Lifting the lid - Formula One helmets uncovered

Before last Saturday at the Hungaroring, helmets only really made the headlines when a driver decided to sport a new livery or auction one for charity. But Felipe Massa’s dramatic accident during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix brought driver safety - and in particular the great strides made in helmet design over the past few years - into much sharper focus.

在上週六的匈牙利站前，安全帽只有在車手要秀出新贊助或是慈善拍賣時才會上頭條。但是Massa在匈牙利站排位賽的嚴重意外讓車手安全再度成為焦點，特別是過去幾年來安全帽設計上的進步幅度。

Back in Formula One racing’s early days, it was speed, not safety that took precedence. Legendary world champion Juan Manuel Fangio preferred to race in a simple balaclava. But by 1953, even Fangio couldn’t hold back the tide, and helmets were made compulsory. The ones used nowadays, however, bear little resemblance to their primitive 1950’s predecessors and are the product of years of research and development.

回到早期F1的比賽中，速度才是大家的焦點而不是安全。傳奇的世界冠軍Juan Manuel Fangio喜歡在比賽中戴巴拉克拉法帽(J三小...)，但是在1953年，即使是Fangio也不能違反潮流，安全帽成為強制配件。現今使用的安全帽經過多年的研究和發展，跟1950年代的前輩還有一點相似。

As with all aspects of the sport’s safety, the FIA sets the standard, and the governing body’s most recent evolution of their helmet regulations, FIA 8860-2004, was developed over an eight-year period. Drafted by UK testing facility, Transport Research Laboratory (TRL), the new criteria were adopted by the three main Formula One helmet manufacturers, Arai, Bell and Schuberth, and the resulting homologated helmets were made compulsory by the World Motor Sport Council in 2004.

從運動安全的觀點來看，FIA訂下了標準，最新的安全帽規章FIA 8860-2004已經發展了超過八年。由英國測試單位TRL起草，新的標準被三個F1主要安全帽製造商Arai、Bell、Schuberth所採用，符合標準的安全帽已經在2004年由WMSC規定使用。

Although the exact composition of the materials that make up a Formula One helmet is a secret closely guarded by the manufacturers, the rigid outer shell features a couple of layers, usually fibre-reinforced resin over carbon fibre. Underneath, there is a layer of aramid (also used in many bulletproof vests) and another much thicker layer of polyethylene, a soft and deformable material, which is covered with the same flameproof material used in drivers’ overalls. Smaller quantifies of aluminium, magnesium and the binding agent epoxy resin are all added to the mix too.

即使製作F1使用的安全帽材料成分都被製造商小心的保密，堅硬的外殼由兩層構成，通常是強化纖維加上碳纖維。在內層使用一種人造纖維(也使用於防彈背心上)，更厚的一層由聚乙烯組成，是種柔軟可變形的材料，再被和賽車服相同的防火材料包覆著，小量的鋁、美和環氧化物接合劑將所有部件組合在一起。

The typical weight of a Formula One helmet is a remarkably minimal 1250 grams. The lighter the helmet, the less weight it adds to the driver’s head under extreme G-forces, which in turn lessens the risk of whiplash-type injuries when something goes wrong. But as Massa’s accident in Hungary so dramatically demonstrated, a helmet also needs to be super strong, so it can absorb impacts and resist penetration during a crash.

一個F1安全帽的標準重量是驚人的1250公克。更輕的安全帽就更減少車手頭部在極端G力下承受的力量，減少發生意外時被由後方追撞時的風險。但是Massa在匈牙利的意外證明一件事，安全帽也要非常的堅硬，能在意外中承受衝擊和穿刺性傷害。

With these (somewhat incompatible) aims of being both tough and lightweight, it’s no wonder the effort that goes into crafting a helmet that can fulfil the FIA’s demands is immense. First, the driver’s head is scanned to create a life-size model. This sculpted replica is then wrapped, layer by layer, with 120 mats of high-performance carbon fibre to ensure the perfect fit.

要達到這些目標(有些還有衝突)和輕量化，努力下的工藝成果難怪可以滿足FIA的要求。首先車手的頭型要製作成一個真人大小的模型，這個複製模型要一層層包上120層高品質碳纖維以確定完全符合頭型。

With every thread of fibre consisting of about 12,000 ‘microthreads’, each of which is about 15 times thinner than a human hair, the process is as expensive as it is cutting edge. In one helmet, the total length of all the threads is approximately 16,000 kilometres. Over the same distance you could drive from Tokyo to London.

每一層的碳纖維由12000條微線構成，每一條都比人的頭髮細上15倍，加工過程就如它的重要性一樣昂貴。在一頂安全帽中，纖維的總長度接近16000公里，同樣的距離你可以從東京開車到倫敦。

The individual layers are then bonded together in an autoclave (a type of ‘industrial pressure cooker’), hardening under high pressure and at a constant temperature of 132°C. In addition, the parts which will be subject to huge loads once the helmet is in use, like the visor cut-out, are reinforced with supplementary materials, like aluminium and titanium.

之後每層纖維會在壓力鍋(一種工業用的高壓高溫機器)中接著在一起，在132度的溫度和高壓下變的堅硬。另外，完成的部件會再加上強化材料，如:鋁和鈦，再經過一次重負載實驗。

As well as fulfilling its primary role of protecting a driver, the helmet must also allow him to see and breathe. Ventilation is provided through a small intake at the front, which filters the air to clean it of any motor oil, carbon and brake dust particles. Up to 10 litres of fresh air flow into the helmet’s interior per second.

安全帽不只要達成保護車手的安全，還要讓車手可以有好的視野和通暢的呼吸。前方所開的小孔可以維持安全帽的通風性，有濾網可以過濾空氣中的油污、碳纖維煞車所造成的粉塵，每秒大約有十公升的空氣流入安全帽。

The visor is made from a three millimetre-thick piece of specially-devised clear polycarbonate. Combining excellent impact protection, with flame resistance and excellent visibility, it’s by far the best solution. Most drivers tend to use tinted visors, which are coated with anti-fogging chemicals to prevent them misting up. In addition, there are several transparent tear-off strips attached to the outside, which the driver can remove as and when the visor gets dirty.

鏡片是由三厘米厚的特殊聚碳酸酯樹脂(PC)製成，具有耐衝擊、防火和良好透光性的優點，顯然的是很適合的材料。多數車手偏向使用鍍膜鏡片，鏡片表面有鍍上一層防止起霧的化學材料。另外在鏡片外層會有數層透明膜，當鏡片髒污了車手可以撕下髒污的膜。

With equally strict safety standards to live up to, helmets are tested just as thoroughly as the cars. Fitted on an imitation metal ‘head’, and equipped with sensors that measure deceleration, the helmet is mounted on a sledge running on vertical track. To replicate an impact, the helmet (and ‘head’) are then lifted to a specified height and dropped on to a variety of objects, including a flat surface, a sharp edge, and a half-sphere.

安全帽像汽車一樣接受撞擊測試，以實踐一樣的嚴格安全標準。戴在金屬的假人頭上，裝上感測器來測量減速度，安全帽就被裝設在一個垂直軌道上。為了要模擬衝擊力，安全帽(和假人頭)被升高到特定高度，之後下落撞擊各種測試表面，如:平面、尖銳物或是半圓球體。

The helmet test facility at TRL boasts a drop tower over 15.5m tall, which is capable of accelerating objects through gravity by up to around 17m/s (63km/h). A helmet designed to meet the FIA’s 8860 standards needs to withstand an impact of 9.5m/s (34.2 km/h). At this speed, the sensors must never display a deceleration of more than 300g, while 225 joules of energy must be dissipated.

安全帽測試也在TRL執行，包含了從超過15.5公尺的高處落下測試，這個高度可以將目標以重力加速度加速到約每秒17公尺(時速63公里)。要符合FIA的8860規章，安全帽要承受每秒9.5公尺(時速34.2公里)的撞擊，在這速度下感測器得到的數值不可超過300g，也就是約225焦耳的能量要被吸收掉。

In line with the regulations, helmets also undergo a variety of further deformation and fragmentation evaluations, as well as procedures to test the HANS device, which prevents a driver’s head from hitting the steering wheel. There’s also a compulsory fire test, during which the helmet is subjected to an 800°C flame for 45 seconds. To pass, temperatures inside the helmet are not allowed to exceed 70°C, otherwise it is back to the drawing board. The visor, meanwhile, has its protective qualities evaluated by having projectiles shot at it at 500km/h. The impact marks must not exceed a depth of 2.5mm.

