Tag Archives: qualifying

MONACO GP 15 – F1 LAMENTATIONS AND REFLECTIONS

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Soren

There has been countless words written and spoken about Kimis issues when it comes to heating up the tires to get the ultimate one lap pace from the car. Some say he is a bad qualifier. Some blame the current … Continue reading →

Posted in Formula 1 | Tagged F1 2015, Ferrari, Formula 1, Grosjean crash, Hamilton, Ice cream incident, Iceman, Kimi, Kimi Ferrari, Kimi Ferrari 2014, Kimi Monaco, kimi raikkonen, Kimi victory, Monaco GP 2015, qualifying, Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel, Verstappen crash, Vettel | 16 Comments

THE CURIOUS CASE OF KIMI RAIKKONEN 2014

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Soren

It’s time to delve into Kimis 2014 season. Now this is not going to be some sort of apologetic post although some will probably perceive it as that. I simply want to go through his season, race by race. Basically to … Continue reading →

Posted in Formula 1 | Tagged 2014, Alonso, brake-by-wire, curious case, F1, Ferrari, Formula 1, Iceman, Kimi, Kimi brake problems, Kimi Ferrari, Kimi Ferrari 2014, Kimi girlfriend, kimi raikkonen, Kimi victory, Kobayashi, McLaren, Minttu, Minttu pregnant, qualifying | 6 Comments

MONZA 2013 REVIEW AND MY KIMI-FERRARI SCEPTICISM

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Soren

Back at the temple of speed: Autodromo Nazionale di Monza. I have been there twice myself and it’s a delight. Its a huge beautiful park that just happens to have a fantastic race track, smack dab in the middle of … Continue reading →

Posted in Formula 1 | Tagged 2013, Alonso, booing, F1, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Formula 1, Hamilton, Ice cream incident, Iceman, Kimi, Kimi 2013, Kimi Alonso, Kimi Ferrari, Kimi Ferrari 2014, Kimi Lotus, Kimi Lotus 2013, Kimi Perez crash, kimi raikkonen, Kimi Sutil Monza, Kimi to Ferrari, Lotus E21, lotus team, McLaren, Podium, qualifying, Sebastian Vettel, Vettel, Vettel booing | 14 Comments

SPA 2013 – KIMIS GLORY RUN COMES TO AN END

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Soren

Oh, how treacherous a mistress of a track you are. Your glorious curves and sweeping bends, they do entice us so. Down you go from La Source and through the most infamous of corners. The long relentless climb past Blanchimont … Continue reading →

Posted in Formula 1 | Tagged 2013, Alonso, Button, Eau Rouge, F1, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Formula 1, Hamilton, Ice cream incident, Iceman, Kimi, Kimi 2013, Kimi DNF, Kimi Lotus, Kimi Lotus 2013, Kimi Perez crash, kimi raikkonen, Kimi Spa, Kimi Spa 2013, Kimi victory, Lotus E21, lotus team, McLaren, michael schumacher, Podium, pretty wife, qualifying, Red Bull, Romain Grosjean, Sebastian Vettel, Spa-Francorchamps, Vettel, Webber | 5 Comments

SILVERSTONE GP 2013 – KIMI GETS PISSED OVER TEAM CALL

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Soren

Hey guys. Just a short post on the Silverstone race. I’m about to go on vacation to Denmark so I have to cut it a bit short. And after the result, I was not that motivated either. Even though the … Continue reading →

Posted in Formula 1 | Tagged 2013, Alonso, British GP 2013, Button, F1, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Formula 1, Hamilton, Hamilton puncture, Ice cream incident, Iceman, Kimi, Kimi 2013, Kimi hair, Kimi haircut, Kimi hairstyle, Kimi Lotus, Kimi Lotus 2013, kimi raikkonen, Kimi Red Bull, Lotus E21, lotus team, McLaren, Nico Rosberg win, Podium, qualifying, Red Bull, Romain Grosjean, Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, Silverstone 2013, Vettel, Vettel DNF, Webber | 10 Comments

BAHRAIN GP 2013 – A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY REPEATING

