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Formula 1: What Options Does Lewis Hamilton Have at Monza?

First of all, I just want to apologise for disappearing off the radar. I would prefer not to really talk about why I haven't been around for almost a month; there are reasons for it and they are certainly valid reasons...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 1,952 reads 101 comments
Formula 1: Are the Wheels Coming Off for Ferrari?

The chequered flag falls on the very first European Grand Prix in Valencia, and it wasn’t a good one for Ferrari. As it stands, we are currently awaiting a verdict on whether Felipe Massa will be penalised for the pit lane incident...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 1,251 reads 140 comments
Formula 1: Round 12—We Will Fight Them on the Streets of Valencia

HELLO FORMULA 1 FANS... Welcome back to the 2008 season, finally we can put that three-week hell behind us, everyone still with us? Griff, Shak, Billy, Mark, Mr. Stones, Ryan, Heff, Long, Alex...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 735 reads 24 comments
Formula 1: Summer Holiday Top Trumps – How does F1 compare?

Right, before we jump in let me warn you, THIS IS A LONG ONE! Please get comfortable, get a drink, go to the toilet, take the phone off the hook, lock the doors and settle in, this could take ...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 1,322 reads 54 comments
Formula 1: We're All Going on a Summer Holiday - The Bottom 5

So far, I have covered Ferrari, BMW, Renault, Toyota and McLaren, the top 5 if you will, now it's on to the bottom 5, Red Bull, Williams, Honda, Toro Rosso and Force India. To view the original article click here Back into holiday mode: Case, packed

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 855 reads 38 comments
Formula 1: We're All Going on a Summer Holiday - The Top 5

Let me just reach out for my BIG dictionary and hit you with some definitions before we get cracking, something to think about if you will, now try to concentrate: Impetus [Im-pit-uss] Noun An incentive or impulse...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 938 reads 55 comments
Formula 1: Round 11, Hungary - Boring ?

The Championship is simmering nicely now, and we still have a very tight situation at the top of the table. Back-to-back wins for Lewis Hamilton have given him a four-point lead. The wins were nothing ordinary...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 749 reads 49 comments
Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton - The BIG Debate

Where can I start with this one, for those who know my writing I have to mutter those famous words: Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin. We could be in for a bumpy ride, so buckle up your six-point harness and put on your helmet...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 1,336 reads 139 comments
Formula 1: Practice Sessions - A Race Indication?

The consensus within the F1 community is that we cannot analyse Practice session times, and that we cannot say that they will represent who will be on the pace come qualifying or race day...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 800 reads 34 comments
NASCAR: Turning Left Is Interesting

For anyone who knows me, you will know that I am Formula One, through and through. I wouldn’t even say that I am a fan of motor sports in general, because that would be a lie. Most of it bores me, and I find it hard to get interested...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 796 reads 46 comments
Formula 1: The Battle of Britain

The British Grand Prix was a wet affair as usual. It was wet, stormy, windy, oh, and did I mention wet? Things could only get better right? Wrong.....

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 511 reads 36 comments
Formula 1: Round 10 Preview – It’s Tight at the Top

Some say, that when training at the gym, instead of energy drinks, he chugs down diesel, and instead of a pedometer being attached to the waistband of his shorts, he has a speedometer, all we know is, that he’s called Ben Auty...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 309 reads 36 comments
Formula 1: Is it 1993 Again?

