GrandPrixDB sides with the FIA in handing out a 10-spot grid penalty in the upcoming Malaysian GP to Sebastian Vettel for his role in the late race incident with Robert Kubica at the 2009 Australian GP. You can read our analysis here. Although many observers disagree with the ruling, Vettel could have, and should have, [...]

Sebastian Vettel is a brilliant driver. Even at just 21 years of age he clearly has what it takes to one day become World Champion. However, his incident in the closing stages of the 2009 Australian GP with Robert Kubica as both were fighting for second place was ultimately Vettel’s doing. Yes, technically speaking both [...]

Grand Prix DB provides each driver’s statistical rating prior to the start of the race. It is a moving numerical ranking of possible long run future success. The highest ranked driver does not necessarily have the best chance to win the upcoming race, but is in the strongest position to have the best overall results [...]

We’re just a few hours away from the first free practice session of the 2009 F1 season. With sweeping rules changes introduced for this year, it is very hard to predict which driver or team will come out on top. Furthermore, offseason testing created more questions than answers with the new Brawn GP team (nee [...]