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David Bean

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David is an occasional contributer to the site on matters related to Formula 1. You can follow him on twitter at @Dr_Bean.
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Formula 1

Williams programme curtailed by rain in free practice

By David Bean
March 26, 2010
1 Mins read

Williams’ friday practice programme, which involved testing new aero parts and set-up work, was hit by afternoon rain in Melbourne today. Technical…

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Formula 1

Lotus positive after Friday practice in Melbourne

By David Bean
March 26, 2010
1 Mins read
Heikki Kovalainen thinks Lotus are in ‘good shape’ after Friday practice in Australia. The team’s running was slightly curtailed thanks to light…
Formula 1

Webber is third fastest for Red Bull as Vettel drifts off track

By David Bean
March 26, 2010
1 Mins read
It was a mixed day for Red Bull in Friday practice for the weekend’s Australian Grand Prix. Mark Webber finished third in…
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Australian Grand Prix 2010: Preview

By David Bean
March 25, 2010
4 Mins read
This weekend is the Australian Grand Prix, which is the toughest test of the season – if you are a UK-based Formula…
Formula 1

Lotus targeting another finish in Melbourne

By David Bean
March 25, 2010
4 Mins read
Lotus Team Principal Tony Fernandes has said that his new team are once again aiming to get both cars to the finish…
Formula 1

Bridgestone predicting tough track conditions for teams in Australia

By David Bean
March 25, 2010
1 Mins read
Bridgestone revealed that they think Albert Park will provide the teams with tough tyre strategy calls this weekend, as the difference between…
Formula 1

Schumacher and Bridgestone team up for FIA campaign

By David Bean
March 25, 2010
1 Mins read
Michael Schumacher has teamed up with Bridgestone to support the FIA’s Make Cars Green campaign at an event in Melbourne. The programme…
Formula 1

Bridgestone announce tyre compounds for next six races

By David Bean
March 25, 2010
1 Mins read
Bridgestone, tyre supplier to Formula 1, have announced the tyre compounds that will be made available to teams in the race weekends…
Formula 1

Force India 'buoyant' as they prepare for Australia

By David Bean
March 25, 2010
5 Mins read
Force India are in a ‘buoyant mood’ as they prepare for this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, after Tonio Liuzzi collected two points…
Formula 1

Williams hoping to improve on Bahrain point in Melbourne

By David Bean
March 24, 2010
2 Mins read
Williams are hoping to build on their single point earned in Bahrain as they look ahead to this weekends Australian Grand Prix…
Formula Renault UK

Young driver named as 2010 'superstar' by BRDC

By David Bean
March 24, 2010
1 Mins read
Aspiring Formula 1 driver Dean Smith has been named by the British Racing Driver’s Club (BRDC) as one of its 2010 ‘Superstars’…
Formula 1

Vijay Mallya 'very pleased' with Force India's start to 2010

By David Bean
March 20, 2010
2 Mins read
This week Dr Vijay Mallya has been reflecting on a good opening race for his Force India team, as Adrian Sutil qualified…
Formula 1

Busy week for young drivers in Ferrari programme

By David Bean
March 20, 2010
1 Mins read
The “Ferrari Driver Academy”, recently set-up by the Italian team to find and support talented young racing drivers, has been nurturing four…
Formula 1

BMW Sauber targeting big improvements in Melbourne

By David Bean
March 20, 2010
2 Mins read
After the disappointing failures of Bahrain, BMW Sauber are targeting points finishes as F1 moves onto Australia in a just over a…
Formula 1

Mercedes 'not competitive enough' but looking forward to Australia

By David Bean
March 20, 2010
3 Mins read
After finishing fifth and sixth in Bahrain, Mercedes GP are now looking ahead to the Australian Grand Prix, which takes place at…
Formula 1

The Bahrain Aftermath: Have new regulations ruined F1?

By David Bean
March 19, 2010
6 Mins read
On Thursday in Bahrain, Jenson Button said of the coming year “For a fan of Formula One, this season should be electric,…
Formula 1

Mercedes secure 'best possible' result in Bahrain

By David Bean
March 15, 2010
2 Mins read
Nico Rosberg got the better of teamate Michael Schumacher as the two drivers finished fifth and sixth in Mercedes’ first race since…
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