Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton gets a step closer towards retaining his title as the world champion by winning first place in the Russia Grand prix during the 15th stage of the world championship of the Formula One at Sochi circuit. Hamilton was ahead of German Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) and Mexican Sergio Perez (Force India-Mercedes). Mercedes team dominated the 15 stages so far, and only Vettel broke this “domination” with his victory in Malaysia, Hungary and Singapore. Hamilton won 9...
Pirelli takes over the Formula One till 2019!
Posted By :Georges Soueidi
Date :October 12, 2015
Global tire company Pirelli confirmed that it has extended its contract with World Championship Formula One. The announcement was made in the Russian resort of Sochi during the F1 race. There have been some rumors in the recent period saying that it could be possible for the French company Michelin to be the official supplier of tires for the F1 once again. However, Pirelli, based in Milan the Italian city, holding the supply of tires for the competition since 2011 will continue its...
Results of the 2015 Rally of Lebanon
Posted By :Wheelers Team
Date :September 07, 2015
With the end of the 2015 Rally of Lebanon, Roger Feghali dominated the entire rally and achieved another success proving that he truly deserves the title! The overall ranking of the first ten drivers: 1. Roger Feghali (Lebanon) and Joseph Matar (Lebanon), Ford Fiesta 5: 2:28:13 hours 2. Nicolas Amiouni (Lebanon) and Elie Mousallem (Lebanon), Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10: 2:34:22 h 3. Tamer Ghandour (Lebanon) and Salim Jalilati (Lebanon), Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 10: 2:34:38 h 4. Rodrigue Al...
Rodolph Asmar, the future champion!
Posted By :Georges Soueidi
Date :August 28, 2015
- "Rodolph Asmar" An ambitious 19-year-old Lebanese, passionate about motor sports since a young age, started driving fast cars in Kartings and then decided to raise the challenge and achieve his biggest dream by participating in national rallies among other professional drivers. Despite his young age, Rodolph participates today in all stages of the Rally Championship of Lebanon driving his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9, tuned by Kazan Performance tuning, a professional team known for his high...
Alonso: I should have left Ferrari sooner
Posted By :Wheelers Team
Date :August 25, 2015
McLaren's current F1 driver Fernando Alonso said in a television interview that he should have left his former team Ferrari sooner than he did since things were not getting better. Alonso was moved from Renault to McLaren and then to Ferrari, where he spent five seasons with them and now returned to McLaren. Alonso said to CNN: "I had to leave Ferrari before one or two seasons, the car was not good enough and things were getting sad. After 5 years in Ferrari I got the second place, I saw...
Thierry Neuville survives from an accident that almost killed him!
Posted By :Wheelers Team
Date :August 20, 2015
Let’s face it. Speeding is dangerous. If you’re a fan of speed, go on a track. If you’re on the track it doesn’t mean you’re safe, but you certainly are speeding legally. Now, if you’re a professional driver, on a legalized track, and a tractor, yes a tractor comes your way; then you have no luck at all. Hyundai driver, Thierry Neuville survived from a terrible accident that was going to either end his career or end his life. Out of nowhere, in the middle of the rally, a tractor came out...
Jacques Villeneuve breaks into the world of Formula E!
Posted By :Georges Soueidi
Date :August 12, 2015
The previous Canadian world champion of F1 in 1997, Jacques Villeneuve is thrilled to be back where he belongs: ON THE TRACK! Yes the genuine racer will be competing in the 2015/2016 season of the Formula E. The Ventury team announced last week that Villeneuve will be joining them for the second season of the series. The new member of the team made his first public appearance with them on the British Donington Park circuit during the 1st pre-season testing period on Monday. The contract...
Raikkonen:F1 needs to be more exciting& dangerous!
Posted By :Wheelers Team
Date :June 12, 2015
Echoes urging Formula 1 to be more exciting have been heard all year long! Starting with Red Bull team boss Christian Horner and now Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen, the nostalgic feeling of how Formula 1 used to be, is becoming contagious! Raikkonen stated that it was before much more thrilling and “dangerous” and it’s now too safe and slow. F1 chiefs must do something about it to make it more appealing to the fans. With today’s long achievements of the automotive industry, it is expected...
Mercedes changes its Pitstop philosophy
Date :May 13, 2015
Mercedes' chairman Niki Lauda announced changing its Pitstop philosophy of leaving a few tenths on the table to ensure the wheels are changed securely. The Fastest Italian Outfit is the fastest in the pits although the German team had an advantage over Ferrari in Barcelona. "It's hard to drive the best car on the grid and not be the one winning" stated Niki Lauda. However, ,Mercedes' chairman reassures that their competition never sleeps, and it taught them to deal with difficult...
Nico Rosberg is 'back' - Lauda
Date :May 12, 2015
The Hamilton versus Rosberg show is back on, according to Mercedes chief Toto Wolff after the Spanish grand prix. Team chairman Niki Lauda beamed at Barcelona on Sunday as he declared Nico Rosberg is "back" after ending a run of defeats to his on-form teammate Lewis Hamilton. "We saw it last year" too, boss Wolff agreed. "Nico went on a run and the balance swung to him. I think you are going to see the same this season." F1 fans will be hoping that is true, as Mercedes'...
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