Daniel Chalmers Article Archive

  1. F1 German GP Preview: Can Red Bull Continue To Take the Fight to Brawn?

    After a long three-week break, the F1 action returns this weekend to the Nurburgring for the German GP. The Nurburgring isn’t the best circuit on the calendar, but it’s certainly far from being the worst...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 4 months ago 158 reads 5 comments

  2. F1: Why Has the Pecking Order Changed So Dramatically in 2009?

    Since Lotus won the world championship in 1978, Formula 1 has been dominated by four teams: McLaren, Williams, Ferrari or Benetton/Renault (Renault took over Benetton in 2002). These are the only teams to win the Constructor's Title...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 4 months ago 291 reads 1 comments

  3. British GP Preview: What Will the Final Chapter at Silverstone Bring?

    This weekend Formula One heads to Silverstone for the British GP, one of the event's most historic venues built on a former military airfield. Silverstone is famous for hosting the first ever F-One championship race back in 1950...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 5 months ago 159 reads 2 comments

  4. Is Vettel World Champion Material Or Is He Overhyped?

    Young German Sebastian Vettel hasn’t been racing in F1 for two full seasons, but he has already made a massive impression on the scene...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 5 months ago 344 reads 45 comments

  5. Why Jenson Button's Turkish Delight Was a Bitter Blow for His Rivals

    The Turkish GP seemed to sum up 2009 so far. Jenson Button dominated and didn’t put a foot wrong. Red Bull missed their opportunity, and Rubens Barrichello had an unhappy race. Button has now won six races, and has accumulated 61 points...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 5 months ago 155 reads 0 comments

  6. F1 Turkey 2009: Car Weights and Prediction

    It was a fantastic qualifying session where the pole sitter changed 3 times. In the end it was a last gasp effort from Sebastien Vettel that clinched pole position. The post quali car weights have been published...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 5 months ago 251 reads 1 comments

  7. F1: Why Button Deserves More Praise Than He Is Getting

    So far 2009 has been one of Formula 1’s biggest ever fairytale stories for Jenson Button. In 2007 and 2008 he had terrible cars, which gave him absolutely no hope of battling at the front...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 5 months ago 571 reads 14 comments

  8. Turkey GP Preview: Can Massa Win for the Fourth Time in Istanbul?

    This weekend, Formula One heads to Istanbul for the fifth Turkish GP, and Round Seven of the 2009 championship. Istanbul Park is yet another circuit designed by F1 designer Hermann Tilke...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 6 months ago 207 reads 10 comments

  9. Monaco GP Preview: Can Anyone Stop Brawn GP?

    This weekend, Formula One heads to the streets of Monte-Carlo, the golden ribbon event of the season: the Monaco Grand Prix. There is nothing quite like Monaco. It is the most glamorous and richest race on the calendar...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 6 months ago 117 reads 2 comments

  10. How Did Rubens Barrichello Lose the Spanish GP?

    The Spanish GP was yet another triumph for Jenson Button in 2009. However, this is a race which Rubens Barrichello knows should have won...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 6 months ago 246 reads 5 comments

  11. Car Weights and Race Prediction for F1 Spanish GP

    Fuel weights 1. Jenson Button Brawn Mercedes 646.0 2. Sebastian Vettel RBR Renault 651.5 3. Rubens Barrichello Brawn Mercedes 649.5 4. Felipe Massa Ferrari 655...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 6 months ago 238 reads 11 comments

  12. What Punishment Will McLaren Receive Over the "Lie-Gate" Affair?

    Wednesday, 29 April could have a significant impact on McLaren’s 2009 season. It has already been a troubled start to the season...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 7 months ago 284 reads 14 comments

  13. F1: Bahrain Talking Points

    The Bahrain GP weekend was another intriguing F1 race weekend with plenty more talking points. Let’s look at the main points of this weekend’s action. Button’s pass on Hamilton sets him up to win against the odds...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 7 months ago 89 reads 4 comments

  14. Bahrain Grand Prix: Car Weights and Race Predictions

    1. Trulli Toyota 648.5 2. Glock Toyota 643.0 3. Vettel Red Bull-Renault 659.0 4. Button Brawn-Mercedes 652.5 5...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 7 months ago 335 reads 8 comments

  15. Can Brawn GP Fight Back In the Bahrain Grand Prix?

    For the second time already this season there are two races back to back. It’s been a fantastic season so far with three thrilling races. F1 2009 is providing us with plenty of surprises, and a completely different grid order...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 7 months ago 170 reads 9 comments

  16. The Big Talking Points After The Chinese GP Weekend

    China produced another extremely exciting race with Red Bull winning their first ever race in Formula One. The rain, which was worse than predicted gave the drivers a real challenge...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 7 months ago 83 reads 10 comments

  17. 2009 Chinese Grand Prix: Car Weights Analysis and Race Predictions

    Yet again we witnessed another breathtaking qualifying session. This time though Brawn GP had to settle for P4 and P5, as Red Bull shocked everyone to claim their first pole position...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 7 months ago 278 reads 28 comments

  18. Malaysia GP Preview: Will Brawn GP Dominate Again?

    The teams and drivers have no time to relax as the F1 circus heads straight to Sepang, for the second round of the F1 2009 world championship. Sepang has been on the F1 calendar since 1999, and is one of the most modern facilities on the calendar...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 8 months ago 185 reads 7 comments

  19. Why Brawn GP's Success Isn't a Surprise

    Leaving Australia there was no doubt who the weekend belonged to. Brawn GP confirmed that their winter test pace was real by dominating qualifying, and rounding it off with a 1-2 finish in the Grand Prix itself...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 8 months ago 537 reads 3 comments

  20. Ten Things We Learned in This Weekend's Aussie GP

    This weekend was one of the most highly anticipated opening races in F1 history. With so many rule changes and the old pecking order being ripped up, there were so many questions coming into this race...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 8 months ago 628 reads 12 comments

  21. Car Weights Declared and My Race Prediction

    Pos. Driver Car weight 1. Jenson Button 664.5kg2. Rubens Barrichello 666.5kg3. Sebastien Vettel 657kg4. Robert Kubica 650kg5. Nico Rosberg 657kg6...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 8 months ago 204 reads 22 comments

  22. F1 2009 Australia GP Practice Times and Analysis

    Free practice session one 1. ROSBERG Williams 1m26.687s 2. NAKAJIMA Williams 1m26.736s 3. RAIKKONEN Ferrari 1m26.750s 4. BARRICHELLO Brawn 1m27...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 8 months ago 766 reads 2 comments

  23. Daniel's 2009 F1 Championship Preview and Final Predictions

    It’s been a long wait, but the start of the 2009 season is finally upon us. With all the huge regulation changes, and a big shake-up of the established order, 2009 is one of the most anticipated seasons for many years...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 8 months ago 213 reads 5 comments

  24. My Top 5 Australian Grand Prixs

    There have been some very memorable Australian GPs in the past. In this article, I guide you through my personal top 5 Australian GPs of all time. 5...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 8 months ago 151 reads 1 comments

  25. Australian GP and World Championship Odds

    There are some great betting opportunities this weekend. With so many rule changes in F1 this season, the first race of the season is a great chance to catch the bookmakers out. Here is my guide to a few of the best value bets...

    Daniel Chalmers Written by Daniel Chalmers about 8 months ago 152 reads 1 comments

 


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