要完全符合技術規章，安全帽要能承受各種變型和破碎評估，還要跟HANS一起做測試，HANS能夠防止車手頭部與方向盤發生撞擊。還有高溫測試，安全帽要能忍受八百度高溫四十五秒，要通過測試，安全帽內部溫度不可超過七十度，否則就要重新設計。面罩也有安全測試，要承受時速500公里的物體撞擊，撞擊痕跡不可深於2.5公厘。

On top of these all-important safety tests, helmets also go through stringent wind-tunnel trials to ensure the design creates minimal drag when the driver is travelling at speed. All in all then, from start to finish developing a Formula One helmet is a long-winded and pricey process. But considering that Massa is already up and about - and talking about getting back behind the wheel - it’s clearly worth all the effort.

在所有重要的安全測試後，安全帽還要經過風洞測試，確保設計成果可以將高速下的風阻降到最小。總體來說，一頂F1安全帽的從零到完成是很漫長的路和昂貴，但是想到Massa已經甦醒而且開始討論回到工作崗位上的事宜，這一切無疑的是非常值得的。

BMW announce Formula One withdrawal

BMW will end their involvement in Formula One racing at the end of the current season, it was announced on Wednesday. The move is part of what the German car maker described as a ‘landmark’ decision to restructure its motorsport activities.

BMW 在今年賽季結束因為財務關係將中止參加F1，將會在週三發佈消息。這個變動是BMW所稱為"里程碑"決議中的一部份，BMW將重新劃分他們的摩托活動。

The news came at a press conference held at the company’s German headquarters in Munich, attended by BMW Sauber team principal Mario Theissen, along with Dr. Norbert Reithofer, the chairman of the BMW board, and Dr. Klaus Draeger, the director for development.

這項消息是由在德國慕尼黑總部舉行的記者會上發佈，主席者有BMW Sauber車隊總管Mario Theissen、同行的有BMW董事會主席Norbert Reithofer博士和發展主管Klaus Draeger博士。

BMW became Formula One entrants in 2006 after taking over the Swiss Sauber team. The company said the decision to withdraw stems from a desire to dedicate more resources to developing new, sustainable road car technologies.

BMW在2006年接手Sauber車隊成為F1參賽者。BMW表示退出F1的原因是要集中資源研發更新、更穩定的市售車技術。

“Of course, this was a difficult decision for us,” explained Reithofer. “But it’s a resolute step in view of our company's strategic realignment. Premium will increasingly be defined in terms of sustainability and environmental compatibility. This is an area in which we want to remain in the lead. Our Formula One campaign is thus less a key promoter for us."

"當然這對我們是個艱難的決定"，Reithofer 解釋說，"但是這是一個重新建構我們參賽策略的一步，獎金就是永續經營和環境保護，這是我們想要一直領先的區塊，對F1我們的贊助較小"。

Paying tribute to Theissen’s leadership of BMW Sauber, who finished third in last year’s championship, Reithofer added: “Mario has been in charge of our motorsports program since 1999. We have scored a large number of successes in this period, including some in Formula One racing. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mario Theissen and his team for this.”

說到BMW Sauber車隊在Theissen領導下於去年第三名，在今年則遇到亂流的情形，Reithofer則補充說，"Mario從1999年就主管我們的摩托運動部門，我們在這期間拿下許多的成功，包括一些F1比賽，我想為此對Mario Theissen 和他的車隊表達我衷心的敬意"。

Theissen commented: "Of course, we, the employees in Hinwil and Munich, would all have liked to continue this ambitious campaign and show that this season was just a hiccup following three successful years. But I can understand why this decision was made from a corporate perspective. We will now focus sharply on the remaining races and demonstrate our fighting spirit and put in a good result as we bid farewell to Formula One racing.”

Theissen 評論說"當然我們在Hinwil 和慕尼黑的總部都很想繼續參賽，並且向大家表現今年只是三年成功賽季後的一個飽嗝，但是我能理解從公司的觀點所做的這個決定。我們會繼續專注在其他的賽事，並且展現我們的競賽精神，拿到我們在告別F1前要得到的目標"。

BMW’s original Formula One involvement began in the 1980s as an engine supplier. With Brabham from 1982 to ’85, the company clinched eight Formula One victories and one world title, courtesy of Nelson Piquet in 1983. Following a final win with Benetton in 1986, BMW were absent from F1 competition until 2000 when they began supplying engines to Williams, taking 10 victories over the following five years.

BMW 從1980年代開始以引擎供應商身份參加F1。和Brabham車隊在1982年到1985年合作，拿到八場勝利和一個世界冠軍頭銜，由Nelson Piquet在1983年拿下。自1986年和班尼頓車隊拿下最後一場勝利後，BMW即退出F1直到2000年再以引擎供應商身分和威廉斯車隊合作，在之後五年拿到十場勝利。

In 2006 the company took over the Sauber team and enjoyed a positive first season as a fully-fledged works entry, finishing fifth in the constructors’ championship, with two podium finishes. The team went from strength to strength in 2007, occupying the ‘best of the rest’ slot behind Ferrari and McLaren. Scoring in all 17 races, BMW Sauber eventually finished second in the standings, behind Ferrari.

在2006年BMW接手Sauber車隊，在第一年就像羽翼豐滿的鳥一樣是個成功的一季，製造商排名第五，兩次站上頒獎台。在2007年車隊更進一步，在法拉利車隊和麥拉倫車隊之後，成為非爭冠車隊中最優秀的，在17場比賽中有拿到積分，車隊拿到第二名，只在法拉利後面。

Last year, the team became championship contenders, with driver Robert Kubica clinching the team’s first pole position in Bahrain and then a maiden win at the Canadian Grand Prix. However, they have found the going a lot tougher this season and have scored just eight points to date.

去年車隊成為冠軍挑戰者，Robert Kubica在巴林拿到車隊第一個竿位和加拿大站拿到首勝。無論如何，他們已經發現這個賽季比以往更艱難，到目前只拿到八分。

Massa awake and progressing well

Felipe Massa has been taken out of an artificially-induced coma as his recovery continues, doctors told reporters in Budapest on Monday evening. The injured Ferrari driver has also been able to speak with family and medical staff.

醫師週一晚間在布達佩斯告訴記者Massa 正慢慢復原中，已經從昏迷狀態甦醒並且拿下氧氣罩了。這位受傷的法拉利車手已經可以和家人和醫護人員說話了。

"His condition has improved significantly over the last 24 hours and he remains stable," Lajos Zsiros, chief surgeon of the Hungarian defence forces told a press conference. "We have ended sedation and taken him off the respirator.”

"他的情況在過去24小時內有明顯的好轉並且穩定了"，匈牙利的外科主任Lajos Zsiros向記者們表示。"我們已經將他從昏迷中甦醒並且不需要人工呼吸器"。

Massa suffered a fractured skull during Saturday’s qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, after being hit by a spring from another car. He was flown from the Hungaroring circuit to the AEK military hospital where he underwent emergency surgery.

Massa在週六的匈牙利站排位賽遭到其他車上的彈簧擊中而頭骨破裂，馬上從Hungaroring賽道飛送到AEK陸軍醫院接受手術治療。

"He is still sleepy, but has been able to reply to questions and has been able to move his limbs adequately," continued Zsiros, who went on to explain that it was likely to be at least a week before doctors could be sure that Massa has avoided lasting injury, though he stressed that a full recovery was possible.

"他還在昏沉狀態，但是已經可以回答問題並且移動肢體"，Zsiros繼續說，他向記者解釋儘管完全康復是有可能的，但是至少還要一週的時間來確定Massa不會有後遺症。

Responding to reports of potential damage to Massa’s left eye, Zsiros said it was too soon to confirm or deny this as the Brazilian is not yet able to open the eye sufficiently to allow for his vision to be examined. This should change over the next few days.

回答到關於Massa左眼的潛在傷害問題，Zsiros 說在Massa還不能完全睜開眼睛接受檢驗前，現在很難確定或否認這個問題，這在接下來幾天情況就會有轉變。

Massa will remain in intensive care, though doctors have no plans for further sedation and his condition is expected to continue to improve. His wife, his parents, his brother and his friend and manager Nicolas Todt spent Monday night at the hospital, where they will meet Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali on Tuesday.

