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About Alex Andronov

Alex Andronov is a writer who lives in the UK. He is currently working on 7 novels, 5 film scripts, 2 plays, 2 TV series, 1 history of the United States, 1 travelogue and trying to find some focus.

Pit lane fire anyone?

With one of the most important factors of safety being fuel isn’t it really surprising that there could be an accident like the one at Imola with Button? It seems to me that the better option would be to make … Continue reading

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Imola predictions

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

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Danica has no plans for F1

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

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Ayrton Senna interviewed by Jackie Stewart

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.

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Cisco engineer gets prize for longest commute

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

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How many brains are there in that car?

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

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The problem with Speed

Formula 1 has never really been successful in America. Even in the beginning of the sport the American round was always the Indianapolis 500 which required a completely different car and therefore hardly any of the European participants ever took … Continue reading

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Why wouldn’t…

…Tony Blair make a good Formula 1 driver? Too much spin. I am sorry

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10 place penalty

So this season and last Formula 1 engines are supposed to last two races. This decision has been made as a cost saving measure which is clearly in opposition to decisions of making the racing more enjoyable. Max Mosley seems … Continue reading

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F1 from Space?

This site has found all of the grand prix circuits on google maps. Some with much higher detail than others, so if one of them is bad quality then persevere. http://www.mergetek.com/grabmap.aspx?CategoryID=33

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