Monthly Archives: June 2006

Indy Pole Poll

Another early evening grand prix beckons this weekend, this time in the USA. This is the only race that Alonso hasn’t won (the only race that Michael hasn’t won is Turkey). In fact Alonso has never even finished at Indy. … Continue reading

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James Allen

As we’re talking about Martin at the moment I thought it might be a good idea to lay on the line my feelings about James Allen. Unlike some I’ve never hated him. In fact for a long time I tended … Continue reading

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Giving it full bananas

Forget Murrayisms, what about Martinisms? Schumacher very much in a Renault sandwich, but not a lot of butter in it for him. It went out as a V8, came back as a V7. A Formula 1 car is one of … Continue reading

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Driver market mayhem (& Button)

Things are slowly starting to take shape: James Allen says Raikkonen will drive for Ferrari next year, regardless of if Michael quits. Both Williams drivers are staying. Klein is probably leaving Red Bull. Will Ron Dennis really give in to … Continue reading

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Mixed metaphors

Canada was a great race. Made all the more interesting by the fact that it started broadcasting here in the UK while and England football match was on. I wonder what happened to the number of viewers although I don’t … Continue reading

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Canada Pole Poll

Is it make or break time? The two races on the North American continent will determine the tone of the second half of the season. If Michael wants to get back in the hunt then he should be pushing in … Continue reading

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Those dreaded words

“I’ve realised my ambition to release an albumn”. William Shatner’s done it, Keanu Reeve’s done it, even Celine Dion has done it. And now Jaques Villeneuve – no really – has done it. Want a listen: http://www.myspace.com/jvofficial Reviews accepted of … Continue reading

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Changing Lanes

Motogp. The Grand Prix of motorbike racing. The fastest riders in the world on the fastest machines. Overtaking is guaranteed at every race all the way through the field: the leader never finishing more than a few seconds in front … Continue reading

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Homolophobic?

The proposed rules for engines in formula 1 from 2008 will be a massive change to the sport. The rules suggest that the teams will enter a single engine design for 2008, 2009 and 2010 this year. And that they … Continue reading

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Exit Poles

What do you make of the itv-f1.com polls? I think I’ve only ever voted once (something to do with Jacques that I was infuriated by), but they are interesting to see how the public reacts to events. For instance, the … Continue reading

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