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Fernando Alonso: Lewis Hamilton, Ron Dennis & where it started to go wrong at McLaren in 2007

over 7 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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In the first of a five-part series looking back at Fernando Alonso's F1 career, Andrew Benson explains when it all started to go wrong at McLaren in 2007. read more »

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Lando Norris: Can McLaren's teenage recruit live up to all the hype?

over 7 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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Comparisons with Lewis Hamilton may be premature, but all the signs suggest McLaren new boy Lando Norris is a considerable talent, writes Andrew Benson. read more »

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Hamilton needs 'old-school karting moves' - all you need to know about Italian GP

over 7 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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Can Lewis Hamilton get among the Ferraris? Will Kimi Raikkonen have to give way to Sebastian Vettel? Andrew Benson looks ahead to the Italian Grand Prix. read more »

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Lauded by Hamilton and Vettel - just how good is Leclerc?

over 8 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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Charles Leclerc is turning heads in his maiden F1 season, and even has two four-time champions in his corner. Andrew Benson explores his potential. read more »

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How Torro Rosso performance reset perceptions of Honda almost overnight

over 8 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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Pierre Gasly's superb fourth place for Toro Rosso in Bahrain has reset perceptions of Honda's engine programme almost overnight, writes Andrew Benson. read more »

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'Relaxed and pristine' Abu Dhabi masks track's failings

over 8 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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As a facility, it's hard to fault Yas Marina but look past the superficialities and it's all a bit of a let down, writes Andrew Benson read more »

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Alonso, McLaren, Honda and an 'awkward catch-22 situation'

over 8 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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Fernando Alonso's plight was illustrated perfectly over the course of the Belgian Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson. read more »

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Can 'quiet, straightforward' Valtteri Bottas challenge for the title?

over 8 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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Valtteri Bottas is in the title race on paper, but is he, asks Andrew Benson, a real threat to Lewis Hamilton & Sebastian Vettel? read more »

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'Like driving on ice at 230mph' - Alonso's Indy 500 odyssey begins

over 9 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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Intimidated? No chance. But Fernando Alonso's Indy 500 odyssey will provide a challenge like no other, writes Andrew Benson. read more »

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Red Bull: The key areas where Christian Horner's team need to improve

over 9 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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Red Bull were again off the pace in the first race of the season, but their innovative aerodynamic approach to the new regulations may yet well bear fruit, writes Andrew Benson. read more »

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Formula 1: Champs and chumps: Andrew Benson's (and your) season predictions

over 9 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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We're excited about how the F1 season will unfold, so it is time to start assessing... and then guessing. read more »

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Fernando Alonso: McLaren-Honda driver still Formula 1's gold standard

over 9 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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Fernando Alonso talks to Andrew Benson about changed priorities, the roots of his skills, his toughest rivals and whether the fire still burns. read more »

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Why Ferrari want the 'least bothered man in sport'

over 9 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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The world is happy Kimi Raikkonen is staying at Ferrari, if for no other reason than to listen to his grumpy radio messages, writes Andrew Benson. read more »

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Formula One's four emerging stars

over 10 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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Blistering pace, brilliant overtaking, resilience and outstanding potential - Andrew Benson on F1's best young drivers. read more »

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The man who saved Ferrari in his 'bathtub'

over 10 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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Why was Michael Schumacher's victory in the torrential rain at the Spanish GP 20 years ago so iconic? Andrew Benson explains... read more »

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Formula 1's plan to become great again

over 10 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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An agreement has been reached on new tyres to improve racing, as well as engine cost and supply for 2017, writes Andrew Benson. read more »

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'Amazing' Mercedes already ahead

over 10 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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Back-to-back world champions Mercedes show no sign of slowing in pre-season testing, writes Andrew Benson. read more »

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Why 2016 could be Mercedes' undoing

over 10 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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Andrew Benson focuses on what to look out for in the new F1 season, which is set to be explosive for the sport's biggest names. read more »

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Ecclestone battling to keep grip on F1

over 10 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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Formula 1 is dominated by a fight for power and influence that could change the direction of the sport, writes Andrew Benson. read more »

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'Hamilton has achieved greatness'

over 10 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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From the moment Lewis Hamilton won March's Australian GP, the season has surrendered itself to him, writes Andrew Benson. read more »

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Hamilton has the world at his feet

over 10 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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Lewis Hamilton's rivals should start planning to stop him winning the world title in 2016, suggests Andrew Benson. read more »

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What now for 'embarrassed' Alonso?

over 10 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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After Fernando Alonso's outburst over team radio, Andrew Benson wonders how the double world champion can fulfil his destiny. read more »

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Honda engine nightmare stripped bare

over 10 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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Chief F1 writer Andrew Benson analyses McLaren-Honda's problematic engine, what can be done & why results may improve in Singapore. read more »

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'Drivers' lives are on the line'

over 10 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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The failures of the tyres in Belgium are causing a sense of humour failure from the drivers - and rightly so, writes Andrew Benson. read more »

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Who's top of the Formula 1 charts?

over 10 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 1942 views )

Mercedes' package is virtually flawless but McLaren are wasting their driver line-up - Andrew Benson gives his F1 mid-season report. read more »