Author Archives: Alex Andronov

No budget constraints just pick: Two driversOne carOne race team (engineers etc)One team principalOne car design (colour, decals etc) I’m not planning on running this through the season, just thought it would be interesting to see what everyone thought.

With the points system being how it is Formula One is about consistency above all which is something that Kimi Raikkonen has often struggled to get over. But as Kimi returns to Formula One as world champion his rivals are … Continue reading →

With Heikki now on his way to McLaren an important question will have to be answered. Does the McLaren team have enough experience? One of the most widely quoted complaints from Alonso last year was that he felt that he’d … Continue reading →

As Alonso goes back to what he knows he will be faced with an interesting challenge in the shape of team mate Nelson Piquet Jr While Alonso will be afforded a separate garage and team in a highly unusual fashion … Continue reading →

I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, is one of my favourite radio programs. In the show this week they “received” a letter from a Mrs Trellis of North Wales which read, “Dear Lewis, I’m sorry you missed out on winning … Continue reading →

Imagine you run Force India. You want to move your team forward so you want a superfast rookie, but you also want a bit of experience so when something goes wrong with your car somebody knows what it was. As … Continue reading →

The last time a driver won the world championship with a number six on his car was x x years ago and it was Keke Rosberg. And this season the championship was won by A Finn, another Finn in Mika … Continue reading →

Honda have scooped Ross Brawn away from Ferrari (who were apparently unwilling to make him Team Principal). Finally Nick Fry has done something right. Nick Fry will remain as Chief Executive of Honda Racing which is better for him. He … Continue reading →

I like certain racing drivers. Others I admire. And yet more I think are jerks or fools. And finally there are the drivers who I simply feel I don’t know. I think a lot of this year got sucked into … Continue reading →

Renault are being investigated for spying on McLaren in the 2006 season, when Alonso won his last title. Will this put Alonso off returning to Renault?