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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.
Articles
Formula 1

Schumacher 'a little rusty' as Rosberg finishes on top in Friday practice

By David Bean
March 13, 2010
2 Mins read

Nico Rosberg was the fastest driver in Friday practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix, while teammate Michael Schumacher was in third position…

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Formula 1

McLaren optimistic about pace as they seek to perfect car set-up

By David Bean
March 13, 2010
3 Mins read
Both McLaren drivers were reasonably happy with their pace in the two practice sessions in Bahrain today. The Brits were never far…
Formula 1

Ferrari concentrate on race preparation in Friday practice

By David Bean
March 13, 2010
2 Mins read
After three hours of free practice around the Bahrain Internation Circuit for Ferrari, Felipe Massa ended the day seventh fastest, with new…
Formula 1Formula Renault UK

Renault launch new Driver Training Programme

By David Bean
March 12, 2010
1 Mins read
Renault Sport UK today revealed its new Driver Training Programme, which has been created by the Renault F1 Team Human Resources Centre…
Formula 1

Buemi misses second Bahrain practice with problem

By David Bean
March 12, 2010
1 Mins read
Toro Rosso had mixed fortunes today in Bahrain, with reasonable pace in the first practice session, but a problem with Buemi’s car…
Formula 1

Red Bull disappoint in Friday practice in Bahrain

By David Bean
March 12, 2010
1 Mins read
Both Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel failed to carry their form from pre-season testing into the Friday practices in Bahrain, and could…
Formula 1

Williams still with 'work to do' before Bahrain qualifying

By David Bean
March 12, 2010
1 Mins read
Sam Michael, the Williams Technical Director, described Friday practice as ‘very busy’ for the team, but both he and the drivers are…
Formula 1

Renault 'satisfied' with their start to the weekend in Bahrain

By David Bean
March 12, 2010
1 Mins read
Both team and drivers were satisfied with Renault’s first practice session of 2010 as they spent the day running on a variety…
Formula 1

Virgin Racing struggle with reliability again in Friday practice

By David Bean
March 12, 2010
2 Mins read
Virgin Racing began life in Formula 1 with a tricky day of preparations for this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix. The team worked…
Formula 1

Bridgestone analysing tyre data from Friday practice

By David Bean
March 12, 2010
1 Mins read
Bridgestone are reflecting on the performance of their new tyre compounds after the two Friday practice sessions for the opening race of…
Formula 1

BMW Sauber struggle with changes to circuit layout

By David Bean
March 12, 2010
1 Mins read
BMW Sauber have said that neither driver is entirely happy with the set-up of the new C29 after Friday practice in Bahrain….
Formula 1

Force India Happy As Sutil Tops Morning Session

By David Bean
March 12, 2010
1 Mins read
Adrian Sutil was the fastest driver in Free Practice 1 today in Bahrain as Force India focused on short, low fuel runs…
Formula 1

Lotus begin season with encouraging Friday in Bahrain

By David Bean
March 12, 2010
1 Mins read
Exactly six months to the day since the team’s entry into Formula 1 was confirmed, Lotus Racing today took part in the…
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2010 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix Preview

By David Bean
March 12, 2010
3 Mins read
After months of hype, rumours, predictions, anticipation and excitement, the most eagerly awaited Formula 1 season in recent memory finally gets underway…
Formula 1

Bridgestone set for final season in Formula 1

By David Bean
March 11, 2010
2 Mins read
Tyres are essentially just a small patch of rubber connecting the highly developed multi-million pound Formula 1 car to the tarmac of…
Formula 1

Williams drivers eager to get the Formula 1 season underway

By David Bean
March 10, 2010
2 Mins read
Williams are heading into 2010 with a new Cosworth engine, the most experienced Formula 1 driver of all time in Rubens Barrichello,…
Formula 1

Force India aiming for points finish in Bahrain

By David Bean
March 10, 2010
2 Mins read
Force India are happy with their progress in pre-season testing, and are hoping for consistent points finishes in 2010. Speaking ahead of…
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