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F1 – What a final race!

So Vettel is the champion of the world 2012. But what a fight to get there and what a final race. This had everything and could not have been scripted any better - except for the final safety car which meant that the chequered flag was waved when the cars were in formation. But that was only the last lap, before then there had been twists and turns all the way through. On the first lap Vettel was hit and had to wait until all the cars had passed him before he spun round and started again from the Read more [...]

Tell us about your experiences as a fan

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The Tifosi is written by fans, for fans and we are interested in the experiences that you have had following your team. We’d love to hear about a day you spent getting to an away match, the camaraderie of fans, how you stay optimistic. Why not send an article to fantalk@thetifosi.co.uk ?Any length is acceptable, just give us a flavour of what you experienced or what being a fan means to you.

United States GP: A few facts about the newest #F1 circuit

Ferrari F2012 being tested at Jerez. Photo by Gil Abrantes ► Made up of 11 left and nine right turns, the Circuit of the Americas is 5.516km (3.4 miles) long. It is one of just five current F1 circuits to run anti-clockwise, the others being Singapore, Korea, Abu Dhabi and Brazil. Curiously, all five circuits feature in the final seven-race stretch of the 2012 season. 
► COTA’s track surface took four months to lay and the third and final layer was completed in late September. The final layer is made up of aggregate from all over Texas. All told, Read more [...]

World Tour Finals – Djokovic dedicates win to father

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Djokovic beat Federer to win the ATP World Tour finals in London and immediately dedicated the victory to his father who has been badly ill. Djokovic was going from London to visit his father in intensive care, taking the trophy to cheer him up. Such humanisation of tennis stars helps to bring the sport new followers who will be behind the Serb next year as he tries to retain his number one spot for another year.

Texas F1 Grand Prix: The Circuit of the Americas

Ferrari F2012 being tested at Jerez. Photo by Gil Abrantes Formula One is returning to the USA after too long a break. The new circuit will be the Circuit of the Americas, which replicates various corners from circuits around the world. There is an elevation change of 133 feet over the length of the 3.4 mile circuit. There is capacity for 120,000 fans, all of whom should be in for a racing treat. Mario Andretti is the last American to win the F1 championship and he is looking forward to the return of Formula ONe to the USA. The 2012 FIA Formula 1TM World Read more [...]