a little quieter there or he might scupper Andy Murray's chances with an untimely, overexcited outburst!
So, as I sit here with my jeans stuck to my legs, a slightly red neck, and with the good and bad bits of the show running through my head, I can also look ahead to a really exciting few weeks for British motorsport.
It's Goodwood this coming weekend and I'll be there, followed by the British Grand Prix, which is always my favourite race weekend of the year.
However, it's also National Motorsport Week which means you can get through the doors of your local F1 team or just find ways to get involved in motor racing - and you don't need to be a millionaire! Just check out www.gomotorsport.net.
Anyway, the last word on this week's blog goes to Robert Burnett. He and his Dad just introduced themselves to me in the airport. Robert had just been brought to his first ever Grand Prix and he was wearing a Ferrari top but claimed to love Lewis Hamilton!?
Whatever the case, he's only five-years-old so it's good to see a new generation of fans watching the sport and that's what National Motorsport week is all about - inspiring the next generation.
Here's hoping for an inspiring race in two weeks' time as well, perhaps we could release a charity single- 'F1's coming home!'
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/jakehumphrey/2011/06/roaring_engines_and_a_camera-s.html
Bob Anderson Conny Andersson Mario Andretti Michael Andretti
Lorinser tunes the Mercedes CLS C218 - details and more pics
German tuner offers an aerodynamic kit, suspension lowering and power boosting on the Mercedes-Benz CLS.Sunday, 24 July 2011
2012 Scion iQ announced for October market launch
The iQ gets an early launch in October on the West Coast and then becomes available in the rest of the US in early 2012.Lewis Hamilton McLaren Video Bloopers ? Funny! (Video)
We have just seen Lewis Hamilton produce a stunning lap at the German Grand Prix to finish just behind Mark Webber in qualifying, so while we all wind down ahead of what should be a stunning race tomorrow, check out this video. Hamilton is involved with his former McLaren team-mate Heikki Kovalainen and its a [...]
Dave Charlton Pedro Matos Chaves Bill Cheesbourg Eddie Cheever
Vettel vulnerable as Webber leads the way in German GP afternoon practice
The omens for a competitive German Grand Prix continued to look good as Mark Webber clocked a 1:31.711 to top the timesheets in Friday?s afternoon practice session, with Fernando Alonso following closely behind. For the second time the Australian was able to out-pace his team mate and clear championship leader Sebastian Vettel, with the [...]
Saturday, 23 July 2011
Red Bull under the spotlight
 Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel celebrate with Red Bull boss Christian Horner on the podium |
Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/11/red_bull_under_the_spotlight.php
Hamilton decision-making under the microscope
 Lewis Hamilton has come in for criticism |
Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/09/hamilton_decisionmaking_under_1.php
Alonso says Ferrari?s pace confirms progress | 2011 German GP FP2 analysis
All the data from the second practice session at the N�rburgring.
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Carlo Abate George Abecassis Kenny Acheson Andrea de Adamich
Friday, 22 July 2011
2012 Lexus GS to debut at Pebble Beach - new details
Previewed by the recent GS concept, the production model will have a "more defined and emotional design" with a distinctive front grille.
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