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Saturday, January 8, 2011

2010 Season Review In Pictures. Part One: Preview to Monaco.

With many teams back at the factories getting ready for the 2011 season, we take a look back. You can define a season by quotes, of you wade your way through a season of images from around the world. We have put together a 'scrap book' if you will, of the 2010 season. Quotes by Mr Martin Brundle himself. With addition of some others.

Who knew that these 24 men would prove to be so entertaining.  So imaginative and evoke such emotion and fierce competitiveness amongst each other and the fans.

It does not matter so much as to which circuit this is but more so on the fantastic number elevens that are created on the Sunday of each grand prix weekend.

"A good start wins the race."


2010 saw the launch of F1's new safely car. Which is undeniably the sexiest looking safety car in the sport's history.

“Look at this beautiful new Safety Car, the SLS; very sexy. Tell you what’s not sexy: this could be the Gridwalk from hell.”


The season opener. It always set the pace.  Ferrari got off to a good start with the first win.

“Alonso out in the new section with the camels and the cactus.”



It's not too often that you see a Ferrari in a situation like this. Alonso sent into a spin, rejoining at the back and leapfrogged up to 4th place at the checkered flag.


“It doesn’t hurt when you crash on PlayStation.”
World Driver's Title defender wins the second race in the 2010.

“Three things will win Jenson the race: the smooth driving style, no doubt about it; Vettel and his problems; and ... I can’t remember the third one!”


Third race in and the Red Bull domination starts.

“I love those races where the grid’s all mixed up! Bring it on!”





China, with the rain, gave every photographer their dream, the dark track with spray off each car made for fantastic images.

“Let’s agree not to talk about rain. ‘Maybe it’s gonna rain.’ It never seems to do what they forecast it’s gonna do!” 



Winning his second podium back to back, Webber is shot here in some 'moody' light.



With every single driver know what is at stake. The most prestigious circuit to win, chances will be taken.  On a  rack ruled by safety cars and only one real place where you could attempt an overtake. some drivers push to hard.

"Like riding a bicycle round your living room
"

What is most memorable about the Monaco GP is witnessing the old Schumacher return.  Taking the FIA's rules to the edge.  In this case, beyond.

“They just all seem completely unruly and out of control today!”


Most driver's celebrate a win with a bottle of champagne or some prefer a cold pint.  Red Bull has always been different.  Celebrating his third win, Webber takes a leap into Port Hercule





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