San Francisco Formula 1 Group

2010 Season Opener - The Grand Prix of Bahrain at Go Kart Racer

2010-03-06T19:27:53-07:00

F1 2010: The return of the Red Baron, and a new chapter in the sport.

7 Time World Champion Schumacher is back as part of an all German lineup at Mercedes . . .

. . . Alonso's ready to drive the new F10 alongside a recuperated Felipe Massa for the Scuderia . . .

. . . and Vettel has marching orders . . .

. . . as he sees red of a different type.

There will be plenty of competition amongst the top teams this year . . .

. . . with little doubt Button's next challenge will be bigger than his last.

As you probably have heard, several new teams have been working towards a place on the grid in 2010, and it's with a heavy heart that many US Formula 1 fans have learned that US F1 Team will not be competing this season. The latest interview with the team suggests there's currently a wait while the FIA considers what to do with the team's request for a spot on the 2011 grid.

Among the new teams who will be on the grid in 2010, one you've heard of has been re-introduced - Lotus racing.

The famous name in racing marks the return of the green and yellow . . .

. . . and the nephew of one of it's legendary drivers . . .

. . . brings back his late uncle's name to Formula 1

Join us for the GP of Bahrain Sunday March 14th

If you're new to our site, please register and RSVP today - we welcome all who've yet to make it out to the races with us, and invite guests, friends, and fellow F1 fans who would like to share their passion for a brand new season in the sport.

After the race, we'll be holding our F1 raffle with several great prizes from our friends at Go Kart Racer, F1-Photo.com, and Griffin Motorwerke.

What: F1 2010 Season opener: Grand Prix of Bahrain (RSVP)

When: Sunday March 14th, 10:00 am pre-race, the flag drops at 10:30

Where: Go Kart Racer (yelp!) 1541 Adrian Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010 (map) (650) 692-7223

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Season finale: The GP of Abu Dhabi this Sunday at Go Kart Racer in Burlingame

2009-10-29T08:35:34-07:00

It's been a great 2009 season with many new and old faces together again. Charlotte and I would like to thank you as well as everyone at Go Kart Racer, Kezar, Overtime, and Zeke's who've helped make this season a success.

A very special thank you to our sponsors at The Cahier Archive and Griffin Motorwerke this year - Paul-Henri and Terry have been the reasons you've been able to win great artwork from each race, so if you've won a photo this year, or if you haven't, please take a moment to check out The Cahier Archive on Facebook, your support is appreciated.

We're also looking forward to next season with Charlotte, NC based US F1 on the track in 2010! F1 supporters everywhere in the Bay Area wish Ken, Peter, and the entire crew the best over winter testing and development, with America's hopes for the future on track next season.

2009 World Driver's Champion: Jenson Button

Check out Grandprix Weekly's review of the race from Interlagos!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for a great title fight from Brazil, we're at it again for the season finale this Sunday down at Go Kart Racer, just minutes South of San Francisco. A BART station is not far off from the track and a schedule is here for all who wish to make it via train.

With multiple screens and plenty of seating, we'll have coffee and food available at the track, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the races. Your response this race helps plan for food and drink - and please take a moment to include in your RSVP if you have additional spaces in your car available and you plan to drive down to Burlingame - thanks!

Thanks to Paul-Henri and Terry Griffin again for these amazing images from 2009!

Your support is appreciated!

In addition to these great shots from Brazil, we'll be raffling two $75 karting sessions thanks to our hosts at Go Kart Racer. The morning's coffee comes to us thanks to Redline Coffee - check them out at www.redlinecoffee.com.

Win #2 for Webber

RSVP here for the season finale - the GP of Abu Dhabi

This Sunday's pre-race coverage begins at 10:00am, and please note the time change taking place earlier in the morning - an extra hours' sleep! The karting track will be open after the race, so bring your helmet and driving gloves - and watch out for some of the F1 ringers out there - they are quick!

We look forward to seeing everyone at the races - plenty loud and zero NFL interruption!

What: The Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi from the Yas Marina circuit (RSVP please!)