儘管醫生沒有再計畫做進一步的手術，Massa還是會接受密集的照顧，預期他的情況會繼續好轉。他的太太、父母、兄弟、朋友和經紀人Nicolas Todt 週一在醫院呆了一整晚，在週二他們會在醫院和法拉利執行長Stefano Domenicali執行長見面。　

The Hungarian Grand Prix Preview - Brawn look to shake Red Bull's dominance

The big question is, just how hot will it be in Hungary? If it is relatively cool, that could favour Red Bull the way that the recent races in Britain and Germany did. If it is markedly warmer than either of these, where the average ambient temperatures were 18.25 and 16.25 degrees Celsius respectively, Brawn GP will be hoping to get back into the title fight after two unhappy outings. The current forecast suggests an average ambient temperature in Hungary of 30.5.

最大的問題是匈牙利的天氣會如何?先前在英國和德國站的平均溫度是攝氏18,25和16.25度，如果匈牙利氣溫比平常低，那們對紅牛就有優勢;如果比較高，那麼BrawnGP就有希望在兩場不愉快的比賽後重新拿下頭銜，現在匈牙利的預報平均溫度是30.5度。

Red Bull must be considered the favourite, after two wins so far this season for Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber’s recent breakthrough success in Germany. The Australian is determined to keep winning, and is only 1.5 points behind his team mate.

紅牛必須考慮要將資源給哪位車手，Sebastian Vettel 在本季拿下了兩個冠軍而Mark Webber則是在德國站有突破性的勝利。澳洲車手Mark Webber只落後他的隊友1.5分，他必定決心要繼續取勝。

However, Ross Brawn is adamant that his team can fight back and, for the first time in two races, extend their championship leads.

無論如何，Ross Brawn 確信他們一定可以重振聲勢，像本季開幕兩站一樣，延續他們的領先優勢。

"The last two races at Silverstone and the Nurburgring have been frustrating for the team as we have not been able to achieve the full potential of our car at the same time as our competitors have taken a good step forward,” he said. “However we are confident that the inherent performance of the BGP 001 which was demonstrated during the first half of the season has not disappeared and the problems that we faced were unique to the circumstances of those races.

"最近的兩站成績讓車隊感到洩氣，我們沒有發揮車子的全部潛力，而同時對手已經正確跨出領先的一步"，Ross Brawn說。"無論如何，我們對於車子在上半季所展現的實力有自信，它並沒有消失。我們所遇到的難題是比賽時的環境"。

"Our focus now is to maximise the performance that we know is in the car whilst continuing to develop improvements which will maintain our championship challenge. We have a significant aerodynamic upgrade for this race which will bring performance gains in efficiency, downforce and aero balance but we face a fierce battle and we must continue to improve for the rest of the season. The team has faced many challenges to arrive where we are today and I am confident that we have the people and resources, plus two excellent drivers, to respond and fight to maintain our position of leading the constructors' and drivers' championships."

"我們的目標是將賽車的優勢最大化，繼續開發升級套件來維持競爭力。在本站會有明顯的空力升級，會有更好的效率，下壓力和平衡性，但是我們面對的是激烈的競爭，所以犧牲賽季中的休兵時間來繼續研發工作。車隊在達到今天的成果前已經面對很多的挑戰，但是我有信心，我們有人才、資源和兩位優秀車手，來應付挑戰和維持車手和製造商冠軍的領先地位"。

Championship leader Jenson Button is also determined to get his seventh victory of the season to safeguard his points advantage.

積分領先者Jenson Button 也決心要拿下本季的第七勝來保衛領先地位。

"Hungary is always one of my favourite races and even more so this year as it should finally be a return to some real summer temperatures! The circuit holds some very special memories for me as the venue of my first Formula One win three years ago and it's fantastic to be going back there with the chance to compete for the win again.
"匈牙利一直都是我最愛的賽道之一，特別是今年似乎總算出現了夏天該有的溫度!這條賽道有我一些特別的回憶，三年前我在這裡拿下首勝，而今年有機會在這裡再次挑戰勝利真是太棒了"。

“The Hungaroring is quite a challenging circuit as it is so twisty and there's no real respite round the lap but it is a lot of fun to drive. The lap has a good rhythm and mix of slow-speed and high-speed turns. The circuit generates an incredible amount of grip as the weekend gets underway which can provide a real challenge in finding the right set-up.

"匈牙利站是很有挑戰性的賽道，非常曲折而且賽道旁沒有真正的緩衝區，但是開起來很有趣。賽道有步調很好的高低速彎組合成，賽道在週末上路時提供的驚人抓地力對於找到正確的設定有很大的挑戰性"。

“I’ve been at home in Monaco for the past week concentrating on my training but I know that the guys at the factory and at Mercedes-Benz have been working really hard on our latest upgrade package and I just can't wait to get back in the car."

"我過去幾週一直待在摩納哥的家裡專心訓練，但是我知道工廠和M-B的工作人員一直都在努力的研發最新的升級套件，我已經等不及要坐進賽車裡見識一下了"。

Ferrari won here last year courtesy of Felipe Massa, and they are confident of a stronger showing than of late in the improving F60, while at McLaren Lewis Hamilton and last year’s winner, Heikki Kovalainen, look forward to running the new aerodynamic package that briefly showed promise on the world champion’s car in Germany.

Massa去年在此縮缸前法拉利可以拿下最多積分，今年他們在升級了F60後有信心可以在這裡有好表現。麥拉倫車隊方面，Lewis Hamilton 和去年在此奪冠的 Heikki Kovalainen 正期待著新的空力套件能發揮多少作用，在德國站Lewis Hamilton 就使用新套件，開賽後就馬上發生事故退賽。

“The Hungaroring is one of the most demanding circuits for drivers because you’re busy throughout the entire lap,” Hamilton said. “It’s a bit like a kart circuit - there are lots of twists and turns and the only place to relax is along the start/finish straight, which is quite short. It’s also quite low-grip which makes overtaking particularly tricky.

"匈牙利站是最考驗車手的賽道之一，因為一整圈都要非常專注"，Hamilton 表示。"那有一點像kart跑道 - 有很多的彎和曲道，唯一可以放鬆的地方就是短短的起跑直線道。跑道的低抓地力特性也讓超車特別難"。

“But I really enjoy the place - I won here in 2007 and was on pole last year. It’s a circuit that really rewards consistent, precise driving - push too hard and you tend to lose rather than gain time. Given the potential we showed in Germany last weekend, I’m hopeful of getting a result that demonstrates the improvement we’ve made over the past few weeks.”

"但是我很享受在這比賽 - 我07年在此奪冠，去年則是拿下竿位。夠專注、精準的車手在這都有好成績，操之過急反而會損失時間而不是縮短。基於上週德國站表現的潛力，我希望可以證明過去幾週我們所做的升級是有用的"。

Williams, Renault and Toyota are also optimistic for strong showings, while Force India boss Vijay Mallya has expressed the opinion that the revised aerodynamic package first seen in Germany will enable his team to get in among their faster rivals for the second race in a row.

Williams, Renault 和 Toyota 也樂觀的期待有好表現，Force India車隊老闆 Vijay Mallya評論在德國站登場的新空力在修改後可以在這第二場比賽追上他們的對手。

Big things are also expected at Toro Rosso, where the STR4s will benefit from a significant aerodynamic update which includes the double diffuser that has been so effective on the Red Bull RB5 of late.

Toro Rosso 也期待著有所進步，STR4s賽車將有明顯的空力升級，包括不久前在紅牛RB5車上發揮作用雙層擴散器。

Sebastien Buemi will also have a new team mate as Spaniard Jaime Alguersuari, who replaces Sebastien Bourdais, is set to become the youngest man ever to race in F1 at the age of 19 years and 125 days.

Sebastien Buemi 則是有位西班牙新隊友Jaime Alguersuari，他將取代Sebastien Bourdais的位置，並且刷新參賽車手年紀最輕的紀錄，他目前是19歲又125天。

At present the record is the subject of dispute. In 1980 New Zealander Mike Thackwell started the Canadian Grand Prix aged 19 years and 182 days, but the race was stopped after an accident on the first lap. Thackwell was unable to start the new race because he had to hand his undamaged Tyrrell over to team mate to Jean-Pierre Jarier.

