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Formula One: Why Force India Have Impressed Me the Most this Season

Force India-Mercedes have not had the best of luck since they first contested a Formula One Grand Prix in March 2008...

Written by Michael Griffin about 4 months ago 162 reads 10 comments
An Idea To Revamp Formula One Qualifying

The Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA) have reportedly agreed upon a new concept for qualifying. This concept would allow five cars maximum on the circuit at one time, with two of the five advancing to the final qualifying...

Written by Michael Griffin about 4 months ago 207 reads 23 comments
Michael Schumacher Is Coming Back To Formula One

Michael Schumacher is set to come out of retirement to stand in for Ferrari's Felipe Massa's at the European Grand Prix...

Written by Michael Griffin about 4 months ago 388 reads 25 comments
BMW-Sauber To Quit Formula One From 2009

BMW-Sauber's future in Formula One is in serious doubt amid increased speculation that the German car manufacturer will announce its withdrawal from the sport at the end of this season...

Written by Michael Griffin about 4 months ago 359 reads 15 comments
Lewis Hamilton Wins The Hungarian Grand Prix In a Crushing Performance

Lewis Hamilton completed an astonishing turn-around in McLaren's luck and claimed the first win of the championship at the Hungarian Grand Prix...

Written by Michael Griffin about 4 months ago 202 reads 8 comments
Understanding Formula One: Brakes

Welcome one and all to the second edition of “Understanding Formula One,” where I am looking to teach you in the fundamental rules and technologies that make up modern Formula One...

Written by Michael Griffin about 4 months ago 347 reads 19 comments
Understanding Formula One: Aerodynamics

Welcome all to a new series by yours truly, first came the Safety First series, and now I will teach you all on the ethics of Formula One. When we reach the end of this series, you should all have a thorough understanding of Formula One...

Written by Michael Griffin about 4 months ago 267 reads 10 comments
Who Is The Right Person To Lead The FIA?

Jean Todt has now confirmed that, after his endorsement by current and outgoing FIA President Max Mosley, he will indeed run for the job as President of the FIA...

Written by Michael Griffin about 4 months ago 134 reads 3 comments
Webber Finally Takes His Maiden Win at The Nurburgring

Mark Webber finally took his first Formula One victory as Red Bull-Renault scored its third one-two result of the season at the Nurburgring. This time, however, it was with Webber ahead of Sebastian Vettel at long last...

Written by Michael Griffin about 4 months ago 136 reads 13 comments
On the Horizon: 2009 German Grand Prix Preview

The German Grand Prix returns to the Nurburgring for the first time since 1985, and comes at the optimum time. Red Bull have leaped ahead of the Brawn's, and McLaren no appear to have a package that actually works...

Written by Michael Griffin about 4 months ago 243 reads 5 comments
What Is Going On Inside The Head Of Bernie Ecclestone?

Bernie Ecclestone is in the headlines again, and for the wrong reasons, again. Moreover, Formula One is in the headlines...you guessed it, for the wrong reasons, again. Bernie has now praised Adolf Hitler for "getting things done"...

Written by Michael Griffin about 5 months ago 255 reads 6 comments
Sebastien Vettel Takes Dominant Victory at Silverstone

Sebastian Vettel stormed to his first dry-weather Formula One victory as Red Bull ended Jenson Button's run of success with an astoundingly dominant one-two in the British Grand Prix...

Written by Michael Griffin about 5 months ago 136 reads 9 comments
BSkyB Favourites To Win Television Rights For The FOTA Breakaway Series

BSkyB are reportedly preparing to launch a bid to snap up the television rights for the rebel F1 Championship. The Formula One Teams' Association, consisting of Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, Brawn, ...

Written by Michael Griffin about 5 months ago 413 reads 22 comments
A Fond Farewell: Silverstone Bids Farewell after 61 Years

Silverstone is hosting what looks like its final ever British Grand Prix. The event will move to the unloved Donington Park from 2010, if it is finished, and looks likely to remain there until 2028...

Written by Michael Griffin about 5 months ago 253 reads 17 comments
FIA or FOTA: Who Is Right?

The ongoing battle between the FIA and FOTA (Formula One Teams Association) is now beginning to overshadow the sensational story of the 2009 Formula One World Championship...

Written by Michael Griffin about 5 months ago 282 reads 27 comments
Button Cruises to Sixth Victory in Seven Races in Istanbul

Jenson Button continued his astounding run of form in the Turkish Grand Prix—taking his sixth win from seven races in 2009 and extending his championship advantage to a mammoth 26 points...

