A memorable year means memorable quotes, and here are a few from F1
Dan Knutson, Special to ESPN.comIt was a memorable year in F1, and there were some memorable quotes to go with it. Dan Knutson rounds up his personal best to tell the story of 2008.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 2008After 15 years in F1 cockpit, Coulthard seeking new challenges
Dan Knutson, Special to ESPN.comDavid Coulthard never won a Formula One world championship. But after 15 seasons, 246 starts and 13 victories, Coulthard -- one of the good guys in the sport -- did leave a lasting impression, writes Dan Knutson.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2008Roller-coaster season has Bourdais wondering if he'll have a job in 2009
Dan Knutson, Special to ESPN.comIt's out of Sebastien Bourdais' hands. Will his marked improvement over the course of 2008 be enough to convince the powers that be at Scuderia Toro Rosso that he should return to the cockpit for '09? Bourdais can only wonder, writes Dan Knutson.
Story | Conversation | December 3, 2008Feeling of Hamilton's breakthrough victory still fresh
Dan Knutson, Special to ESPN.comIn case you thought Lewis Hamilton wouldn't know how to savor the F1 World Championship at the tender age of 23, rest assured the joy has yet to wear off, writes Dan Knutson.
Story | Conversation | November 6, 2008Vettel seriously going places, but don't compare him to Schumi
Dan Knutson, Special to ESPN.comSebastian Vettel won his first grand prix sooner than all but the most ardent fans who make Michael Schumacher comparisons could have hoped for. Baby Schumi? Don't get carried away, but the future is promising, writes Dan Knutson.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008 12:00:00 AM PDTF1 drivers eager to check out picturesque new Valencia track
Dan Knutson, Special to ESPN.comThe new street circuit in Valencia, Spain, appears wide and fast. What to really expect in Sunday's European Grand Prix? No one knows for sure, and that makes the whole exercise unfolding with Friday's first practice that much more exciting for the drivers, writes Dan Knutson.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008 12:00:00 AM PDTWilliams celebrates 600th race while plotting team's rise back to top
Dan Knutson, Special to ESPN.comNo owner other than Frank Williams has overseen 600 races in F1. Williams is proud of that mark, but he will be prouder when his legendary team ascends back to the top, writes Dan Knutson.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2008 12:00:00 AM PDTHamilton scores most memorable win at Monaco Grand Prix
Dan Knutson, Special to ESPN.comWhat makes winning at Monaco so special? After guiding McLaren into Victory Lane Sunday at the famed street course, Lewis Hamilton knows why.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2008 12:00:00 AM PDTTop 10 moments of 2006 season, start to finish
Dan Knutson, Special to ESPN.comFrom the opening Grand Prix in Bahrain to the closer in Brazil, the 2006 F1 season provided plenty of big moments to savor, writes Dan Knutson.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2006Quotes of '05: Plenty said around the circuit
Dan Knutson, Special to ESPN.comSome were funny. Some were serious. Some were poignant. A look at some of the memorable quotes from the '05 season.
Story | Conversation | January 4, 2006Alonso showed true greatness in '05
Dan Knutson, Special to ESPN.comHaving the right car means a lot in F1. That's why our list of this year's top 10 drivers looks a bit different than the actual '05 standings.
Story | Conversation | November 3, 2005Drivers reflect on season that was
Dan Knutson, Special to ESPN.comWhat was significant about the Formula One season? Dan Knutson asked 20 drivers to reflect on '05 and sum up what it meant to them.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2005 12:00:00 AM PDTMontoya continues to search for consistency
Dan Knutson, Special to ESPN.comEven though he has a win to show for his efforts, Juan Pablo Montoya's first year at McLaren Mercedes has been anything but a smooth ride.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2005 12:00:00 AM PDTMcLaren's big decisions come from afar
Dan Knutson, Special to ESPN.comSure, a good pit crew helps. But for McLaren Mercedes, a team of experts back home means more on race day.
Story | Conversation | June 9, 2005 12:00:00 AM PDTMontoya rates Indy win in his top two
Dan Knutson, Special to ESPN.comJuan Montoya, aiming for a better result this weekend at the Nurburgring, has noticed the Indy 500 buzz.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2005 12:00:00 AM PDTTOP SEARCHES IN JANUARY
ESPN Arcade tops ESPN.com searches in January. Did "juan monaco" make the list?