UK Opinion

Caterham F1 Right-Size Their Expectations for 2013

Todd McCandless | Posted 16.04.2013 | UK Sport
Todd McCandless

Expectations are always difficult things. Whether it is in your job, at home or on the track. Teams often feel positive about their chances and the results they'd like to see from their hard work and to those ends, they tend to offer positive thoughts regarding their expected results.

If Olympic Cyclists Aren't Safe, Are Any of Us?

Ayesha Khan | Posted 22.01.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Ayesha Khan

Although it's a sad fact that every cyclist has to expect to be involved in the odd incident now and then, many have undoubtedly been shocked to see these cycling heroes knocked from their saddles.

Cold Tires, 15 Points, a Title and a Gearbox Change

Todd McCandless | Posted 18.01.2013 | UK Sport
Todd McCandless

It all comes down to 15 points.

Perez Has a Score to Settle at Monaco

Todd McCandless | Posted 18.07.2012 | UK Sport
Todd McCandless

Sergio Perez was having a drive of his life a year ago in Monaco. I was stunned at his pace around the principality and commented quite strongly how his performance made me a fan and showed a true sign of a man who will be a contender...then he hit the wall.

Is Alonso Obscuring Ferrari's Bigger Issues?

Todd McCandless | Posted 25.06.2012 | UK Sport
Todd McCandless

Is it tires? Is it aerodynamics? The short answer...it's both. Ferrari may have an aerodynamic focus, like all teams, and a real struggle managing the new Pirelli tires, like all teams, but perhaps the biggest delta in performance is what is happening behind the scenes in Maranello that is creating the lack of pace and Fry says this has to change.

Goodbye Ceefax

Sam Sheppard | Posted 18.06.2012 | UK Tech
Sam Sheppard

I have not used Ceefax in at least 10 years, and after today, I never will be able to again because it is going away. To make an inside joke, if you were to go to page 606 now, you would find it to be completely blank, a fact that has somewhat unnerved me.

Formula One's Social Media Plan

Todd McCandless | Posted 01.05.2012 | UK
Todd McCandless

As we head into the 2012 Formula One season, I wanted to share with you some thoughts I had about the series and it's burgeoning social media, as well...

Whose Tweet is it Anyway?

Priya Mahida | Posted 16.04.2012 | UK Tech
Priya Mahida

Whether businesses like it or not, the world is becoming more open and connected through social-networking websites, so employers can either learn how to utilise such platforms or risk being left behind.

Hamilton Gets Management Boost With Coton

Todd McCandless | Posted 10.04.2012 | UK
Todd McCandless

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton faces a challenging season like all the drivers on the 2012 Formula One grid. Hamilton has a new look to his management ...

Bad Grades: The Fault of Students or Lecturers and Tutors?

Priya Mahida | Posted 08.04.2012 | UK Universities & Education
Priya Mahida

During my time at university, I have seen students use their initiative less and take less responsibility for their work, instead expecting lecturers and tutors to spell out exactly what is required of them.

NASCAR Facing F1-Style Cash Woes and Paying Drivers

Todd McCandless | Posted 25.03.2012 | UK
Todd McCandless

Let's face it, times are tough. The economic situation has just about every corner of life reeling with uncertainty and motor sport is no different. W...

Why NASCAR Is Better Than F1...In Some Things

Todd McCandless | Posted 04.03.2012 | UK
Todd McCandless

While the following information isn't much of a secret or big strategic initiative, it sometimes seems like it is when you juxtapose it with what formula One is currently doing to promote itself.

The music has stopped in F1

Todd McCandless | Posted 13.02.2012 | UK
Todd McCandless

In the Formula One version of musical chairs, the music may be close to stopping and the vacant seats are few. Today's announcement by Scuderia Toro ...

Lotus Renault GP Signs Raikkonen for 2012, One Driver Too Many?