NOTE TO READER—This just might be the greatest article you will ever read on Bleacher Report. Yes, it's true, even if I do say so myself. I really didn’t know what headline I could use for this article...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 1,211 reads 62 comments
Formula 1: Bernie Ecclestone - The Master Plan

I have had a late night over this one so I am hoping that it makes sense, if not just ignore me, I am babbling on thinking of a sleepier place with fluffy pillows...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 1,115 reads 13 comments
Formula 1: Donington secures British Grand Prix in 10 Year Deal

I would have had this article up on the site about 4 hours ago but my internet at work has been playing up and I havent been able to get access to the site unfortunately...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 796 reads 14 comments
Formula 1: Rumbling's at Red Bull

After 14 years in the industry and with his home Grand Prix just days away David Coulthard has announced his retirement from Formula 1 as a driver at the end of the 2008 season...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 354 reads 15 comments
Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton Promises to Stay

At the age of 10, Lewis Hamilton approached Ron Dennis at an awards ceremony and he said, "I want to race for you someday." Three years later, a young Hamilton signed onto the young driver support program, and his career is launched...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 755 reads 8 comments
Formula 1: 60 Years of Silverstone

Silverstone is a quiet, medium sized village in Northamptonshire, England. It has a population of approximately 2,000 people, yet once a year it is home to over 100,000 F1 loving fans...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 1,561 reads 38 comments
Formula 1: Silverstone: 3 Day Testing Report

First of all let me say this to you, if you are an F1 fan, TV doesn’t do this sport justice. You must visit your local track for an F1 event of any description whether it be testing, practice, qualifying or if you are lucky enough race day...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 317 reads 12 comments
Formula 1: Round 9: This Is Silverstone

Well, where can I start? The world of F1 is being shook up again in the hands of the FIA. There are accusations from the fans of bias towards Ferrari and a singling out of McLaren...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 1,041 reads 18 comments
Formula 1: Provisional 2009 Calendar Announced

The FIA have released the 2009 provisional calendar and there maybe a few surprises on there. The season has been increased to 19 races now, good news for us guys, one more round of mouth watering action...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 969 reads 48 comments
Formula 1: Are F1 Drivers considered Athletes?

Imagine if you will, the modern alpha male, Nick we shall call him. He is sat on his sofa in his living room watching the Formula 1 on a Sunday afternoon...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 4,815 reads 46 comments
Formula 1: McLaren Mercedes More Than 40 Years in the Making

The story starts with a Kiwi, no not the fruit, the people who are born in New Zealand. Bruce McLaren was his name, born in 1937 he was a race car designer, a driver, an engineer and an inventor...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 819 reads 12 comments
Formula 1: New Safety Car Rules

So how many times has it happened this season alone? You see the little “SC” at the top of your screen and you know that any second now you will see that sexy Mercedes CLK 63 AMG ...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 715 reads 14 comments
Formula 1: Round 8 - Now we have a Championship chase!

So leaving behind a much talked about Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal where, let’s face it, we got our money’s worth...

Written by Ben Auty about about 1 year ago 319 reads 12 comments

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Ben Auty Article Archive

Formula 1: What Options Does Lewis Hamilton Have at Monza?

Formula 1: Are the Wheels Coming Off for Ferrari?

Formula 1: Round 12—We Will Fight Them on the Streets of Valencia

Formula 1: Summer Holiday Top Trumps – How does F1 compare?

Formula 1: We're All Going on a Summer Holiday - The Bottom 5

Formula 1: We're All Going on a Summer Holiday - The Top 5

Formula 1: Round 11, Hungary - Boring ?

Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton - The BIG Debate

Formula 1: Practice Sessions - A Race Indication?

NASCAR: Turning Left Is Interesting

Formula 1: The Battle of Britain

Formula 1: Round 10 Preview – It’s Tight at the Top

Formula 1: Is it 1993 Again?

Formula 1: Bernie Ecclestone - The Master Plan

Formula 1: Donington secures British Grand Prix in 10 Year Deal

Formula 1: Rumbling's at Red Bull

Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton Promises to Stay

Formula 1: 60 Years of Silverstone

Formula 1: Silverstone: 3 Day Testing Report

Formula 1: Round 9: This Is Silverstone

Formula 1: Provisional 2009 Calendar Announced

Formula 1: Are F1 Drivers considered Athletes?

Formula 1: McLaren Mercedes More Than 40 Years in the Making

Formula 1: New Safety Car Rules

Formula 1: Round 8 - Now we have a Championship chase!

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