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Vol. 10, No. 37 - Sep. 15th 2004

				Print Version  PDF Version  Palm Version  RSS 2.0 Feed Bruce Thomson: Season Strokes   Reuters: On The Road   David Wright & Mark Alan Jones: Elsewhere in Racing   Dieter Rencken: The Weekly Grapevine Marcel Borsboom: Qualifying Differentials   David Wright: SuperStats   Michele Lostia: Charts Center     Race in Action Full Lap Chart Full Gaps Chart Full Laptimes (H) Full Laptimes (V) The F1 Timeline F1 Technical Evolution Safety in F1 Scrutiny Procedures The FIA FAQ The Meaning of Flags 2004 Standings 2004 Calendar 2004 Line-Up Teams Portfolios Drivers Bio Test Times Summary Tell Teammates Apart GRAND PRIX TOURS THOMSON'S ART RACEFAX FORIX
Bjorn Wirdheim: Going Places by Bjorn Wirdheim  This week, Bjorn discusses his history at Monza, the benefits and problems of testing at a circuit shortly before racing there, and the ways of topping the times in practice Ann Bradshaw: Point of View by Ann Bradshaw  In this week's column, Ann Bradshaw discusses Ferrari's ability to win despite making big mistakes, what the future holds for Ford's motorsport programme, Pizzonia's abilities behind the wheel and what the teams can expect when they arrive in China... The Good Old Days by Karl Ludvigsen  Boring season? The same team winning all the time? Not enough overtaking on track? There is more to Formula One than that. Karl Ludvigsen puts a positive spin on 2004 The Frantic Quarter by Richard Barnes  Despite both championships being already decided, there is still much to fight for in the season. Several drivers are still aiming to secure a seat for 2005 and they will want to impress, while the teams are hoping to build some momentum to carry them through the off-season. Atlas F1's Richards Barnes analyses the frantic end of the season Atlas F1 News Room Constantly Updated  Badoer Continues Testing at Fiorano Fisichella Aims to Win Again in Malaysia Davidson Lined Up for JV's Drive The Daily Grapevine Constantly Updated  Australian GP Paddock Gossip Greece Finds Site for Formula One Track Honda Engines for Red Bull   Minardi test with old Arrows car   Villeneuve doesn't expect to drive in Japan   BAR abandon test after Button crash		Proof Positive: Exclusive Interview with Martin Whitmarsh by Will Gray  McLaren have endured one of the most dramatic slumps in modern Formula One, dropping from Championship contenders to the midfield in just a few months. Now the Woking team have shown remarkable signs of recovery, culminating in a dominant win at the Belgian Grand Prix, three weeks ago. One man takes the responsibility for their failure and success in recent times, and that's managing director Martin Whitmarsh. In a candid interview, he tells Will Gray about the highs and lows and offers a rare look behind the scenes of the season's on-track biggest drama Anger Management: Exclusive Interview with Norbert Haug by Will Gray  McLaren's slump earlier this year had visibly changed Mercedes motorsport director Norbert Haug. He was seen at Grand Prix weekends looking somewhat strained, visibly under pressure. Will Gray interviewed Haug following their return to form, only to find the German is yet to be content. "I am only happy if we win all the races and all the Championships," he declares The Woking Timeline by Will Gray  McLaren had a busy and turbulent time over the last 20 months. Atlas F1's Will Gray details the timeline in McLaren's progress through the debut of the MP4-18 to the victory with their MP4-19B The 2004 Italian GP Review by Pablo Elizalde  For a moment it seemed that Ferrari's party at home was going to be spoiled, but an amazing comeback from both Rubens Barrichello and Michael Schumacher saw the Italian squad continue with their dominant season in spectacular fashion. Atlas F1's Pablo Elizalde reviews the events and results from the Italian Grand Prix Technical Review: Italy by Craig Scarborough  The Italian Grand Prix marks the end of the European racing season, and with competition for best of the rest hotting up the teams brought out their low downforce cars for the fastest circuit on the calendar. Craig Scarborough analyses the changes the teams showcased in Monza