Several days after its presentation in society, we have the first images of the redevelopment of Silverstone. The track may be used both by the cars of Formula 1 and Moto GP for account with 760 yards compared to the previous track. All this to improve the monitoring of the races by the fans and to help increase their own show on track.

This has remodeled the second part of the third sector and maintaining the spectacular first corner, which has always been a true funnel for Formula 1, and the mythical linked to Becketts. A portion of the track that has always amazed the MotoGP riders making it even more popular over Eau Rouge. For you to discover the “new” Silverstone is best left to the back of Martin Brundle onboard.

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I’ll leave my profound attempts to maintain the objectivity to simply say that Kris Meeke must let them look. His bad luck continues to grow at the same rate as the advantage that it starts to get Juho Hänninen, and no doubt suffered a puncture on the penultimate stage is not going to help in their hopes for the championship.

The McRae Colin was sponsored by demonstrating throughout the day that his specialty is asphalt rallies with dry conditions. With five scratch in seven sections the Northern Irishman had his advantage over the 17 seconds and gave no sign of weakness. Meanwhile, Skoda drivers had to watch from a distance as Meeke was heading towards a triumphant but could do nothing.

However lady luck turned her back to give Kris and eighth installment , the longest of the day with 29.95 miles, punctured a tire of his 207 S2000 was forced to stop to replace it. Jan Kopecky inherited at the time a leadership that without the problems of his rival would have been almost impossible.

The British Peugeot has not been the only unit that has had problems in that especially with the tires as Thierry Neuville also suffered a puncture after overstretch your gums during a stretch that became a real rompecoches. After the special competition number eight has been stopped due to a new breakthrough by excessive public located in the gutters.

Among the Spanish noted that Hevia uploaded a position due to the problem of Meeke, while Sergio Vallejo had problems in their assistance with the differential and received two minutes of penalty that left him no choice in the two championships. Miguel Fuster For its part, as a leader among national and is expected to end in this position that will not happen like what happened to Meeke.

After the first day of competition the IRC is as follows:

1 Jan Kopecký 1h20m25.0s
2nd 1h20m39.4s Juho Hänninen
3rd Guy Wilks 1h20m56.4s
4th Bruno Magalhães 1h21m14.3s
5th 1h21m42.4s Alberto Hevia
Kris Meeke 6th 1h01m40.1s

Provisional National Classification:

1 M. FUSTER 1:20:50.5 +0.0
2 A. HEVIA 1:21:42.4 +51.9
3 º S. VALLEJO 1:24:00.6 +3:10.1
4 º J. VINYES 1:24:25.1 +3:34.6
5 º F. CIMA 1 : 24:43.9 +3:53.4

rating regional canary:

1 A. VIERA 1:21:22.9 0.0
J. PONCE 1:25:17.9 2 +3: 55.0
, 3rd J. BARRIOS 1:28:18.1 +6:55.2
4 º I. WEAPONS 1:28:28.2 +7:05.3
5 º Y. LEMES 1:29:14.3 +7:51.4 ( #)

Last November, Bridgestone made an announcement that shook the Formula 1. The 2010 season would be his last in the competition. Since then, almost desperate search by the FIA to find a tire supplier. Although initially, Michelin was one of the brands that ruled out its entry, apparently is now one of the two makes possible, along with Avon.

This information comes from Sam Michael, Williams technical director, who has declared that 2011 election is now only between Michelin or Avon. He also revealed that Pirelli was considered as an option, but in the end this was discarded. Sam Michael also mentioned something very interesting, referring to the motivations that lead them to choose one or another manufacturer.

Now we’re talking with Michelin and Avon. Avon is much cheaper than Michelin, but it is a product less proven, although many have done for many competitions competitive tires. Their performance is a mystery, because Michelin was in Formula 1 until very recently, but the Michelin tires are about three times as expensive for the teams, so it is now deliberating on this issue.

I have to say I’m not surprised at all. When from Michelin said it would not come into Formula 1, my view was that Avon would be chosen for their price / experience. My only question was whether his factory may be responsible for providing tires for all teams every weekend. Apparently, yes they can, but has left them a tough competitor in the form of a French brand. The competition will be fierce.

