Monthly Archives: September 2006

Being Ralf Schumacher

Ralf is currently one of the best paid drivers in Formula 1 and it’s always been difficult to fathom exactly what he’s being paid that much money for. I mean he’s very fast sometimes, but he’s certainly not consistant about … Continue reading

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You like to watch?

So how will you be watching the Chinese grand prix? Were you up at 5 this morning watching the live timing on the internet? Will you be up at 6 to watch the race tomorrow? Just how much of a … Continue reading

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China Poll Pole

By around this time (as I write this it’s 6:45 am) on Sunday we will be one single step closer in one of the most interesting title battles in years. Is it really a bogey circuit for Michael? Is the … Continue reading

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What…

…do you do if a slow, woman driver won’t let you overtake her? Schumacher.

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Chinese food

But of course in China, they just call it food. Anyway, why has Michael been incapable of performing at this circuit? Or why do we (or the media) think he is? There have, after all, only been two races held … Continue reading

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We’re all going on a summer holiday

As the announcement comes that we will be seeing at least one more race next year I wonder what can be done about the breaks. I understand that they need a break at some point but is it my imagination … Continue reading

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Where did all the chickens go?

Swiftcover were swiftly, and mysteriously, replaced by Shell as sponsors to itv-f1 – I don’t think anyone here mentioned it. So what happened? I’m guessing that because the championship was attracting more and more viewers, due to the closeness of … Continue reading

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MotoGyp

I’d like to suggest to all interested, or otherwise, parties that they try to catch this weekend’s MotoGp race in Phillip Island, Australia. The circuit is one of the most amazing I’ve seen, and would be a really great addition … Continue reading

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When did he decide?

People have talked about how Michael was unprepared to retire because in one of the after race interviews he was unable to remember what the word for retire was in Italian. People have talked about how he’s actually known since … Continue reading

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I just didn’t see them coming

Along with Ferrari’s driver line up changing next year there is a chance that Ferrari will also be moving its engines over to Torro Rosso. This is what Red Bull want for a variety of performance reasons. And Red Bull … Continue reading

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