Written by Michael Griffin about 6 months ago 114 reads 9 comments
Wrestling Musings: Is Blood Vital for a Classic Wrestling Match?

It's been a very long time since I wrote anything about wrestling, so I'm a bit rusty, but I think I can do this community justice. Let's get going...

Written by Michael Griffin about 6 months ago 237 reads 34 comments
Breaking News: Prodrive/Aston Martin To Compete In Formula One In 2010

The Formula One Times can reveal that Prodrive have announced, in a collaboration with Aston Martin, that they will enter Formula One in 2010 before re-branding as Aston Martin in 2012...

Written by Michael Griffin about 6 months ago 439 reads 39 comments
Button Sweeps the Streets Clear of His Rivals in Monte Carlo

Jenson Button tightened his ever-increasing grip on the drivers world championship with a stunning performance to win the 2009 Monaco Grand Prix. Button led from the first corner and also led a one-two finish ahead of team-mate Rubens Barrichello...

Written by Michael Griffin about 6 months ago 197 reads 5 comments
Can I Make This Any Clearer: Ferrari Is NOT the Only Team In F1

Over the past few weeks, I have had to listen to a ridiculous amount of people suggest Formula One exists because of one team—Ferrari...

Written by Michael Griffin about 6 months ago 404 reads 50 comments
On the Horizon: 2009 Monaco Grand Prix Preview

After the utter domination of Brawn GP in Barcelona, we now move along to the serene principality of Monte Carlo. Often regarded as the greatest circuit ever to grace our sport, Monaco provides ...

Written by Michael Griffin about 6 months ago 237 reads 3 comments
Formula One: Who Will/Won't Be On The Grid In 2010?

We have seen Ferrari, Renault, Red Bull, Scuderia Toro Rosso, Toyota and BMW-Sauber all claim they will withdraw from Formula One in 2010, and they all say they are serious about it too...

Written by Michael Griffin about 6 months ago 289 reads 18 comments
Ferrari To Leave Formula One in 2010

Ferrari have today confirmed that they intend to leave Formula One in 2010 if the rules for the £40 million voluntary budget cap are not changed...

Written by Michael Griffin about 6 months ago 289 reads 31 comments
Brawn GP Rule Yet Again In Barcelona

Jenson Button continued his sensational start to the 2009 Formula One Season after winning for the fourth time in the opening five races...

Written by Michael Griffin about 6 months ago 123 reads 3 comments
On the Horizon: 2009 Spanish Grand Prix Preview

Four rounds have been contested so far in this phenomenal season, and now we approach round five, taking place at the Circuit de Catalunya near Barcelona...

Written by Michael Griffin about 7 months ago 66 reads 2 comments

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Michael Griffin Article Archive

Formula One: Why Force India Have Impressed Me the Most this Season

An Idea To Revamp Formula One Qualifying

Michael Schumacher Is Coming Back To Formula One

BMW-Sauber To Quit Formula One From 2009

Lewis Hamilton Wins The Hungarian Grand Prix In a Crushing Performance

Understanding Formula One: Brakes

Understanding Formula One: Aerodynamics

Who Is The Right Person To Lead The FIA?

Webber Finally Takes His Maiden Win at The Nurburgring

On the Horizon: 2009 German Grand Prix Preview

What Is Going On Inside The Head Of Bernie Ecclestone?

Sebastien Vettel Takes Dominant Victory at Silverstone

BSkyB Favourites To Win Television Rights For The FOTA Breakaway Series

A Fond Farewell: Silverstone Bids Farewell after 61 Years

FIA or FOTA: Who Is Right?

Button Cruises to Sixth Victory in Seven Races in Istanbul

Wrestling Musings: Is Blood Vital for a Classic Wrestling Match?

Breaking News: Prodrive/Aston Martin To Compete In Formula One In 2010

Button Sweeps the Streets Clear of His Rivals in Monte Carlo

Can I Make This Any Clearer: Ferrari Is NOT the Only Team In F1

On the Horizon: 2009 Monaco Grand Prix Preview

Formula One: Who Will/Won't Be On The Grid In 2010?

Ferrari To Leave Formula One in 2010

Brawn GP Rule Yet Again In Barcelona

On the Horizon: 2009 Spanish Grand Prix Preview

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