When: Sunday November 1st, 10:00 am pre-race, the flag drops at 10:30 am ***Note time change - set your clocks back***

Where: Go Kart Racer, 1541 Adrian Road (just minutes South of S.F.), (650) 692-7223 in Burlingame

The GP of Brazil LIVE this Sunday at Go Kart Racer in Burlingame

2009-10-13T17:30:26-07:00

2009 Standings:

1	Jenson Button	GB	Brawn-Mercedes	85
2	Rubens Barrichello	Brz	Brawn-Mercedes	71
3	Sebastian Vettel	Ger	Red Bull-Renault	69

1	Brawn-Mercedes	156
2	Red Bull-Renault	120.5
3	Ferrari	67

We've got a special morning of live racing from Brazil this Sunday down at Go Kart Racer, just minutes South of San Francisco. With multiple screens and plenty of seating, we'll have coffee and food available at the track, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the races. Your response this race helps plan for food and drink - and please take a moment to include in your RSVP if you have additional spaces in your car available and you plan to drive down to Burlingame - thanks!

Suzuka was a huge success, with over 100 turning out for the return of this important track . . .

Our friends at F1-Photo.com and Griffin Motorwerke have provided some great shots from the race, and we'll be raffling these in addition to four karting sessions thanks to GKR. The morning's coffee comes to us thanks to Redline Coffee - check them out at www.redlinecoffee.com.

Kubica off to Renault in 2010 . . .

. . . and these two as possible team-mates at McLaren?

RSVP here for the GP of Brazil

This Sunday's pre-race coverage begins at 8:30am, so please note the earlier start time. The karting track will be open after the race, so bring your helmet and driving gloves - and watch out for some of the F1 ringers out there - they are quick!

We look forward to seeing everyone at the races - plenty loud and without NFL interruption!

What: The Grand Prix of Brazil LIVE from Interlagos (RSVP please!)

When: Sunday October 18th, 8:30 am pre-race, the flag drops at 9:00 am ***Note earlier start time***

Where: Go Kart Racer, 1541 Adrian Road (just minutes South of S.F.), (650) 692-7223 in Burlingame

The Grand Prix of Japan LIVE at Zeke's Diamond Bar this Saturday night

2009-09-29T20:25:09-07:00

Join us for the last night-time GP viewing event this season on Saturday at Zeke's . . .

We've got a special night of racing (in the wet?) ready for all to enjoy this Saturday night - a live viewing of the Japanese GP from Suzuka.

Lewis has been waiting a while for this next race . . .

. . . long before his win in Singapore last weekend.

We've been unable to raffle Paul-Henri's photos the past two races - as many of you know our duels with the NFL community at Kezar has been valiantly fought but without time or space to do our usual end of race prize giveaways. That's about to change this Saturday night, and we're lucky to have a pair of race tickets to add to the list thanks to our friends at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Our friends at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca have kindly offered a pair of three day passes to the Monterey Sports Car Championships. These races will feature two great finales over the weekend, with the ALMS season wrapping up along with the Cooper Tires Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda. The Atlantics race will feature mentioned USF1 driver candidate, Jonathan Summerton, who will be fighting for the title with two other drivers in a 3-way title battle.

Next weekend's season finale will also be featuring Gil deFerran's last turn around a racecourse as a driver, as well as an appearance by Jim Hall, racing innovator, F1 driver, and legendary race car builder.

Thanks again to our sponsors at F1-Photo.com and Griffin Motorwerke - we'll have photos to raffle as well after the races.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the races . . . and have a look at this interesting article covering a 'McNish moment' at Suzuka.

Great circuit review with technical data from Racecar-engineering.com

Check out this great interview with American F1 World Champion Mario Andretti with our friends at Grand Prix Weekly.

What: The Grand Prix of Japan LIVE (RSVP please!)

