Monthly Archives: April 2006

As Alonso sat behind Schumacher to begin yet another lap of the 2006 San Marino Grand Prix, I believe his thoughts were probably echoing what Randy had said in last week’s episode of My Name is Earl: ‘Damn it! I … Continue reading →

So predictions please? Is this a classic of Alonso mind game tactics in saying that it will be hard to beat Ferrari here? Is Ferrari talking a big game by saying that the improvements have been genuine? Was Button’s retirement … Continue reading →

The title to this post comes from the latest edition of the Scary Movie franchise, and is in fact the only good line in an otherwise awful film. I think, however, that it neatly identifies the problem Rubens has at … Continue reading →

Why are drivers, managers, teams etc. always described as ‘bullish’ before the next race/season? I thought this was just a joke in the F1 Manager game, but journalists really do use it, all the time (the latest: Schumacher feeling bullish). … Continue reading →

Indy Racing League star Danica Patrick says she does not see herself crossing the Atlantic to race in Formula 1 any time soon.http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=35595&PO=35595 Danica may have been put off by the big farore that took place at the American Grand … Continue reading →

Ayrton Senna interviewed by Jackie Stewart:Jackie Stewart asks Ayrton Senna about his frequent contact with other drivers. Senna: If you no longer go for a gap that exists, you are no longer a racing driver.

In an article in a US website a guy has won a prize for having the longest commute. Cisco engineer gets prize for longest commute:Mariposa resident Dave Givens makes a 186-mile drive — each way — five days a week … Continue reading →

No, not me (I had always assumed it was boring) but Toyota* driver Ralf “The boot’s on the other” Schumacher here: itv.com/f1 * yes, that’s my team…

If, like me, you resort to projectile vomitting when you hear the new itv-f1 theme tune, and attempt to pluck your eyes out with matchsticks when you see the new intro sequence, perhaps you’ll agree it’s time for a change. … Continue reading →

Max Mosley is trying to get a standardised Electronic Control Unit (ECU) put into the cars. This seems to me to be a good idea as a) it’s something that not many fans care about, b) it will be lots … Continue reading →