Monthly Archives: October 2006

Valentino Rossi starting the last Grand Prix of the Motogp season on pole, 8 points ahead of his rival Hayden, simply had to finish with some points (not many) to win his eighth world championship title. But, he got a … Continue reading →

Although over the last few years I have been critical of Jenson Button and so has Bernie so I haven’t been completely off beam I have started over the last few months to become interested in him again. Perhaps it … Continue reading →

What could have been? Two technical faliures in a row. Crazy prediction for the race. Alonso crashes in the pack on the first corner tomorrow and Michael catches up to Massa and then Massa reluctantly moves over on the final … Continue reading →

Engine Homologation. Does anyone think it’s a good idea? The most significant point, for me at least, is that engine homolgation, along with the single control tyre, will make Formula 1 essentially a chassis formula next year. This is a … Continue reading →

Michael will retire on Sunday. What’s your best and worst memory of him? I’ll add my comment but I’d like to first up add Patrick Head’s comment which I thought was particularly pertinent. I was very impressed I have to … Continue reading →

So this is it. Not really a just a race but a championship decider. It all comes down to this. But with Renault so far ahead it is very much theirs to loose. But Ferrari can’t just wait for Renault … Continue reading →

Now that Paffett is ‘free to drive elsewhere’ it seems inevitable that Hamilton will be partnering Alonso next year. McLaren could go with De la Rosa, but I think the temptation, and the media hype, is too much for them. … Continue reading →

In response to Adrian’s comment: It’s really difficult to achieve this kind of thing in F1. But in essence it has happened from time to time without people appealing the outcome (or rather without those appeals winning). Four times in … Continue reading →

Renault’s party on Sunday night must have been muted. They’ve won, but not quite yet. They can celebrate, almost. All they have to do next weekend is play it safe, but playing it safe is a very dangerous policy. Alonso … Continue reading →

This weekend I was increasingly annoyed by James Allen’s notion of ‘never giving up’. He used it incessantly during the race, and in his review of the race on itv-f1.com. He was claiming it was Schumacher’s ‘motto’, and that it … Continue reading →