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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

Alonso Wins At Silverstone on Disappointing Day for the Brits

By David Bean
July 10, 2011
5 Mins read

Fernando Alonso took his first victory of 2011 at Silverstone today, comprehensively beating the two Red Bull drivers in a race that…

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Formula 1

Timing an Issue for Mercedes in Wet Qualifying at Silverstone

By David Bean
July 9, 2011
2 Mins read
Both Mercedes drivers were left disappointed after qualifying today at Silverstone after intermittent showers and less-than-perfect timing of their flying laps meant…
Formula 1

Williams Drivers Have Mixed Qualifying Experiences at Silverstone

By David Bean
July 9, 2011
2 Mins read
The Williams duo had widely contrasting experiences in qualifying for tomorrow’s British Grand Prix: Pastor Maldonado claimed his best grid position of his…
Formula 1

Kovalainen Collects Decent Qualifying Result for Team Lotus at Silverstone

By David Bean
July 9, 2011
2 Mins read
Heikki Kovalainen was, unsurprisingly, ‘very pleased’ with his qualifying session at Silverstone today after managing to beat both Toro Rosso drivers out of…
Formula 1

Hamilton Hoping for Wet Race After Disappointing Qualifying at Home Grand Prix

By David Bean
July 9, 2011
2 Mins read
Lewis Hamilton has said that he is hoping for rain tomorrow at the British Grand Prix – a race he will start from…
Formula 1

Ricciardo Rates Debut Qualifying Session As 'Alright'

By David Bean
July 9, 2011
2 Mins read
Daniel Ricciardo said he was reasonably pleased with his first qualifying session as an F1 driver today at Silverstone, although his best lap…
Formula 1

Alonso Aiming to Pressure Red Bull After Encouraging Qualifying Pace

By David Bean
July 9, 2011
2 Mins read
Fernando Alonso is opening he can mount a challenge to the two Red Bull drivers in tomorrow’s British Grand Prix after his Ferrari was just…
Formula 1

Sauber Celebrate Best Qualifying of 2011 at Silverstone

By David Bean
July 9, 2011
1 Mins read
Sauber secured their best qualifying result of the season so far at a rain-affected Silverstone today, with Kamui Kobayashi putting his car eighth on…
Formula 1

Webber Happy to Overcome Tricky Conditions to Secure Pole at Silverstone

By David Bean
July 9, 2011
2 Mins read
Mark Webber said that securing pole position for the British Grand Prix today was a tricky affair given the ever-changing weather and track…
Formula 1

Di Resta: 'Sixth Place Feels Great' in Silverstone Qualifying Session

By David Bean
July 9, 2011
2 Mins read
Paul di Resta has said he is ‘really happy’ after securing sixth place on the grid – and the best qualifying position of…
Formula 1

Toro Rosso Drivers Blame Tyre Strategy For Q1 Exit

By David Bean
July 9, 2011
2 Mins read
Both Toro Rosso drivers blamed a delay in switching to the soft tyre for the failure of both cars to get out of…
Formula 1

Webber Denies Vettel Pole Position at Silverstone

By David Bean
July 9, 2011
3 Mins read
Mark Webber broke Sebastian Vettel's stranglehold on pole position for only the second time this season at Silverstone today, beating his Red…
Formula 1

Vettel Fastest in Final Practice at Silverstone as Blown Diffuser Row Rumbles On

By David Bean
July 9, 2011
2 Mins read
Sebastian Vettel was the fastest man in the third free practice session at Silverstone today, as the Formula 1 teams finally got…
Formula 1

British Grand Prix 2011: Friday Practice Times and Reports

By David Bean
July 8, 2011
1 Mins read
British Grand Prix 2011: Free Practice 2 Pos No Driver Team Time Laps 1 6  Felipe Massa  Ferrari 1:49.967 9 Report 2…
Formula 1

Ricciardo Impresses on his First Day in the Hispania

By David Bean
July 8, 2011
2 Mins read
Australian rookie Daniel Ricciardo impressed on his first day in the car at Hispania, setting a faster time than more experienced team-mate Vitantonio…
Formula 1

Force India Hoping for Dry Track at Silverstone Tomorrow after Rain Hampers Friday Practice

By David Bean
July 8, 2011
1 Mins read
The Force India drivers regretted the lack of dry running during Friday practice at Silverstone today, but looked to have a decent car…
Formula 1

Williams Have Productive Day at Silverstone Despite Changing Track Conditions

By David Bean
July 8, 2011
1 Mins read
Williams say that they managed to get through most of their testing programme at Silverstone today, despite the fact that heavy rain…
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