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The 10 Drivers Who Really Deserve to be in F1

With possibly 28 cars taking to the grid next season there has never been a better chance for a rookie to gain a seat in F1...

Written by Alex Cowley about 2 months ago 661 reads 10 comments
The Nightmare That Is KERS

Sometimes F1 confuses me. Recent examples would be the recent steward interventions, the introduction of the winner takes all points system, and Max Mosley's recent assurances that F1 does not need Ferrari...

Written by Alex Cowley about 6 months ago 307 reads 6 comments
New Formula 1 Points System Set To Be Scrapped

In a surprising turn of events, it has been recently announced that the new Formula 1 points system is likely to be deferred until 2010...

Written by Alex Cowley about 8 months ago 223 reads 5 comments
New Formula One Points System: Not Such a Bad Idea

The news came today that a new points system will be implemented from the start of the 2009 F1 season. While it will use the 10-8-6-etc. structure of the previous iteration, the raw number of wins of a driver will now decide the championship...

Written by Alex Cowley about 8 months ago 264 reads 15 comments
Giorgio Pantano: Forgotton But Not Gone

F1 (and indeed motorsport in general) is not a forgiving profession. Most talented, young drivers fall far short before they are given the chance to form a successful career...

Written by Alex Cowley about 10 months ago 250 reads 2 comments
Vijay Mallya, Force India: Will McLaren Partnership Push Them Forward?

The team which will be looking to 2009 with the most optimism will be Force India. With their new collaboration with McLaren, the removal of Mike Gascoyne and Colin Kolles from management, and ...

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 388 reads 6 comments
F1 Racing Officially Ugly!

Today, Williams unveiled its wing package for the 2009 season, and I have to say, it isn't a looker. True, F1 cars have grown increasingly complex and vulgar with their shark fins, pieces on ...

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 951 reads 11 comments
Constructors Rankings Part Two: The Top Five

The continuation of my Constructors rankings, this time the top five. Note: To see the first part of this article click here 5. Toyota: Toyota used to be a bit of a joke until 2005...

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 353 reads 5 comments
Constructors Rankings 2008: The Tail End Of The Grid

This was not only a great year for the drivers but also the constructors championship with new winners, a much closer midfield and up and coming teams punching above their weight. If you've read my previous two articles, it's pretty much the same system.

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 385 reads 10 comments
Drivers Rankings Part 2: The Top 10 of 2008

So I continue my countdown of the top 10 drivers of the year. If you want to see my first article, click on the hyperlink below: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/76590-drivers-rankings-2008-part-1-whos-lived-up-to-their-potential 10...

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 370 reads 8 comments
Formula 1 Driver Rankings: 2008

The conclusion of the 2008 season provides a fitting time to reflect on a great year. With action, drama, emotion, controversy, and conflict smattered with a few classic races, the 2008 season has been a rollercoaster ride...

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 1,115 reads 1 comments
Timo Glock: The Spark of Potential

There is no doubt in my mind who is the rookie of the season. If you can put an uncompetitive car fifth on the grid and not only maintain that position but improve on it, then you are a top driver...

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 1,026 reads 17 comments
Brazil GP Preview: Pressure Will Tell

Going into the last race of the season neither Mclaren or Ferrari can relax. With both the drivers and constructors championships still up for grabs, neither team can afford to give points away to the other...

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 229 reads 0 comments
Ferrari Threatens to Withdraw As Standardized Engines Loom

In a surprising statement of aggression against the FIA, Ferrari says it would reconsider their involvement in the sport institute standardized engines...

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 147 reads 7 comments
Felipe Massa: Has He Won Over The Critics?

It seems that you can't become a F1 legend in a season, but you can be condemned for life as a mediocre driver. Indeed this was the reputation of Felipe Massa who after his debut season in 2002, ...

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 498 reads 14 comments
Heikki Kovalainen: The Disappointment Of The Season?

Life is hard for anybody at the top of F1, but as Martin Brundle said during the Grand Prix today, don't expect any favours from the team if you mess up, but instead expect criticism to be thrown at you at every turn...

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 713 reads 14 comments
Honda: Will They Ever Get Their Act Together?

One thing has gone under the radar this season, an issue which has been (quite rightly) overshadowed by the increasingly exciting and controversial championship battle, is the continuing demise of the Honda F1 team...

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 321 reads 5 comments
Can Robert Kubica Become 2008 Champion?

With yet another poor race for Hamilton and Massa, Robert Kubica has now become a championship contender. With a fine second in Fuji today the Pole is just 12 points behind Lewis Hamilton in the championship and BMW Sauber are 14 points behind Ferrari...

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 502 reads 6 comments
Sato, Senna, Buemi, Bourdais: Who's the Best for Torro Rosso?

With Sebastien Vettel leaving Torro Rosso for their bigger brother in 2009, Torro Rosso's most important issue is how to stabilise the improvement in the team from 2009 onwards...

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 754 reads 10 comments
Bourdais Vs. Massa: Who Was To Blame?

After watching a fascinating Japanese Grand Prix I read on the news that Sebastien Bourdais had been penalised and had 25 seconds added to his race time. This was because he hit Felipe Massa when exiting the pitlane on lap 50...

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 485 reads 14 comments
Can Ferrari afford not to favour Felipe Massa?

Apart from the Hamilton overtaking debacle, there was one other thing that was circulating around the F1 paddock (and websites) alike, would Ferrari finally decide to put all their momentum behind ...

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 161 reads 0 comments
Nick Heidfeld, Formula One's Most Understated Man

This weekend has shown that Ferrari are no longer the dominant force in this year's championship with a superb fightback by Lewis Hamilton to take his fourth win of the season...

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 465 reads 3 comments
Adrian Sutil's Inspiring Drive in Monaco Grand Prix

Well, it seems my belief that Ferrari would dominate Monaco was mistaken, although after Saturday, it seemed my statement may been a reality. Overall it was a bad day for Ferrari.....

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 864 reads 2 comments
The Power of Ferrari will be Unassailable at Monaco

The position is this: Ferrari are the dominant force in F1 at the moment. Two wins for Massa and two for Raikkonenleaves makes it four out of five for Ferrari. However the Turkish Grand Prix shed some doubt over this dominance...

Written by Alex Cowley about about 1 year ago 454 reads 2 comments

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Alex Cowley Article Archive

The 10 Drivers Who Really Deserve to be in F1

The Nightmare That Is KERS

New Formula 1 Points System Set To Be Scrapped

New Formula One Points System: Not Such a Bad Idea

Giorgio Pantano: Forgotton But Not Gone

Vijay Mallya, Force India: Will McLaren Partnership Push Them Forward?

F1 Racing Officially Ugly!

Constructors Rankings Part Two: The Top Five

Constructors Rankings 2008: The Tail End Of The Grid

Drivers Rankings Part 2: The Top 10 of 2008

Formula 1 Driver Rankings: 2008

Timo Glock: The Spark of Potential

Brazil GP Preview: Pressure Will Tell

Ferrari Threatens to Withdraw As Standardized Engines Loom

Felipe Massa: Has He Won Over The Critics?

Heikki Kovalainen: The Disappointment Of The Season?

Honda: Will They Ever Get Their Act Together?

Can Robert Kubica Become 2008 Champion?

Sato, Senna, Buemi, Bourdais: Who's the Best for Torro Rosso?

Bourdais Vs. Massa: Who Was To Blame?

Can Ferrari afford not to favour Felipe Massa?

Nick Heidfeld, Formula One's Most Understated Man

Adrian Sutil's Inspiring Drive in Monaco Grand Prix

The Power of Ferrari will be Unassailable at Monaco

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