When: Satuday October 3rd, 9:30 pm pre-race, the flag drops at 10

Where: Zeke's Diamond Bar, 600 3rd Street (between Brannan St & Townsend St), (415) 392-5311 in San Francisco

The Grand Prix of Singapore at Kezar Pub - early start

2009-09-23T16:14:14-07:00

Join us for racing under the lights from Singapore at a special new time this Sunday . . .

You spoke - and we listened - so we're moving the event ahead in the day for more access to screens at Kezar this Sunday morning. We're going to get things started with an 8am pre-race, and 8:30am flag drop at Kezar Pub. We look forward to watching the races with you, and hope you can join us for the Singapore GP at this earlier time. Please stay tuned to these updates for race times/locations as we work with S.F. venues to make for a better viewing experience. Also - Charlotte has mentioned that parking is available on Kezar Drive, and there's usually not a problem finding parking within 2 blocks of the venue.

Lately, Renault, Flavio, Pat, and Nelsinho have been dominating the news, with two out of the four on an enforced hiatus from FIA events and F1, but amazingly no new record-breaking fine for anyone involved. Politics aside, there's still a fight for the titles in the final four Grands Prix, and here are the dates for your calendars. After this Sunday's race from Singapore we hope to be raffling photos from the races thanks to our sponsors Paul-Henri at F1-Photo.com, and Terry Griffin of Griffin Motorwerke.

For his latest work from Monza:

Another Brawn 1-2 . . .

. . . and a healthy lead in the points standings

We look forward to seeing everyone at the races!

What: The Grand Prix of Singapore (RSVP please!)

When: Sunday September 27th, 8:00 am pre-race, the flag drops at 8:30 ***Note earlier start time***

Where: Kezar Pub and Restaurant, 770 Stanyan (between Beulah & Waller), (415) 386-9292 in San Francisco

The Grand Prix of Italy and GP Brunch at Kezar Pub and Restaurant

2009-09-10T13:08:00-07:00

Join us for an exciting race from Monza, and meet a great new group of F1 fans this Sunday . . .

Thanks again to everyone who joined us last race with a great group of Formula 1 faithful at Kezar Pub. It has been too long since all F1 fans in SF were under the same roof for a Grand Prix, and we look forward to watching the races together with all our friends, old and new. We're also looking forward to introducing everyone to Charlotte, who has been organizing F1 events at Kezar Pub - you'll all get to know her soon as a friend and passionate follower of the sport.

The show from Belgium was another race to remember, and after this Sunday's race from Monza we'll be raffling off the photos below from the race thanks to our sponsors Paul-Henri at F1-Photo.com, and Terry Griffin of Griffin Motorwerke. Paul-Henri also has a new Facebook Group, featuring updates on upcoming projects and shows.

For his latest work from Spa:

Fisi leaves Force India on a high note . . .

. . . and continues with his dream job alongside Kimi at the Scuderia

RSVP here for the GP of Italy

Monza has been a venue in the past for big announcements, and amid growing speculation that Alonso is planning to leave Renault next season, the F1 world is starting to believe he will be in new equipment next year against an old team mate . . .

. . . adding another chapter to an old rivalry.

Special thanks again to Charlotte, who really saved the day last race and took everyone in to watch on a moment's notice last race. While Overtime seems to be no longer with us, we wish Katie, Matt, and the OT staff the best in the future.

This Sunday's pre-race coverage begins at 9am, so please note the earlier start time as we're working around different sports schedules as we wind up the rest of the season. Brunch will be served, and we encourage you to place meal orders early at the morning's event as the kitchen will get busy.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the races!

What: The Grand Prix of Italy from Monza (RSVP please!)

When: Sunday September 13th, 9:00 am pre-race, the flag drops at 9:30 ***Note earlier start time***

Where: Kezar Pub and Restaurant, 770 Stanyan (between Beulah & Waller), (415) 386-9292 in San Francisco

The Passion of the F1 Mechanics

2009-08-27T16:28:30-07:00

The Passion of the F1 Mechanics - Mechanics from the Ferrari team prepare for the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend. [NYT F1 Blog ]

Great to see F1 mechanics at Ferrari happy to get on with their jobs during a downturn in fortunes! http://bit.ly/zO7bV

Updated The GP of Belgium and GP Brunch at Kezar Pub & Restaurant

2009-08-25T12:37:35-07:00

***IMPORTANT UPDATE*** Overtime will not be showing the GP of Belgium, but another venue, Kezar Pub, near Haight and Stanyan, will be showing the race. Circumstances changed just this weekend, so apologies for this late notice.