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The truth is that I have always been one to think that for people to drink beer is not even necessary to advertise on television, basically because I get off on it. However, we must recognize that advertisers are squeezed much brains to get our attention. Estrella Galicia has now passed and after notice of the most famous soccer players Galician comes with another starring one of its most international.

Of course after reading the headline you know I’m talking about the former -co-driver Carlos Sainz, Luis Moya. Accompanying him also his friends and teammates Nupel. For there is not covering the Vallejo brothers, which I think is Marta Suria, occasional mechanical / engineer and the main protagonist. No, this time I’m not talking about beer, I’m talking about the Ford Fiesta S2000.

In short, a nice initiative of the guys from Estrella Galicia undoubtedly exploit one of the great crowds in this area Spain. And is that the northwest of the peninsula has always been characterized by a special affection for the rallies. Without further ado we leave you with the official spot, the making of and outtakes. A true spectacle.

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One of the most famous competitions across the pond this season released new rules regarding the scores and trophies. And is that Indy has been bending every year by the circuitry, leaving aside its long tradition of ovals. In short, an American competition that has been slowly Europeanizing to make way for a timetable in which urban routes are a great part of the bulk of the season.

This has forced the organizers to take Solomonic decision by appointing two pilots at the end of the season champions. One will be for that driver to reap more points in the mixed plots, while the remaining will be prize for the best driver of the oval circuit.

Randy Bernard, CEO of the Indy Racing League made its views to this new change:

We recognize the pilots who master the disciplines that make up the sport and those who seek the ultimate prize, the IndyCar IZOD. We believe that this platform will give added value to the key events in our calendar and create more momentum between the drivers and the teams that have success in racing on ovals and road.

In addition, allow fans to choose the name of each of the trophies in a poll to be held between late May and early June. Currently leading the championship and also the “city championship” is Will Power, with 42 points over his teammate, and that has not yet started the season on ovals.

The trophy winner will receive oval circuits his award during the weekend of the race to be held at Texas Motor Speedway, while the trophy that honors the winner of the mixed circuits will be announced at Watkins Glen.

So it’s great to highlight that and give him some recognition, but in reality what matters is winning the Indy 500 and win the series championship.

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These week break in the WRC is allowing the pilots to test facing the Rally of Portugal. Yes, I know that before this test will be New Zealand, but most teams want to test the suspensions in order to land Lusa. For its part Citroën has chosen the Algarve for their two race drivers, Dani Sordo first and then Sébastien Loeb, make hands to mark the Ecuador race of the season.

As for the IRC is the next test much closer this weekend, will take place on Rally de Canarias. Spanish test will put your asphalt guys available to IRC to compete with the Vallejo brothers, Hevia and company to see who is fastest on the island.

This Kronos been tested with all three drivers on Spanish soil. Kris Meeke, accompanied by Bruno Magalhaes and Thierry Neuville, starts as a favorite among participants in the international category. Skoda also has refined its new Fabia S2000 Evo II in view of its forthcoming debut. This time the charge has been Nicolas Vouilloz that will become part of the Czech team with the return of the asphalt to IRC.

There is no malice on my part with Peter Sauber far from it. But every time you hear news of the Swiss team, the words poured his employer a few weeks ago give an incredible game. This time is our Pedro de la Rosa which throws light on the obvious economic problems of the Sauber team in Blick, a Swiss newspaper.

Each day that passes is more difficult to find support for 2010. And no money is almost impossible to improve the car.

Novelty? Of course, none in a team to remember the year we start building the team clothing and riders of the former BMW Sauber. But economic problems touching upon the development of the Sauber C29 can not finish races, or Pedro de la Rosa or Kamui Kobayashi. Pedro de la Rosa also reconfirms the obvious engine problems (caused by a failure according to Ferrari-mail and / or design Sauber) and last but not least, problems of instability in the rear that is bringing the whole head equipment.

just have to rely on our skills and our new head coach, James Key. And the luck is with us. There have been too many engine problems, and something is not right in the back of the car is too unstable. Sauber knew that I was expecting a tough job. But after training in February, did not think it would be so hard.

