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The 2013 Formula 1 season has started with controversy, as the organizers like so much. And with the passionate following of millions of viewers around the world.

The company Ditum has published its application for Modern UI of Windows 8 where we can find interesting information about the star competition of the world of engine.

Browsing F1 news

The first thing we find is a countdown that tells us how much time is left for the start of the next World Cup event. If we click on this area we will access the news area where we will have articles offered by ESPN.

The second column of the application shows us the participating pilots and the times they have achieved on the competition track. If we press again, we would access the file of the selected competitor.

In which we have the main figures such as the number of races, victories, pole positions, number of podiums or world championships. In addition to a review of the story, the pilot's strengths and weaknesses.

The third column takes us back to the news section that we accessed from the initial column of the application.

The fourth column shows all the teams and their members, from where we access the file. As in the case of the drivers, we can see the main figures of the team and the description of the car.

Finally we have the last column which is a vertical menu of which we already know the first two options: pilots and teams. On the other hand, the following two are different.

The first one takes us to the test calendar where we have a file on each circuit. But it also offers us the best times of each of the practice sessions, qualifying and the race. In addition to a brief analysis of the route.

If we click on any of the times, we access the list of those made by all the pilots in the selected session.

Finally, to finish browsing the menu, we can access a small selection of Twitter accounts and a restricted view of the tweets issued.

Small bugs to be corrected

Despite being a very interesting application, it has small errors that can be annoying to fans of Formula 1 and those who are just starting out by the teams that appear in the main menu, and that is that they are from 2012 and teams like HRT and outdated drivers come out.

Another thing that squeaks, and more so in Spain, is that Twitter accounts include former drivers who no longer write about motorsports like Barrichelo, while the lack is clamorous from the account of Fernando Alonso.

It is also uncomfortable that you cannot follow the links that are published on Twitter, or see the attached images. Which would be very convenient and would avoid having to search our application for the message to see it in its entirety.

Lastly, the news is outdated with one day late, which for Formula 1 fans is unacceptable.

Conclution

It is a good application, and if the company continues to develop it, it is the embryo of a spectacular Formula 1 encyclopedia. Link it with videos, access a history, correct errors or extend the information both in Time and content can make this app essential.

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