現在的紀錄是有爭議的，在1980年的紐西蘭車手Mike Thackwell 在加拿大站參賽，當時年紀19歲又182天，但是只跑一圈就因為發生一場意外而結束，他必須將未受損的賽車給他的隊友Jean-Pierre Jarier，而他沒有賽車可以重新開始比賽。

Since Thackwell did not thus officially start the part of the race that was recognised as the real Canadian Grand Prix that year, his record was annulled. Thus the mark is currently held by Mexican star Ricardo Rodriguez who started the 1961 Italian Grand Prix aged 19 years and 208 days. Besides Thackwell and Rodriguez, other 19 year-olds to race in Formula One were Chris Amon, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel and Esteban Tuero.

Thackwell 沒有重新起跑，官方上他沒有記錄在當年的加拿大站比賽，他的紀錄是宣告無效的。如此一來官方紀錄是由墨西哥明星車手Ricardo Rodriguez保持，他在1961年義大利戰參賽，當時19歲又208天。除了Thackwell 和 Rodriguez，19歲參賽的車手還有Chris Amon、Fernando Alonso、Sebastian Vettel 和 Esteban Tuero。

Hungary marks a change in Bridgestone’s recent philosophy of leaving a gap between their dry tyre compounds. As in Monaco, they will bring their soft and super soft wares.

匈牙利站象徵普利司通所做的改變，之前的策略在乾胎配方上有所不足，像在摩納哥，他們就使用軟胎和超軟胎配方。

Hirohide Hamashima, director of motorsport tyre development, said: “We have made the change to the tyre allocation concept based on the data we have collected from races so far this year combined with our knowledge of the tracks we visit for these races. The cars of 2009 are very different to those used last year so we have learnt a lot so far this year, and they do use their tyres differently from before. Hungary is a circuit where the characteristics demand our softest tyres. This is also true for street courses, and we used the softest allocation earlier in the year at Monaco, and will again in Valencia.”

Hirohide Hamashima是賽車運動輪胎開發經理，他表示""我們已經改變輪胎分配想法，這是基於今年所得到的資料和結合我們測試過的賽道所得到的資訊，2009年的賽車和去年的賽車有很大的不同，所以今年我們又再學了很多，而且輪胎的運用跟去年也有所不同。匈牙利賽道的特性要用軟胎來對應，這也符合街道賽的要求，我們在今年稍早的摩納哥站也用上了最軟的胎，而在瓦倫西亞也將會再次使用。

Q&A with Toyota's Timo Glock

Last year Toyota's Timo Glock left Budapest a happy man, after clinching his first Formula One podium at the Hungarian Grand Prix. As he returns to the Hungaroring for this weekend’s race, Glock is optimistic he could enjoy another successful outing at the track…

去年Toyota車隊的Timo Glock在匈牙利站第一次在F1登上頒獎台，在布達佩斯滿載而歸。在這週的比賽又回到老地方，Glock樂觀的認為可以在賽道上再享受一次滿足的滋味...

Q: Tell us about your podium in Hungary last year.
Timo Glock: It was a really special moment for me to be on the podium in Formula One for the first time, and it was great to be fighting right at the front. Everything came together and it worked out perfectly. It was the race immediately after my accident at Hockenheim so maybe it surprised some people to see me being so competitive. But the truth was that Hockenheim was a turning point because we got the car really working well for me. After that, the fantastic result in Budapest was the start of a great run in the second half of the season.

Q:談談你去年在匈牙利站上頒獎台的心情。

Timo Glock:第一次在F1站上頒獎台，那對我真是特別的一刻，而且領先比賽的感覺很棒。所有的事一起出現但是都運作的很完美，那場比賽前我才在霍根海姆發生事故，所以或許有些人對我的表現很意外，但是事實上霍根海姆是個轉戾點，那時我們有了一輛適合我的賽車。之後從布達佩斯驚奇的成績開始了美妙的下半賽季。

Q: What did it mean to finish on the podium for the first time in Formula One racing?
TG: I really enjoyed that feeling; it's what I have worked so hard to achieve all through my career. When I left Formula One at the end of 2004 I knew it would be really tough to get back but I never gave up and I gave everything in Champ Cars and GP2 to get my chance. But getting back to Formula One was just the beginning and it was a great moment to stand on the podium in Hungary after finishing second. That gave me a lot of satisfaction and I really liked the feeling. I am determined to do it many more times!

Q:第一次在F1站上頒獎台，對你有什麼意義?

TG:我很享受那時的感覺;那就是我生涯一直所努力的目標。當我04年離開F1就知道要重回F1將會很艱難，但是我從不放棄，並且在Champ Cars和GP2盡最大努力去得到機會回F1，但是回到F1只是個開始。能在匈牙利拿下第二站上頒獎台真是美好的時刻，那給我很大的滿足而且我很喜歡那種感覺，我打算要感受更多次那種感覺。

Q: Was that your best performance in Formula One so far?
TG: It was the best result of last year but I was also very proud of my performances in several races, particularly finishing fourth in Singapore and Canada and some other races where the result maybe wasn't as good but I drove really well. This year I was on the podium again in Malaysia so that is one of my best performances as well; it's always a highlight when you finish on the podium.

Q:那是你自認到目前為止在F1表現最好的一次嗎?

TG:那是去年最好的成績，但是我也對幾場比賽的表現感到自豪，特別是新加坡的第四名和加拿大站的表現，還有一些成績或許不是很好但是我開的不錯的比賽。今年我在馬來西亞再度站上頒獎台，那也是我最好的比賽其中之一;當你站上頒獎台，總是最突出的結果。

Q: Is your first podium more special than the ones that follow?

TG: In a way it is more special when you are the podium for the first time because it is a unique experience and you have nothing to compare it to. But it's always a great feeling when you have performed to the maximum and achieved a really strong result. My third place in Malaysia also felt great because it was the result of a fantastic team effort and I'm sure my next podium will be pretty special too.
Q:你第一次上頒獎台的體驗是否比今年這次特別?
TG:某種程度上來說第一次上頒獎台的經驗是更特別的，因為那是不同的經驗，沒有其他事可以相比。但是當你發揮到極限並且拿到很好的成績，那感覺也是很棒。我在馬來西亞拿到的第三名也是很棒，因為那是在車隊努力下驚人的成果，而且我確定我下次上頒獎台的經驗會一樣的特別。

Q: Are you generally successful in Hungary? Why?
TG: I have always been quick there, right from my first visit in 2004 when I was a Formula One test driver taking part in Friday practice. I was on the pace from the first session and that continued when I went back in GP2. I was second and fifth in 2006 but I was really unlucky the next year because I qualified on pole but there was a wheel problem at my pit stop which ruined my race, then in the sprint race I was fighting for the podium before a mechanical problem. So in terms of results Budapest has been average for me but I have always been competitive there. It's just a fun circuit which is quite challenging for a driver;

it feels like a kart track when you are driving a Formula One car there.

Q:整體上來說，你在匈牙利站總是較得心應手是嗎?為什麼?

TG:從我04年以測驗車手身分第一次造訪匈牙利站，我在週五的練習時間上場，之後在匈牙利的表現總是很快。我那時在第一段練習時間速度飛快，之後到了GP2，在06年我拿到第二和第五，但是下一年很不幸的，我拿下竿位但是在進站時遇到方向機柱出問題而毀了我的比賽，之後的衝刺賽中，在我遇到機械問題前我正在為站上頒獎台奮戰著。所以從這些結果看來，布達佩斯對我是很公平的，但是我總是在這裡很有競爭力，這是一條非常考驗車手的有趣賽道。

Q: Will the Hungaroring suit the TF109?
TG: I hope so! It's quite tricky to judge before Friday practice. We have made a big improvement on slower corners in the past few races which is quite encouraging going into the Hungarian Grand Prix. It is usually pretty hot in Hungary as well and our car has good cooling efficiency so that should work in our favour. So I am reasonably optimistic our car will go well but we'll have to wait and see.

Q:匈牙利站適合TF109發揮嗎?
TG:我希望是的!在週五練習前很難做出判斷，我們已經改善車子在過去幾場比賽中慢速彎角的表現，這對匈牙利站有很大的幫助。匈牙利也一如往常的熱，而我們的車散熱效率不錯，所以對我們來說這有些優勢。所以我有理由可以樂觀看待我們的車會有好成績，但是我們還是要看看其他人的表現。

Q: What are your goals for the 2009 season?
TG: My goal this season is simply to score as many points and podiums as possible. I don't have specific goals in the way I did for 2008, when I wanted to get 20 points and finish in the top 10 of the drivers' championship. My second place in Hungary started the ball rolling and I achieved both my targets. This year I just want to be as quick as possible from race to race, scoring as many points as I can. So far we have had some ups and downs but it is mainly positive.

