The 2012 F1 USGP will see the Hard (left) and Medium (right) tires by Pirelli
The exclusive tire supplier of Formula 1, Pirelli, just announced the finalized list of tire selections for the last three events of the year. For the USGP in Austin, teams will use both the Medium and Hard compound tires during the race. With so much yet unknown about the performance of Circuit of The Americas, this release from Pirelli gives added clarity to the future USGP in just under 6 weeks.
Following a 17 year partnership with Formula 1 as their exclusive US broadcaster, Fox Sport's SPEED network will be replaced by the NBC network beginning in 2013. The SPEED network and their on-air personalities, Bob Varsha, David Hobbs, Steve Matchett and Will Buxton, have been the face of Formula 1 in America, doing their part to connect US fans with the sport since the network started showing F1 in 1996.
A shot of the Marussia F1 Team Pit/Paddock area at the 2012 Singapore Grand Prix. Image Courtesy of MonsterCoolJobs.com.
Does this look like a pretty good seat to you? It's the Marussia F1 Team Pit/Paddock area at the 2012 Singapore Grand Prix and if you win the "Social Media Driver" contest that Marussia and Monster.com are putting on, you could be taking a similar picture at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin this November.
Marussia F1 Team is looking for a social media expert to join them for the Austin GP weekend and conduct interviews, capture on track photography, attend exclusive off-track events and Tweet about the whole experience. Just go HERE to read the rules and enter.
But maybe you're interested in more than a weekend gig? How many of us have wondered what it takes to join an F1 team? Aside from highly-coveted role of driver, what opportunities exist in the world of F1? Enjoy this in-depth interview with Marussia F1 Team driver, Timo Glock, as he offers valuable insight into the working side of Formula 1. Timo also reminds you to enter the "Social Media Driver" contest by 10:59 PM CST today, October 10, 2012. If you've already entered the contest, be sure to post an original Tweet that includes the hashtag #SMDriver to complete your entry!
Thank you Timo for sharing this valuable insight and information with our fans. See you in November!
Timo Glock of Marussia F1 Team Talks F1 Jobs from The Austin Grand Prix on Vimeo.
Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi takes his first podium at the Suzuka Circuit (Sauber Motorsport AG)
Quick, blink your eyes. Now, blink again. That's essentially how fast the fortunes have changed in favor for Vettel since Belgian GP. Other than the untimely retirement at Italian GP, Vettel has been superbly fast in his Red Bull, so fast that Vettel is now 4 points behind Alonso after the Japanese GP. Alonso should be plenty weary as he watches his massive points lead fade away.
A short message from Timo Glock of Marussia F1 Team:
Social Media Driver Contest from The Austin Grand Prix on Vimeo.
There's still time for you to enter the "Social Media Driver" Contest for Marussia F1 Team, whereby you can attend the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas this Novemebr 16-18! The contest closes at 10:59PM CST on October 10, 2012 (tomorrow!). Just visit:
Marussia F1 Team Drivers Timo Glock and Charles Pic race at the 2012 Italian GP
Monza Circuit, 2010, By Jamey Price - © Jamey PriceThe following is special guest editorial by Jamey Price, a professional motorsports photojournalist and avid Formula 1 fan. Jamey has photographed NASCAR, Formula 1, IndyCar, and other sports car series; for more of his stunning images, visit www.JameyPricePhoto.com.
COTA's initial announcement of the limitation on camera lens length sent the whole world up-in-arms. Anyone who has been to any car race, knows that everyone and their mother is carrying a camera, some of them far larger and more impressive than the equipment carried by the professional photographers there doing their job.
Thankfully, COTA retracted their limitations and declared lenses of any length acceptable for the November USGP. Even though these limits are removed, there's little guarantee you're going to get great results from your camera. So before you carry in that giant 20 inch lens you've just bought to photograph rare and elusive wildlife, we should talk tactics to help you get the best images you can. Chances are the 70-300mm f4-5.6 or the 70-200mm f2.8 tele-zoom you already own is more than sufficient so let's explore how to use what you have to it's absolute maximum potential.
