Month: August 2020

30 Aug 2020

FAULTLESS QUALIFYING FROM HAMILTON AT SPA

As we approach the Belgian Grand Prix today, Lewis Hamilton remains in formidable form with another lap record under his belt in qualifying, while an exciting battle in the midfield is forecast along with the threat of rain. Once again there was no rival for Hamilton, outqualifying teammate Valtteri Bottas by half a second with [...]
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28 Aug 2020

FINAL RACES ADDED TO COMPLETE THE 2020 FORMULA 1 SEASON

As the teams prepare for what is probably the most anticipated race of the Formula 1 calendar at Spa this weekend, Formula One Management has announced the final 4 races in additional to the 13 already scheduled in the revised 2020 F1 calendar. The full calendar of 17 races is now as follows: Round 1 [...]
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24 Aug 2020

FRANK WILLIAMS – 50 YEARS IN FORMULA 1

Earlier this year we featured The Williams Team and their search for new ownership. In light of the news this week that they will be acquired by US based investment firm Dorilton Capital, we felt that it was timely to make the August 2020 Spotlight Feature all about the man whose name the team has [...]
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18 Aug 2020

NO RAIN IN SPAIN AS HAMILTON BREEZES TO ANOTHER VICTORY

There were few surprises in the Spanish Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton cruised to victory in what he described as a ‘perfect’ race. After the race Toto Wolff sang the drivers praises explaining how during the race he was a class apart, effortlessly managing tyres, switching down engine settings to give the team more options [...]
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09 Aug 2020

70TH ANNIVERSARY GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING UPDATE

Qualifying for the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone threw up a very interesting starting grid for today's race and a blinding lap from the returning Nico Hulkenberg. Mercedes continued to dominate by bagging another one-two, but this time it was Valtteri Bottas who unexpectedly came out on top. With only 0.063 seconds between him [...]
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08 Aug 2020

AS WE GEAR UP FOR 70TH ANNIVERSARY QUALIFYING

After the drama of last weekend’s British Grand Prix, we now look ahead to this weekend’s 70th anniversary Grand Prix and what the teams have learned from the last race. Some minor changes have been made to the track. Firstly, a 36m long tyre barrier has been installed at the originally unprotected barrier on the [...]
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04 Aug 2020

HAMILTON LIMPS HOME FOR 7TH BRITISH GP WIN

With only 3 wheels on his wagon, Lewis Hamilton managed to limp home to another British Grand Prix victory in the first of 2 races scheduled at Silverstone for the 2020 season. Taking his tally of British Grand Prix wins to seven, Hamilton had looked imperious throughout the race until the final lap when his [...]
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04 Aug 2020

WATCH AGAIN OUR TORQUE SHOP Q&A WITH ROB SMEDLEY

On British Grand Prix Sunday 2nd August 2020, JDC host the first of its regular Torque Shop Q& A series with its very special guest Rob Smedley. The webcast was organised to give JDC's clients and followers the chance to ask Rob questions live and also help raise funds for two charities close to Rob's [...]
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