Increasingly, the walking to and from Pedro de la Rosa to Formula 1 reminds me of his hard years in Jaguar. In which, despite having a car that lacked all reap achieved fifth position in the Italian GP 2001 (and one each from Eddie Irvine third place in the Monaco Grand Prix 2001 Italian Grand Prix 2002, which would be the best trio in the team results.) And we also had a great time to be suffering from any flashes of power to achieve outstanding results in the odd race. Jaguar-Cosworth But he at least had many careers, which still has to show to make the Sauber C29. But:

‘No money, no improvements .’

Dura spiral of Sauber, very hard. Thinking that to be Pedro de la Rosa and Kamui Kobayashi in Hispania Racing Team Lotus F1 Racing Racing or even Virgin, could have ended a career is not unreasonable. This situation is already being very heavy slab Sauber in the search for sponsors, at a time in which if released to bet, of course they will at least think teams that reach the checkered flag. A pity that the beautiful and unpolluted decoration of the Sauber C29 at the same time as you play against.

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There is still a good time for Henri Pescarolo. After years full of success in the resistance, Pescarolo Sport’s future is at risk. What’s more, today we could say that is closer to the disappearance of salvation.

At the end of last year, Pescarolo Sport and became part of Sora Composites and the Asian Le Mans Series competed under that flag. In 2010, the last hope of salvation for Pescarolo Sport passed by Gerard Lopez and Genii Capital. The Renault F1 ownership group is appearing in every category, but finally, the agreement with Pescarolo has not come to fruition.

Will have to see what happens with the team’s future. For now, the two places granted by the ACO for the 24 Hours of Le Mans are also in doubt. Tokai University and KSM may be favored large confirmed the resignation of the French.

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Nice first race of the year in which they lived Talladega last Sunday. The Aaron’s 499 was the second race of the year with the restrictor plate and the first in which the Car of Tomorrow using the new rear wing in a super speedway.

The Dega race was not without controversy. For the first time this season the race needed three attempts to green-white-chek flag and another accident has occurred, the test had finished with a red flag. But it was not. In the last round was played incidents and even went back to have a dubious maneuver Jimmie Johnson when he was overtaken by his teammate Jeff Gordon.

In the end, the associations worked. Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr was one of those couples that thanks to their joint strategy could achieve the first place, but Jamie McMurray and Kevin Harvick seemed to be one point ahead of the rest. Only repeteción periods of endangered yellow flag victory since neither McMurray nor Harvick or Montoya, in the final third were much more than enough fuel.

In the last attempt, Jamie McMurray and Kevin Harvick land put the rest through to the last curve in which Harvick went off the trail of McMurray and was getting beat with a short distance. A pity for Ganassi Racing driver Earnhardt could have been done with the second victory of the year, linking it to that achieved in Daytona. For his part, Kevin Harvick broke a streak of 115 races without a win.

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This is Formula 1, a few hours or days before they say one thing and behind them says the same but clarifying a bit. A few days ago, declared Fernando Alonso confident for the next GP in Barcelona, because Ferrari have located the major defects that is having the F10. But Fernando Alonso now states that no big changes in the Ferrari facing the GP of Spain.

In fact, if the improvements that may have one car team and win 3 / 10 to a return, there will always be achieve win 4. So at least I said Alonso Auto Motor & Sport also warns that at this stage is very difficult to improve significantly the current cars, more talking about the more pointers. So do not lose sight of the Red Bull, and affecting especially in Renault to which the Spaniard is too strong for the rest of the season.

If the above statements then made, and there was an opportunity to read hints in several places where little lacking to say that Ferrari come with a new car Montmeló. Especially talking about a new aerodynamic package, which is usual for the teams when they reach the fifth and sixth round of the year. But it seems that this year will be the thing, at least not in Ferrari.

And probably not for the leading teams like Red Bull and McLaren that will measure very much any substantive changes. Remember that manufacturers and teams are already working to reduce its annual technical budgets face to 2013, so this year and met future may see more than ever the maxim of ‘if something works why change it. ” In any case, fix defects, or polishing the details.

This situation leads alongside the more daring can cause an upset with novel and unexpected changes. And that plants play dismissal. Is it the case? Will we see some progress conservatives in the pits at the Circuit de Catalunya or the odd one gets an ace from his sleeve

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