Q:你對2009年賽季的目標是什麼?

TG:我本季的目標很簡單，就是儘可能的拿下積分和登上頒獎台，我像08年一樣沒有很確切的目標，當我想要拿到20分積分並且擠進年度車手排名前十名時，我在匈牙利拿下第二名後就開始有所斬獲，最後我兩個目標都達成了。今年我只想要在每場比賽都盡可能的表現最好的速度，拿下更多的分數，到目前為止我們有起有落但是大致上還是很正面的。

就是那道光!!!!

　　上週的打工工作內容跟之前不同，週末一天都待在廚房幫忙，也終於見識到了所謂的真功夫。

　　先說一下工作內容，簡單的說（其實就是很簡單...）就是第一位師傅抓完每道菜的量後，由我們來看是要給哪個師傅料理，炸的就分去油鍋、炒的就攤給三位師傅料理、魚的單就交給誰...等等之類的，之後料理完再看是哪一區的菜，再送過去由菜口(出菜窗口)處理。

　　所以在等待空檔就可以見識到師父的工夫，真的是乾淨俐落阿，毫不拖泥帶水，下料、放佐料、翻炒、分菜一氣呵成，看了心中不禁暗暗叫好阿 XD，尤其是最後甩完鍋起手分菜那一剎，鍋鏟完美的將菜餚全數接下，真的是漂亮，就像看李連杰的武打一樣俐落阿，原來下廚的男人這麼酷阿，哈哈哈。

Faultless Rossi holds Lorenzo off for Sachsenring win

Valentino Rossi was never under any illusions that he would have it easy in his defense of the MotoGP world title, and once again the Italian was made to fight for glory at the Alice Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland. The Fiat Yamaha rider took the win at Sachsenring by just the smallest of margins from persistent rival Jorge Lorenzo in a breathtaking race to extend his lead in the World Championship.

Rossi在保衛冠軍頭銜的路上從來沒有輕敵的念頭出現，並且這位義大利車手再一次的為了榮耀在賽場上奮戰。他在德國站以些微差距擊敗強勁的競爭者Jorge Lorenzo，贏得這場驚人的比賽後也繼續在積分榜上領先。

After starting from pole for the first time at the German track, Rossi took the lead of the race after thirteen laps. Both the Italian and teammate Lorenzo eked out an advantage to make it a two-way battle to the chequered flag, with a last lap battle reminiscent of the Barcelona round of the series one month ago. Rossi’s definitive pass had come at the end of the home straight with two laps to go, and he brushed off the young pretender’s overtures for his fourth win of the 2009 season.

第一次在德國站拿下竿位後，Rossi在比賽第十三圈取得領先，Rossi和隊友Lorenzo 之間互有些微的優勢，讓這場比賽再過終點前形成兩人的拉鋸戰，讓我們想起一個月前的巴塞隆納站最後一圈的情況。Rossi 在剩兩圈時在大直線上決定性的超車，並且刷下他的隊友、這個年輕的競爭者，拿下他09年賽季的第四勝。

Starting from eighth on the grid, Dani Pedrosa had established his credentials in the dry with the best lap in the morning warmup. He had another storming start at Sachsenring to move up to the lead group, and put up a bold fight both amongst and behind the Yamaha duo. The Repsol Honda rider completed the podium with a race time under three seconds down on the top two.

在第八位出發，Dani Pedrosa 在早上的練習時間做出乾地上的最快時間，他在這場比賽成功的起跑進入領先群，並且和兩位Yamaha車手奮勇拼戰，這位Repsol Honda車手最後攻上頒獎台，與前兩名車手相差三秒。

Early leader Casey Stoner’s condition lasted longer than he had expected in the dry race, and he was able to mount a serious challenge for the win. With five laps to go, however, he was passed by Pedrosa going into the first turn, and one lap later a sit-up meant that he lost touch of the Spaniard.

初期的領先者Casey Stoner的情形與他對乾地比賽的期望有很大落差，他要做出嚴峻的挑戰才能贏得比賽。當比賽剩下五圈時，他在進入第一彎時被Pedrosa超越，一圈後他已經被西班牙人甩開了。

Alex de Angelis and Toni Elías had a successful salvage operation for the San Carlo Honda Gresini team, placing fifth and sixth, respectively. Elías was particularly impressive, having started from last place.

Alex de Angelis 和 Toni Elías 則是成功的為San Carlo Honda Gresini 車隊拿下積分，分別以第五和六名完賽，特別是Elías的表現令人印象深刻，他在排位是在最後一位出發。

The only retirees from the race were Randy de Puniet -who crashed on the opening lap- and Andrea Dovizioso. The latter fell victim to excessive front tyre wear and was forced to call it a day before the end of the 30-lap Grand Prix.

Randy de Puniet和Andrea Dovizioso是兩位退賽的車手，Randy de Puniet 在第一圈發生事故，Andrea Dovizioso在比賽中感覺前輪過度磨損，不得不退賽。

Horner: Vettel and Webber to get equal treatment

Following his German Grand Prix success, Mark Webber is closer than ever to Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel, both in terms of performance and world championship points. Webber is third in the standings on 45.5 to second-placed Vettel’s 47.

在德國站的勝利後，Mark Webber 在競爭力上還有積分方面都比之前更接近他的隊友Sebastian Vettel。Webber積分45.5排名第三，落後Vettel的47分。

But while championship leader Jenson Button may hope to gain from the Red Bull duo taking points off each other, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner insists the team won’t favour one driver unless a clear title favourite emerges.

但是目前積分領先者Jenson Button或許會希望可以在紅牛兩位車手之間的競爭中得利，紅牛車隊經理Christian Horner表示車隊會偏向哪一位車手直到爭冠態勢已經明顯的時候。

“We will continue to support both drivers equally,” Horner told Red Bull’s official website. “There’s only a point and a half between them, so obviously they are both in contention for the drivers’ championship. There’s a long way to go to catch up with Jenson Button.

"我們會公平的對待兩位車手"，Horner 向紅牛官網表示。"他們之間只差1.5分，所以很明顯的他們都在爭奪車手冠軍的行列中，在追上Jenson Button 前還有一段長路要走"。

“If and when we reach a point where there is a significant gap, or it becomes mathematically impossible for one of them to challenge for the championship, then they are both team players and one of them will play a supporting role should it be required. Our intention is to see both of them catch the lead Brawn as quickly as possible."

"除非遇到了明顯的表現差異，或是他們其中之一的奪冠希望只剩下數學上的可能性，那時如果有必要其中一位就要擔當協助的腳色。我們的目標是能看到兩位車手都能盡快的追上Brawn GP的車手"。

Indeed, rather than worrying about how evenly matched his drivers are, Horner is proud of what he considers to be the best pairing on the current Formula One grid, especially now that Webber appears to have bounced back from the broken leg he sustained during a pre-season cycling accident.

事實上，Horner很自豪他有現在F1最好的車手組合，而不用擔心他的車手之間的關係如何，特別是現在 Webber已經從季前的腿部手術中走出來了。

“Our drivers are both at the top of their game at different stages in their career and they are pushing one another very hard,” he concluded. “I think we’ve got the best driver line-up in F1 at the moment. I think it’s only now we are seeing Mark at the level of fitness he was at prior to his injury and his recent results show he is absolutely on the form of his life.

"我們的車手在他們的職業生涯不同領域中的頂尖人物，他們彼此間互相督促"，Horner結論說。"我想我們現在有F1最好的車手組合，我想現在我們可以看到Mark正是很健康的狀態，他已經從手術傷痛中走出來了，並且他現在的成績可以明顯反應出他的狀態非常好"。

“Sebastian is undoubtedly a star in the making. He shows remarkable maturity, given his lack of experience. He is a prodigious talent who will continue to get better. The best is yet to come from him. Both men are being treated with total fairness within the team and are supplied with identical equipment."

"Sebastian 無疑的是個上升中的明星，他展現印象深刻的成熟度，補上了經驗的不足。他驚人的天賦會讓他更進步，他還沒展現他最好的表現。兩位車手都受到車隊公平的對待，並且完全相同的支援"。

Webber and Vettel will be back in action for the team at next weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, which will take place at Budapest’s Hungaroring from July 24-26.