Todd McCandless | Posted 29.01.2012 | UK
Todd McCandless

Lotus Renault GP announced the signing of world champion Kimi Raikkonen for 2012. The elusive Finnish driver has reputation of being a disengaged employee and yet his fans are some of the most ardent in the business.

Ecclestone Answers Austin GP: 'They Haven't Got the Money'

Todd McCandless | Posted 24.01.2012 | UK
Todd McCandless

The Circuit of the Americas group offered a press release earlier today stating they have proffered a contract to Formula One Management's (FOM) Bernie Ecclestone that was inclusive of the initial payment for sanctioning fees to host the race in Austin in 2012 should the F1 boss agree to it.

Play With Me, Not Against Me - Where Have All The Co-op Games Gone?

Sam Sheppard | Posted 20.01.2012 | UK Tech
Sam Sheppard

On the Xbox 360, for example, there are around 800 games available. Of these, according to Co-Optimus.com, only 61 allow for split screen co-operative play of the main game campaign. And out of these, only seven permit four players simultaneously. Seven out of 800. That is less than 1%. And most of those were Guitar Hero / Rock Band games.

Lotus Renault: 'Bold Failure' Justifies Petrov's Bold Rebuke

Todd McCandless | Posted 19.01.2012 | UK
Todd McCandless

No one expects them to make a leap from where they are now to winning the title in 2012 and if they can do it, then good for them but perhaps prudence is a better strategy and patient building upon a solid design and solid driver lineup will reap bigger rewards over the next two years in which they can build.

Austin GP Set for Ignominy

Todd McCandless | Posted 16.01.2012 | UK
Todd McCandless

Several months ago a new venture in Austin Texas was announced. Formula One would return to America. The excitement was tempered with a heavy dose of skepticism because few knew who Tavo Hellmund was and we'd just survived the failed USF1 team's still-birth.

Why You're Not Bad With Technology - You Were Sold Short

Colette Mason | Posted 11.01.2012 | UK Tech
Colette Mason

In the bad old days of computing, in the 80s and 90s in particular, many, many software programs were written by developers who excelled at IT, were very nerdy, not commercially minded and got the product finished and out of the door. It usually was shipped to the customer with a massive thick doorstep of a manual that made you feel it could solve any stumbling block you threw at it - except it didn't. Ever.

Why Sebastian Vettel Should be Your Investment Broker

Todd McCandless | Posted 04.01.2012 | UK
Todd McCandless

Let's face it, India has a Formula One race because it has potential for economic growth, marketing appeal and someone over there had a wad of cash to invest in a purpose-built circuit in the Noida region in which to hold an inaugural race. Dust, dogs, bats, mice and more all congealed to make last Sunday's race one for the history books.

Is a 20+ Race Schedule a Bridge Too Far for F1?

Todd McCandless | Posted 31.12.2011 | UK
Todd McCandless

With the announcement of the new Grand Prix of America in New Jersey for 2013, the focus gets narrower as McLaren's Martin Whitmarsh shares his concer...

Scheckter and others critical of Indycar

Todd McCandless | Posted 18.12.2011 | UK
Todd McCandless

Former F1 driver and world champion Jody Scheckter has weighed in on the recent death of Dan Wheldon and the state of Indycar racing. In particular Sc...

Toro Rosso Makes IT Work

Todd McCandless | Posted 12.12.2011 | UK
Todd McCandless

Dawn of a new era Formula One is a sophisticated sport. The amount of resources poured generously into the operations of most teams is staggering. ...

Do the Recent Facebook Changes Suggest a More Sinister Agenda?

Rupert Duffy | Posted 10.12.2011 | UK Tech
Rupert Duffy

Everything in this world comes at a price. Facebook seemed to be simply a wonderful and free service that at worst showed us a few advertisements. Now it appears that the cost might be much higher. How much is you own privacy worth to you?

Is Formula One fading...one circuit at a time?

Todd McCandless | Posted 19.11.2011 | UK
Todd McCandless

The future of Formula One racing could change in the next few months. The Concorde Agreement, which governs the sport's teams (FOTA), regulatory body...