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Soren

Isn’t it strange how things sometimes go your way. And other times no matter what you do, things just doesn’t. Looking at the Bahrain GP, this seemed to be the case more than usual for an F1 race. Exaggerated if … Continue reading →

Posted in Formula 1 | Tagged 2013, Alonso, Alonso Bahrain, Alonso DRS, Alonso DRS failure, Bahrain, Button, Button Perez, Button Perez crash, Ferrari, Formula 1, Hamilton, Ice cream incident, Iceman, Kimi, Kimi 2013, Kimi Lotus 2013, kimi raikkonen, Kimi victory, Lotus E21, lotus team, McLaren, michael schumacher, Nico Rosberg pole position, Podium, pretty wife, qualifying, Red Bull, Renault, Romain Grosjean, Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, Vettel, Webber Rosberg, Webber Vettel | 6 Comments

CHINA GP 2013 – KIMI SOLDIERS ON TO TAKE 2ND

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Soren

After the longest 3 week break in modern history, we are finally in China. Home of the craziest Kimi fans on the planet. My hat is tipped to each and everyone of you. Keep it up. Except the stalking. Don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Formula 1 | Tagged Alonso, Alonso China, Bahrain, Button, China GP 2013, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Formula 1, Gutierrez crash, Hamilton, Ice cream incident, Iceman, Kimi, Kimi 2013, Kimi China 2013, Kimi Lotus, Kimi Lotus 2013, Kimi Perez crash, kimi raikkonen, Kimi victory, Lewis Hamilton, Lotus E21, Mercedes, Podium, pretty wife, qualifying, Romain Grosjean, Sauber, Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, Sepang 2013, Sutil crash, Vettel, Webber, Webber Vettel, Webber wheel | 6 Comments

AUSTRALIA GP 13′ – EASY PEASY, LEMON SQUEEZY

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Soren

Kimi is leading by miles. This is looking good. Can it be? The very first race? All of a sudden the red car goes wide at turn 1 and I start yelling at the TV. What are you doing?! Wake … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2013, Alonso, Button, E21, Eau Rouge, Ferrari, Formula 1, Hamilton, Ice cream incident, Iceman, Kimi, Kimi 2 stop strategy, Kimi 2007, Kimi 2013, Kimi Australia 2013, Kimi Ferrari, Kimi Lotus 2013, Kimi Melbourne 2013, kimi raikkonen, Kimi victory, Lotus E21, McLaren, Podium, pretty wife, qualifying, Renault, Santander, Sebastian Vettel, Vettel | 7 Comments

BRAZIL GP 12′ – VETTEL MAKES IT 3 IN A ROW AND KIMI TAKES 3RD IN THE WDC!

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Soren

Thank goodness, I can breathe again! This race must have aged me considerably. I have never been so on edge and never enjoyed an F1 race less than I did with the Brazillian GP 2012. And yet, when it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Formula 1 | Tagged Alonso, Alonso loses WDC, Button, Button wins, Ferrari, Formula 1, Hamilton, Ice cream incident, Kimi, Kimi brazil 2012, Kimi escape route, kimi raikkonen, Lotus E20, lotus team, McLaren, michael schumacher, pretty wife, qualifying, Romain Grosjean, Schumacher, schumacher vettel, schumi, Sebastian Vettel, Vettel, Vettel 3xWDC | 20 Comments

AUSTIN GP 12′ – SLIPPERY WHEN DRY, UNSPORTING WHEN POSSIBLE

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Soren

What a strange feeling I was left with after watching the Austin inaugural Grand Prix. It was by all accounts a great race. A fight for the win from start to finish. Garnished with great scraps and fights down the field. … Continue reading →

Posted in Formula 1 | Tagged 2012, Alonso, Austin GP 2012, Button, Circuit of the Americas, Ferrari, Formula 1, Hamilton, Hamilton passes Vettel, Hamilton Vettel fight, Hamilton wins Austin, Ice cream incident, Iceman, Kimi, kimi raikkonen, Lotus E20, lotus team, McLaren, michael schumacher, Podium, pretty wife, qualifying, Romain Grosjean, Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, Vettel | 10 Comments