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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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Italian Grand Prix 2011: Preview

By David Bean
September 5, 2011
4 Mins read

Eighty-three – that is the maximum number of points that Sebastian Vettel could possibly now need to guarantee the 2011 Drivers' Championship,…

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Formula 1

McLaren Expect DRS to Provide Unpredictable Racing at Monza

By David Bean
September 2, 2011
3 Mins read
McLaren are expecting DRS to play a big part in the Italian Grand Prix next weekend as two activation zones and the long…
Formula 1

Team Lotus Drivers Aiming to Attack at Monza

By David Bean
September 2, 2011
3 Mins read
Both Heikki Kovalainen and Jarno Trulli say a well-balanced car that can attack the kerbs well is extremely important around Monza as Team Lotus prepare…
Formula 1

HRT Recognise the Need For Speed in Monza

By David Bean
September 2, 2011
2 Mins read
HRT boss Colin Kolles recognises that to succeed in Italy the team must find some of the speed that they lacked during the Belgian…
Formula 1

Vettel Excited About Visiting Scene of Maiden F1 Victory

By David Bean
September 2, 2011
1 Mins read
Three years after standing on the top step of the podium at Monza – an experience he will never forget –  Sebastian Vettel is…
Formula 1

Senna to Drive for Remainder of 2011 as Renault Part Company with Heidfeld

By David Bean
September 2, 2011
1 Mins read
Renault have today confirmed that Bruno Senna will drive for the team for the remainder of the 2011 season after reaching an amicable settlement…
Formula 1

Sauber Drivers Acknowledge Car May Struggle on Long Straights of Monza

By David Bean
September 2, 2011
2 Mins read
Both Sauber drivers are wary that the C30 may struggle on the long straights at Monza during next weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, but…
Formula 1

Rosberg Expects a Competitive Showing from Mercedes at Monza

By David Bean
September 2, 2011
2 Mins read
Nico Rosberg expects that Mercedes should be competitive at the Italian Grand Prix next weekend, given the team’s strong recent result at Spa-Francorchamps, which…
Formula 1GP2 Series

Gutièrrez Carrying out Aero Test for Sauber this Weekend

By David Bean
September 1, 2011
1 Mins read
Sauber test and reserve driver Esteban Gutièrrez will be carrying out a straight line test for the team in Vairano, a track near Milan,…
Formula 1

Turkey Officially Dropped as FIA Confirm 20-Race F1 Calendar for 2012

By David Bean
August 31, 2011
1 Mins read
The FIA’s World Motor Sport Council has today ratified, by unanimous decision, a 20-race Formula 1 calendar for the 2012 season. This ratification…
Formula 1

D'Ambrosio Celebrates a Solid Result at his Home Grand Prix

By David Bean
August 30, 2011
2 Mins read
Jérôme D’Ambrosio finished his first home grand prix ahead of Virgin Racing team-mate Timo Glock as the Sheffield-based outfit recorded their ninth two-car finish…
Formula 1

Ferrari Struggle on Medium Tyres in Belgium as Alonso's Podium Run Ends

By David Bean
August 30, 2011
3 Mins read
Fernando Alonso saw his run of four consecutive podium finishes come to an end at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday after he…
Formula 1

Whitmarsh: Button 'Dazzingly Impressive' at Spa

By David Bean
August 30, 2011
3 Mins read
Martin Whitmarsh declared Jenson Button the ‘man of the match’ at the Belgian Grand Prix after the 2009 world champion drove a damaged…
Formula 1

Schumacher Celebrates Anniversary Race with a Fantastic Drive to Fifth Place

By David Bean
August 30, 2011
3 Mins read
Michael Schumacher came from the back of the field to finish fifth in a special Belgian Grand Prix that marked 20th anniversary of…
Formula 1

Toro Rosso Duo Fall Victim to Crashes at Spa-Francorchamps

By David Bean
August 30, 2011
2 Mins read
Sebastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari were innocent parties in separate accidents at the Belgian Grand Prix as Toro Rosso recorded their first double-DNF of 2011…
Formula 1

Team Lotus Celebrate Strong Double-Finish in Belgium

By David Bean
August 30, 2011
2 Mins read
Team Lotus celebrated a double finish at Spa-Francorchamps – Jarno Trulli in fourteenth, one place ahead of team-mate Heikki Kovalainen – despite both drivers being…
Formula 1

Senna Rues First Corner Mistake at Spa-Francorchamps

By David Bean
August 29, 2011
2 Mins read
Bruno Senna was left to wonder what might have been after he caused a first corner accident that ended Jaime Alguersuari‘s race and earned…
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