The F1 drought's now over . . .

. . . as both Rubens and F1 get ready for the corner at Eau Rouge

RSVP here for the GP of Belgium

In other news- Team US F1 has announced a primary sponsorship with Silicon Valley startup, YouTube.

In a recent interview with SPEEDTV, Team US F1 CEO Ken Anderson and YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley were featured along with questions from Bob Varsha and the viewing audience. The Bay Area has long been a source of both Formula 1 fans and sponsors, and it's good to see the new team finding local energy and innovation as they continue to get ready for the grid in 2010.

Sponsors and motorsport have been going hand in hand for some time, so we'd like to thank our friends at F1-Photo.com and Griffin Motorwerke

Kimi's back behind the wheel of an F1 car after hearing the rally cry.

Great to see so many back last Sunday after our long break, and thanks to all for a great race from Valencia - we're in the home stretch of the season and looking forward to seeing everyone at the Grand Prix of Belgium beginning with a 10am pre-race, 10:30am flag drop down at Kezar Pub and Restaurant. Breakfast will be served, and we ask all to RSVP to help in planning.

We look forward to seeing you at the races!

What: The Grand Prix of Belgium from Spa-Francorchamps (RSVP please!)

When: Sunday August 30th, 10:00 am pre-race, the flag drops at 10:30

Where: Kezar Pub & Restaurant, 770 Stanyan St, between Beulah and Waller, (415) 386-9292 in San Francisco

BMW exits Formula 1

2009-07-29T01:44:34-07:00

Long faces in Munich . . .

As recently reported on Autosport, BMW has announced that it will end its involvement with F1 after the 2009 season.

Formula 1 as a marketing platform was becoming less and less relevant to the company's strategy moving forward - so what does this say about other major manufacturers involved in the sport? Is Toyota next?

With such a well-funded effort, and so many different parts as an organization, how much of BMW's investment in Formula 1 will be made useful moving forward to their car making operations, and which specialized talent and resources will end up working with the current and new teams?

Streaming video of old F1 races

2009-03-02T23:27:43-07:00

We'll see how long this lasts before the FOM gets involved . . . Until then, this website is streaming old F1 races. They show the whole race from various national networks. Today I've seen 1992 Belgian GP from ESPN, 1974 Brazilian GP from German TV & 2005 Imola from ITV.

http://www.justin.tv/mc_kik

USF1: The Launch of The American F1 team

2009-02-18T03:36:15-07:00

The First U.S. Formula 1 Team in quite a while (thanks BV!) . . .

An American Formula 1 team has formed with Bay Area native Ken Anderson and SPEED TV's Peter Windsor confirming their new team's plans to the press in the runup to the official announcement. While visiting San Francsico, Peter took the time to say a special hello to San Francisco Formula 1 Group members:

The official word on USF1 is due on Tuesday, February 24th at 9am (PST) on SPEEDTV and online at USF1.com, and we're all very excited to hear news of a new era for the United States in a sport which hasn't seen an American car and driver win since Dan Gurney's Anglo-American Racers in 1967.

Dan Gurney in his Eagle-Weslake for the win at the 1967 Belgian Grand Prix

With names like Gurney, Andretti, and Mayer, the United States' contribution to F1 has not only included American team members, but also the wealth of technology that has helped create the cars we love to watch each weekend. Carbon-carbon brakes as well as the carbon composite monocoque originated in this country, and we're looking forward to seeing a remarkable American effort compete on an international stage.

What: The USF1 team launch!

When: Tuesday, February 24th, 9:00 am PST

Where: USF1.com, and SPEEDTV

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