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  • Alonso and Massa’s Ferrari Way of Skiing

    The F1 championship is a demanding, treacherous challenge. For mere preparation, drivers spend weeks in training by submitting themselves to stress which comes in both forms – physical and psychological. So when it comes to blowing off some steam with recreation, Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa decide to add more stress. The slaloms at the Madonna di Campiglio resort are used to having champions skiing over them but yesterday something was different. There were two Ferrari FF”s lined at the track’s starting point with Alonso and Massa behind the wheels. What followed was a heated, downhill parallel race between  two of the world’s best F1 drivers which ended up in a tie.

    So why the, four door FF’? Well, on paper the FF is pretty much ideal for the job: it has a 4WD traction system that sends carefully calculated amounts of torque to each wheel independently and its weight balance is good thanks to the front-mid engine layout and the transmission at the back. Besides, were the cars anything other than Ferraris it would have been a bit embarrassing.

    Alonso could not hide his enthusiasm: “It’s incredible how easy it is to drive the FF even on a such a demanding surface and at the same time, how high a performance level you can reach in it.” Massa was of a similar opinion: “the most incredible thing about the car is the fact there is no need to compromise maximum performance and useability, whatever the driving environment,” reckoned the Brazilian. “And on top of that, it’s perfect for everyday use with the whole family in the car.”

    Alonso and Massa's Ferrari Way of Skiing
    Alonso and Massa's Ferrari Way of Skiing
    Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa
    Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa

    Source: Ferrari

  • 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Results

    Sebastian Vettel is the new F1 world champion. He has 1st crossed the finish line in Abu Dhabi and won 25 points, which ensured his top position for this season.

    Vettel had even more luck, when his opponent for the title – Fernando Alonso was stuck on 7th place and won just 6 points. The main reason was Vitaly Petrov in a Renault and after the finish Alonso let his emotions as he gesticulated angrily at Russian Petrov after the chequered flag.

    Mark Webber finished just 8th and in the championship 3rd. (more…)

  • 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix – Results

    Red Bull made it, they finally managed to secure their first place in constructors world championship, after this Sunday at Interlagos.

    “To do this after six seasons is great,” commented team boss Christian Horner on BBC.

    Mark Webber finished second in Brazil and he is 8 points behind Fernando Alonso. Remember, that there is only one race to go – Abu Dhabi finale.

    Sebastian Vettel stole the first position and now he is 15 points behind the leader and Lewis Hamilton finished in 4th place, so he is 24 points behind. (more…)

  • 2010 Korean Grand Prix – results and comments

    The Korean Grand Prix was extremely interesting. The leader Mark Webber lost his 14-point lead with a crash on the wet track and his Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel failed, too. He had a major problem with the engine of the Renault.

    “Totally my mistake,” commented Mark Webber after his crash, which also took out Nico Rosberg.

    The new championship leader is Fernando Alonso, who went 11 points ahead of Webber with two races to go.

    The third in the championship is Lewis Hamilton, who has finished second in Korea. He is 21 points behind. (more…)

  • 2010 Singapore Grand Prix – “… and the winner is Fernando Alonso”

    Fernando Alonso won Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday night. His teammate – Sebastian Vettel went on second place and third is Mark Webber, who extended his lead to 11 points.

    Mark Webber’s closest challenger is now Fernando Alonso, who has won the last two races from pole position.

    Hamilton’s MP4-25 came off worse, and he came close to writing off his title chances after retiring at mid-distance. “Let’s just hope myself or Jenson can do it,” said the 2008 world champion, who remains five points ahead of teammate Jenson Button’s sister car. ” (more…)

  • Fernando Alonso show styling skills

    Fernando Alonso, the skilful two-times F1 World Champion and driver of Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, has unwrapped in Fiorano a stunning Maserati GranCabrio styled in its own taste. (more…)