Webber 和Vettel 在下週的匈牙利站將再次上場，比賽將在七月24-26號在Budapest的Hungaroring舉辦。

大古山賞夜景看飛機

　　今天剛好放假，也因為我的無膽，所以還是只能自己一個人過。睡到中午後接到綠光打來的電話，要我去幫忙打桌，雖然這個月的時數很少，不過難得的假日，而且今天天氣超好阿～～～，不想被工作佔去這好心情，只好說聲抱歉囉。

　　下午三點多出門剪個頭髮，額頭一被蓋到就會令我煩躁阿，很久沒去印象剪了，去了之後...下次還是跑遠一點去桃園吧...。

　　之後問問唯綱要不要找些東西吃，去買了個潤餅和吊鐘燒，剛出爐的真的不錯吃。之後就出發往大園前進囉，一路抓個方向就騎，也是讓我找到了，奇跡的裝潢也改變了，下次有機會再去看看。到了大古山，夜景有些失望，因為不是很高的點，所以看的不夠遠、離市區也太遠了，白天去應該更好，景色會更清楚漂亮，機場也更清楚，建議可以黃昏時間去，比較不熱又看的清楚。

右邊的手機照片中，白色的整排亮光就是桃園機場囉。

Todt to stand for FIA presidency

Former Ferrari boss Jean Todt has confirmed he will stand for the presidency of the FIA, Formula One racing’s governing body, when the position comes up for election later this year.

法拉利前經理Jean Todt已經證實他將參選FIA主席，FIA 是F1賽事的管理者，主席的人選將在今年稍晚的時間透過選舉產生。

Current President, Max Mosley, announced on Wednesday that he will stand down in October from the post he has held since 1993. Mosley has endorsed Todt’s candidacy.

現任的主席Max Mosley在週三宣佈他將在十月(引咎)下台，自1993年之後他一直擔任主席一職。Mosley也贊同了Todt的參選。

“I think he would be the ideal person to continue but to also extend the work of the last 16 years,” said Mosley of the 63-year-old Frenchman in a letter to the FIA’s member clubs. “He can be relied on in all areas where the FIA is active. I very much hope you will give him your support.”

"我認為他是合適的繼任人選，不只可以繼續還能延展我過去16年來的努力成果"，這是Mosley在寄給FIA成員的信中對這位63歲的法國人的推薦。"他在FIA運作的所有領域裡都是可以被信賴的，我非常希望你可以給予他你的支持"。

Announcing his campaign, Todt, who has been involved in motor sport since 1966 and led Ferrari to five straight championships between 2000 and 2004, said: "It is my intention to continue and expand the outstanding work of President Mosley."

Todt自1966年就投身賽車運動中，並且在2000到2004年間帶領法拉利拿下五個冠軍，他在宣佈參選後說到，"我的目標就是繼續並且延伸現任主席Mosley傑出的成果"。

Todt has named New Zealander Brian Gibbons and Britain’s Graham Stoker as his preferred vice-presidential candidates and has proposed American Nick Craw, currently deputy president (sport) of the FIA, for president of the FIA Senate.

Todt已經指名請紐西蘭人Brian Gibbons和英國人Graham Stoker作為他的副手，並且提議現在的FIA代理運動主管美國人Nick Craw來主持FIA議會。

"I am confident that together we will offer the FIA the opportunity to elect a dynamic leadership team of outstanding experience and commitment," Todt added.

"我有信心我們團隊是給FIA有機會選擇更有力的領導團隊，並且有傑出的經驗和貢獻"，Todt補充。

At last weekend’s German Grand Prix, ex-world rally champion and former member of the European Parliament, Ari Vatanen, also announced he is to run for the post.

在上週的德國站，前拉力世界冠軍和前歐洲議會成員Ari Vatanen也宣佈將參選主席。

Ask the Expert - McLaren's Lewis Hamilton

What was McLaren's first Grand Prix car called? What is the capital city of Finland? At which race did Ayrton Senna score his first Formula One victory? How many constructors’ championships and drivers’ titles have McLaren won? And what was the Pussy Cat Dolls’ first Number One record? These are just some of the questions we thought Lewis Hamilton would take in his stride after he agreed to be the latest participant in our personal trivia test, ‘Ask the Expert’...

麥拉倫的第一台GP賽車叫什麼名字?芬蘭的首都是哪裡?在那一場比賽洗拿拿下他的F1首勝?麥拉倫拿過幾個製造商和車手冠軍頭銜?小野貓合唱團的第一張冠軍專輯是什麼名字?以上是一些我們認為Lewis Hamilton會知道答案的生活小事，現在他是我們訪問專家的最新來賓。

Q: Your team mate Heikki Kovalainen is Finnish. What is the capital city of Finland?
Lewis Hamilton: Helsinki
Correct

Q:你的隊友Heikki Kovalainen是位芬蘭人。請問芬蘭的首都是哪裡?

Lewis Hamilton: Helsinki

正確答案

Q: What was the Pussy Cat Dolls’ first Number One record?
LH: Don’t Cha. I should know that one, shouldn’t I!
Correct - Hamilton’s girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger is lead singer of the US group.

Q:小野貓合唱團的第一張冠軍專輯是那張?

LH:Don't Cha，我一定要知道答案，不是嗎?

正確-Hamilton的女友Nicole Scherzinger是這個美國團體的團長

Q: How much does it cost to join your official fan club?
LH: With this question you really caught me on the wrong foot. Sorry, no idea.
Incorrect - adults £65 / €90 / $140; children: £20 / €40 / $60

Q:加入你的官方車迷俱樂部要付多少錢?

LH:這問題真的難倒我了，抱歉，我不知道

錯誤-成人65英鎊(90歐元、140美金);小孩20英鎊(40歐元、60美金)

Q: You were born in Stevenage. Can you name three other famous people to have come from the Hertfordshire town?
LH: Let me think: Ashley Young and Jack Wilshere, both footballers. Sorry, but then my memory passes out.
Two out of three ain’t bad - an easy third would have been actor Rupert Grint, otherwise known as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films.

Q:你在Stevenage出生。你可以說出三位也是Hertfordshire出生的名人嗎?

LH:讓我想想，Ashley Young 和 Jack Wilshere 都是足球員，抱歉，但是我想不出來了。

說出兩個也不算太差-簡單的答案是演員Rupert Grint，大家最知道的是他在哈利波特扮演榮恩衛斯禮

Q: When, where and in what series did you enjoy your first single-seater victory?
LH: I should know that - it’s my life! It was Formula Renault at Thruxton in 2002.
Full marks - 16 June 2002, to be precise.

Q:你在何時、何地、哪個系列賽贏得第一個單座賽車勝利?

LH:我當然要知道-這是我的人生!是02年的Thruxton站、雷諾方程式賽車

Q: Can you explain oversteer in fewer than 15 words?
LH: When the front turns in so sharp that the rear steps out.
Correct

Q:你可以用不超過15字解釋什麼是轉向過度嗎?

LH:當前輪激烈轉向，後輪被向外甩

正確

Q: What was long-time McLaren team principal Ron Dennis’ first job in Formula One racing?
LH: He started as a mechanic.
Correct - with the Cooper team in the mid 1960s.

Q:麥拉倫的車隊經理Ron Dennis在F1的第一份工作是什麼?

LH:他從工程師開始做起

正確-他60年代中期在Cooper車隊工作

Q: Whereabouts on your car’s livery is team partner SAP advertised?
LH: This is my workplace! On the nose.
Correct

Q:車隊的合作夥伴SAP的廣告未再你的車身塗裝哪一部份?

LH:這是我的工作場地!標籤放在前鼻翼上

正確

Q: What was the McLaren team’s first Grand Prix car called?
LH: Must be something beginning with an M, but sorry, I don’t know.
Incorrect - McLaren Ford M2B.

Q:麥拉倫車隊的第一台GP賽車叫什麼名字?

LH:一定是個M開頭的名字，不過不好意思，我不知道

錯誤-McLaren Ford M2B

Q: How many constructors’ championships and drivers’ titles have McLaren won in total?
LH: That part of the team history I know: 12 drivers’ and eight constructors’ titles.
Correct

Q:麥拉倫總共贏過幾個製造商冠軍和車手冠軍頭銜?

