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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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Spanish Grand Prix 2011: Preview

By David Bean
May 16, 2011
3 Mins read

If you have no links with Spain, it is difficult to find much enthusiasm for the Spanish Grand Prix. The Spanish crowd…

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Formula 1

More Upgrades for Williams at Spanish Grand Prix

By David Bean
May 16, 2011
2 Mins read
Williams are bringing new rear wings and exhaust blown diffusers to Barcelona this weekend for the Spanish Grand Prix as the Grove-based…
Formula 1

Mark Smith Begins Work As Team Lotus Technical Director

By David Bean
May 16, 2011
1 Mins read
Team Lotus have announced that their new technical director Mark Smith has started work at their Hingham factory today. Smith, who was…
Formula 1

Pirelli, KERS or DRS - What Has Made F1 Great in 2011?

By David Bean
May 15, 2011
6 Mins read
Without a doubt, 2011 has seen the most exciting start to a Formula 1 season for over a decade. The opening four…
Formula 1

Sauber To Bring 'Significant Update' To Barcelona

By David Bean
May 15, 2011
2 Mins read
The Sauber team are particularly excited about the Spanish Grand Prix next weekend as they will be introducing what they call a…
Formula 1

Mercedes Hope Spain Aero Upgrade Will Continue 'Upward Trend'

By David Bean
May 14, 2011
2 Mins read
Mercedes will be introducing a new aerodynamic package to their car at next weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix as the team bid to…
Formula 1

Formula One Launches An App for Japan

By David Bean
May 12, 2011
1 Mins read
A new electronic F1 book featuring contributions from all of the drivers and team principals has been released today to give fans…
Formula 1

Turkish Grand Prix 2011: Race Results

By David Bean
May 8, 2011
1 Mins read
Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel took victory in Turkey, finished 8.8 seconds ahead of team-mate Mark Webber
Formula 1

Pirelli: Vettel Could Have Won with Three Stops

By David Bean
May 8, 2011
1 Mins read
Pirelli have said that Sebastian Vettel could have won the Turkish Grand Prix with just three stops, rather than the four he…
Formula 1

Horner: Red Bull One-Two 'Exorcises the Demons From Last Year'

By David Bean
May 8, 2011
2 Mins read
Red Bull put on a ‘fantastic team performance’ in Turkey this weekend as Sebastian Vettel converted his pole position into his third…
Formula 1

Toro Rosso Happy With Two Points After Poor Qualifying in Turkey

By David Bean
May 8, 2011
2 Mins read
Sebastien Buemi took two points from today’s Turkish Grand Prix for Toro Rosso which, considering the team’s poor grid positions, was an…
Formula 1

Poor High-Fuel Performance A Weakness For Mercedes in Istanbul

By David Bean
May 8, 2011
2 Mins read
Mercedes draw some positives from their weekend in Turkey, which saw Nico Rosberg finish fifth, but Michael Schumacher down in twelfth. Rosberg…
Formula 1

Force India Off The Pace in Turkish Grand Prix

By David Bean
May 8, 2011
2 Mins read
Force India endured a tough afternoon in Turkey as Adrian Sutil failed to score points and Paul di Resta retired from the…
Formula 1

Williams Poor Run of Results Continue With No Score in Turkey

By David Bean
May 8, 2011
1 Mins read
After a positive qualifying session, Williams were brought crashing down to earth today as another race passed without them scoring a single…
Formula 1

Peter Sauber: Both Our Drivers Were Excellent Today

By David Bean
May 8, 2011
2 Mins read
Kamui Kobayashi drove a spectacular Turkish Grand Prix to finish in tenth place and pick up a point for his Sauber team…
Formula 1

Team Lotus Delighted With Double Finish In Turkey

By David Bean
May 8, 2011
2 Mins read
Team Lotus were pleased to get both cars to the end of the Turkish Grand Prix this weekend, but are now looking…
Formula 1

Turkish Delight For Vettel as Red Bull Take One-Two in Istanbul

By David Bean
May 8, 2011
6 Mins read
Sebastian Vettel secured a pole to flag victory in Istanbul to take his third win of 2011 and extend his lead in the drivers’…
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