Team orders in Formula One

Ferrari’s Hockenheim Controversy There are a number of reasons why Ferrari shouldn’t have switched their drivers during the German Grand Prix. Their move has de-motivated Felipe Massa, given Fernando Alonso nothing but a hollow victory, and has turned millions of fans against the team. Another more obvious reason is that...

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Mark Webber’s “appointment with karma”

NOT BAD FOR A NUMBER TWO DRIVER Mark Webber may have noted the irony that his car carries the slogan “Red Bull gives you wings” following the controversy that engulfed his team during the British Grand Prix. Red Bull’s dominance at Silverstone was overshadowed by a bitter dispute between Webber...

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Red Bull’s Nightmare – Turkish GP Crash

Red Bulls Lock Horns Lap 40 of the Turkish Grand Prix may prove to be a pivotal moment in the 2010 Formula One World Championship. The crash between Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel handed victory to McLaren and sent the Red Bull team into chaos. The incident has also resulted...

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