LH:這部份的車隊歷史我知道:12個車手總冠軍頭銜、8個製造商總冠軍頭銜

正確

Q: Bruce McLaren scored his team’s first victory at which race?
LH: Spa? Don’t know exactly the year, 1967 or ‘68…
Good enough - the 1968 Belgian Grand Prix.

Q:Bruce McLaren 在哪場比賽拿到車隊的第一場勝利?

LH:Spa賽道嗎?不清楚確實的年份，1967或是68年吧..

回答的夠好了-1968年的比利時站

Q: Last year you became the youngest-ever world champion. Who remains the oldest driver to take their first title?
LH: Was it Fangio? Ascari? No? No idea.
Incorrect - Nino Farina was 43 when he won the 1950 championship. Although a 46 year-old Juan Manuel Fangio won the 1957 world championship, it was his fifth drivers’ title.

Q:去年你成為最年輕的世界冠軍。請問誰是拿到第一個冠軍頭銜時最老的車手?

LH:是Fangio嗎? Ascari? 不是?我不知道

錯誤-Nino Farina 贏得1950年的世界冠軍，那時他43歲。即使Juan Manuel Fangio 以46歲年齡拿下1957年世界冠軍，但是那已經是他第五個世界冠軍頭銜。

Q: You clinched your first pole position and your first win at the same event - the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix. Which other current F1 drivers managed the same feat, albeit at different venues?
LH: Webber, of course. The other one, let me think. Was it Felipe?
Correct - Felipe Massa at the 2006 Turkish Grand Prix and Webber at the 2009 German Grand Prix. He could also have mentioned Sebastian Vettel at the 2008 Italian Grand Prix.

Q:你在07年加拿大站拿下首個竿位和首勝。儘管是在不同地點，請問哪些現役車手也有同樣的成績?

LH:當然有Webber，另一個呢，我想一下，是Felipe嗎?

正確-Felipe Massa 在06年的土耳其站和Webber 在09年的德國站都拿到生涯首勝和竿位。還要表揚一下Sebastian Vettel ，在08年的義大利站也拿到首勝和竿位

Q: Can you guess how many test kilometres you covered last year?
LH: Must have been a lot. Over 8000?
Half marks - pretty close. The actual answer is 9090.

Q:你可以猜出你去年跑了多長的測試里程數嗎?

LH:那一定很多。超過8000嗎?

半對-非常接近，正確數目是9090公里

Q: How many points, wins and pole positions have you scored so far during your Formula One career?
LH: 216, 9 wins and 13 poles.
Full marks

Q:請問你目前F1生涯中拿過幾分、分站冠軍和竿位?

LH:216分、九勝、13個竿位

完全正確

Q: Fresh from winning the drivers’ title in 1996, your fellow British driver Damon Hill moved teams and endured a tough follow-up season. What team did he move to and where in the standings did he finish that year?
LH: He moved to Arrows and I believe he finished quite far back - was it ninth?
Half marks - he finished 12th.

Q:改變了英國車手自96年後沒有拿過世界冠軍紀錄，當年的冠軍Damon Hill隔年轉隊並且度過了一個艱難的賽季。請問他轉去哪隊並且當年排名是多少?

LH:他轉去Arrows並且我相信名次一定很後面-是第九嗎?

對一半-他拿到第十二名

Q: One of your driver heroes is Ayrton Senna. At which race did Senna score his first Formula One victory?
LH: I should know that one. Must have been 1985 in a John Player Lotus, in Portugal.
Spot on

Q:Ayrton Senna 是你崇拜的車手之一。在哪一場比賽他拿到生涯首勝?

LH:這我應該知道。一定是1985年在Portugal

記上一分

Q: In what year was the McLaren team founded?
LH: 1963.
Correct

Q:在那一年麥拉倫車隊成立?

LH:1963年

正確

Q: Your team mate Kovalainen has so far won one championship during his motorsport career. In which series did he claim the title?
LH: World Series (by Nissan)
Correct - in 2004.

Q:你的隊友Kovalainen在他的職業生涯中，到目前為止贏過一次錦標，請問是哪一個系列賽?

LH:Nissan的世界錦標賽

正確-在2004年

Q: Can you guess how many laps you led races for during the 2008 season?
LH: Must have been around 300.
Close enough - 294 to be precise.

Q:你可以猜出08年賽季中你全部的領先圈數是多少?

LH:一定是300圈左右

夠接近了-精確的說是294圈

Final score: 22.5 points from a possible 28

最後成績:28中拿到22.5

Ask the Expert rating: 80%

Current leader board:
1. Heikki Kovalainen - 86%
2. Mark Webber - 84%
3. Lewis Hamilton - 80%
4. Kazuki Nakajima - 73%
5. Sebastien Buemi - 72%
6. Robert Kubica - 70%
7. Jenson Button - 69%
8. Giancarlo Fisichella - 68%
9. Nico Rosberg - 66%
10= Sebastian Vettel - 64%
10= Rubens Barrichello - 64%
12. Jarno Trulli - 58%
13. Nick Heidfeld - 57%
14. Adrian Sutil - 54%

我病了

　　最近老是提不起勁，有點欲振乏力的感覺，看其他人總是不順眼，懶的理別人，我是怎麼搞的...，真糟糕。在上課方面目前也算很順利，只是一直覺得時間不夠用，很多自己想玩的東西進度非常緩慢。

　　打工方面也感覺悶了，都剩沒幾個男工讀生了，算一算一隻手就數完了，還在彼此之間互看不順眼，雖然有的行為我也看不慣，不過大家年紀相仿，有什麼不能好好談的勒？真是不痛快阿。

　　這禮拜去打工，才發覺我的感情方面，還是跟國中時一樣阿，我以為已經跟著年紀增長，或許我膽子也更大了，不過真正遇到了，還是一樣顧忌很多，想太多反而讓自己裹足不前，真的是沒有成長阿。明知應該做的就是大方的邀請，但是一直跨不出這一步，反而自己一直胡思亂想，我還是個小孩子阿...。

Rossi describes 100 Grand Prix wins

When Valentino Rossi reached 100 Grand Prix victories with his superb win at Assen less than two weeks ago it was a true landmark moment in a special career, with only one other rider having ever achieved the same feat – the legendary Giacomo Agostini.

當Rossi在兩週前得到他第一百場的GP勝利，那是在他的職業生涯中歷史性的一刻，只有兩位車手達到這個里程碑，另一位就是傳奇的Giacomo Agostini。

Rossi celebrated his century of triumphs in The Netherlands by unfurling a huge banner featuring a photo montage of his journey to yet another remarkable milestone. A week later at Laguna Seca motogp.com was with him as he described the highlights of his career.

Rossi在荷蘭站用一幅巨型海報來慶祝他的百場勝利，上面放上他的每場勝利的照片一直到百勝里程碑。一週後的美國站，GP官網訪問到Rossi，談談他到現在的職業生涯。

Commencing his description by looking back at the early stages of his career in the 125cc class, he said, “The first victory was after 11 or 12 races I think, in Brno. This is for sure one of the most special moments because the first victory was something unforgettable. It was a great battle with (Jorge) Martinez and I will remember that day for my whole life. I just had one victory in 1996 but it was not bad for a rookie!”

他的訪談從回顧他在125CC的比賽開始，他說"我想第一場勝利是在跑了11或12場後在Brno拿到，這無疑的是最特別的時刻之一，因為第一場勝利總是有些難忘的事。我和(Jorge) Martinez 激烈競爭，我永遠都會記得那天。1996年我只那下那唯一的一場勝利，不過對一個新手來說不錯了"。

On his first 2001 victory in Japan – win 29 of his career in the opening race of the year at Suzuka – which led to his third World title and his first in the premier class, Rossi commented, “That was a fantastic season with 11 victories and the third World Championship for me. The first win of the year at Suzuka on the 500cc Honda was a brave victory. Then there were more great races that season and at the end of the year I won the championship and I had my photo taken as you can see with Mick Doohan and Franco Uncini.”

2001年在日本開幕站拿下勝利，這是他第29場勝利，在本季他拿下第三個世界冠軍頭銜，也是第一個最高等級賽事冠軍頭銜，Rossi 評論說，"那是一個神奇的賽季，我那下了11場勝利並且贏得世界冠軍，那年在鈴鹿的首場勝利非常精采，之後有更多很棒的比賽，那年我駕駛著Honda NSR500賽車拿下冠軍，並且你也可以看到我和Mick Doohan 還有 Franco Uncini的合照"。

On his historic 2004 campaign, in which he became the first rider to take back-to-back victories in the premier-class riding machines from two different manufacturers and only the second rider to win back-to-back premier-class titles on different machinery, the Italian star stated, “In 2004 I moved to Yamaha and I think my 60th win is the best one because to win on my debut with Yamaha was unbelievable and very exciting.”

在關鍵的04年賽季，他成了第一位在GP等級連續兩年騎不同製造商的賽車都贏得世界冠軍的車手，也是第二個在賽車重大規則改制下連續贏得世界冠軍的車手，這位義大利人描述說，"在04年我轉往YAMAHA，我想我的第六十勝是最棒的一次，因為那是我在YAHMAHA的首勝，那真是令人難以置信和刺激的"。

“It was the start of a great season, with nine victories and I became the World Champion at Phillip Island with my 67th victory. It was great, just amazing to win (the title) on my debut with Yamaha.”

"那是一個美好賽季的開始，我拿下九場勝利，並且在菲利浦島得到第67場勝利並且封王。那真的很美好，在YAMAHA再贏得世界冠軍真是太令人驚奇了"。

On his superb championship winning season last year Rossi added, “It was a great season in 2008, as we had changed a lot, changed tyres to Bridgestone. China was the first win of the year, which was very important, then there was Le Mans and Mugello with a fantastic helmet. After Mugello there was Laguna Seca and a great battle with Casey (Stoner), where I overtook him on the Corkscrew corner and that was a turning point of the year.”

對於去年奪冠的賽季，Rossi 補充說`,"08年是很棒的賽季，我們有很多的改變，輪胎換為普利司通。中國站是去年的第一場勝利，那場比賽很重要，在之後的Le Mans 和 Mugello的三連勝。在 Mugello 之後的美國站，我和Casey之間有激烈的競爭，我在Corkscrew 彎角超過它，並且那時就是去年的一個轉戾點"。

The Doctor concluded, “The 99th was an unbelievable battle with Jorge Lorenzo at Catalunya with a great overtaking move on the last lap. So then we arrive at the end, and Assen, 100 victories, not too bad! We hope to continue this banner with some more victories!”

Rossi 結論說，"第九十九勝是和Jorge Lorenzo 在 Catalunya 站的精采搏鬥，我在最後一圈精采的超越了他。所以我們談到了現在，在Assen的一百勝，感覺很不錯!我們希望可以繼續贏得比賽擴充這面海報"。

Raikkonen rules out a Ferrari win in Germany

With just 26 points and one podium after eight races, Ferrari have endured a difficult first half of the season and are 65 points shy of where they were this time last year. For driver Kimi Raikkonen the time has come to admit a win will be highly unlikely at this weekend's German Grand Prix and a podium finish will be his real target.

經過了八場比賽只上過一次頒獎台和拿到二十六分，法拉利經歷了一個艱困的上半季並且跟去年的此時相比，他們的積分落後了六十五分。法拉利車手Kimi Raikkonen承認要贏得這週末的德國站有些過度期望了，登上頒獎台會是他真正的目標。

“Realistically this year our objective can’t be a win,” said Raikkonen on Ferrari’s official website. “We still have to make up ground compared to the leaders as far as performance is concerned. It’s always difficult making predictions and promising something to the fans, but for us today a place on the podium is already a good result, considering that we’ve been there just once this year.

"事實上我們今年的目標已經不是鎖定贏得冠軍"， Kimi Raikkonen 在法拉利官網上表示。"就競爭力上來說，我們仍然有很多要改進來提升到領先者的水準，對車迷作出承諾或是預告一向是很難達成的，考慮到今年我們只上過一次頒獎台，所以對我們來說若能站上頒獎台就是很好的成果了。"

“There are still nine races until the end of this extremely difficult season for us. Our objective has to be to give it our all race after race, without thinking that the leaders are so many points ahead of us. I really trust the team’s work and its capacity to close the gap between us and the leaders.”

"這個極為艱辛的賽季還有九站，我們的目標就是僅所能的在每一場比賽發揮全力，而不去想領先車隊已經距離我們多少積分了。我完全的信任車隊的努力，這會彌補我們和領先者們的差距"。

At the previous round, June’s British Grand Prix, the Finn qualified in ninth and finished one place higher in eighth to score a point. But after crossing the line over a minute down on the victorious Red Bull of Sebastian Vettel, the Italian team had little reason to celebrate and have been back at their Maranello factory seeking to improve the errant F60 ahead of this weekend’s German event.

在上一場比賽、六月的英國GP，芬蘭人排位成績在第九位，比賽中進一位以第八名完賽取得一分，但是是在奪勝的紅牛車手Sebastian Vettel 衝線後一分鐘過終點線，讓這支義大利車隊沒有太多的慶祝的理由，並且在這週的德國站前，他們先回到Maranello 工廠尋找任何改進F60的方法“。

The team has continued to work very hard over the last weeks to bring some new solutions to this race,” Raikkonen continued. “The track should be better for the F60’s characteristics than Silverstone, but we’ll get a clearer picture during Friday’s free practice sessions. To be competitive you need a car with good traction, which is very stable while braking.”

"車隊持續的努力工作讓德國站能夠有些改進"，Raikkonen 繼續說，"這條賽道應該比銀石更適合F60，但是我們在週五的自由練習中會看的更清楚。要更有競爭力你需要一輛抓地力良好並且在煞車時很穩定的賽車"。

While his faith in his car’s suitability for the Nurburgring may prove well founded, Raikkonen’s record in Germany leaves a lot to be desired. Despite scoring pole on four occasions, he has never won on German soil, and with his declared objectives for this weekend's race, it doesn't look like he will remedy this in 2009.

當他相信他的賽車可以適應紐柏林賽道並證明賽車的良好基礎，Raikkonen 在德國站的成績一直都是很多的遺憾。儘管拿下四次竿位，他卻沒有在德國冠戰贏過，並且根據他對這週比賽的預期目標，看來今年他還是沒有辦法彌補這個缺憾。

De Puniet content to extend top ten run

Randy de Puniet’s 2009 campaign continues to be a stark contrast to his crash-affected 2008 season, and the Frenchman kept his LCR Honda satellite RC212V upright again on Sunday – unlike several of his MotoGP rivals, with only 12 riders crossing the finishing line at Laguna Seca.

Randy de Puniet 的09年賽季表現與去年意外的一季相比特別突出，相比於GP場上的其他對手，這位法國車手繼續讓他們的LCR Honda RC212V 調教走在正確的方向上，在週日的美國站只有十二位車手通過終點線。

De Puniet was the ninth of those 12 to do so and whilst it was not a spectacular result he now has six top tens from eight races to his name this year.

De Puniet 在完賽車手中排在第九名，這對他來說不算特別好的成績，他今年的八場比賽中有六場在前十名完賽。

Indeed, with less than half the season gone he is already just three points away from matching his total for the entire 2008 campaign and is certainly doing exactly the kind of job required of him by team boss Lucio Cecchinello at present.

值得一提的是，在跑完半個賽季後，他累積的積分比去年一整年的積分只相差三分。De Puniet的好表現也要歸功於現在的車隊老闆 Lucio Cecchinello。

Looking back over Sunday’s 32-lap race, which he commenced from 14th on the grid, De Puniet remarked, “I am quite satisfied as it was hard to expect a better result starting from the fifth row on this ‘up-and-down’ track. I struggled with grip problems from Friday and we tried to make some adjustments but in the end the bike was not at 100%. My start was not brilliant and I hit some traffic in the first few laps, but after that my rhythm was good enough to pass a few riders.”

回顧周日三十二圈的比賽過程，De Puniet 在第十四位出發，他評論說"在這個高低起伏的賽道"，我很難預期拿到比第五排再更好的排位成績了。從週五我一直被抓地力問題困擾，而且我們試著做一些調整但是最後賽車還是沒有在100%的最佳狀態。我的起跑不是很順利，在一開始遇到些事故，但是之後我的節奏很好可以超掉一些車手。

He went on to say, “We decided to go for a softer rear tyre which was a good choice for the beginning of the race, but grip from the rear tyre dropped with ten laps to go. Still, this is another productive result for me and the team as I am sitting in ninth place in the championship.”

他繼續說，"我們決定用較軟的胎比賽，在起跑時這是個不錯的決定，但是後輪的抓地力在最後十圈的時候降低了。當然，第九名這成績對我和車隊而言還是不錯"