Author Archives: nickollivere

… but was Alonso quickest? It’s hard to tell, since surely Michael backed off as soon as he was clear of Fisi. He had twenty seconds and about 15 laps in hand. There wasn’t really a chance Alonso could catch … Continue reading →

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

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 →

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 →

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 →

So I haven’t done this since the beginning of the season, but I think now’s a good time to test your knowledge of what’s been happening this year – especially since we have another three week break. You can obviously … Continue reading →

It seemed irrelevant after Alonso’s engine blew up, but why wasn’t he punished for cutting the corner at the first chicane? James kept referring to Michael at Hungary, but that was a different story: Michael was in front and being … Continue reading →

Whilst many people will be analysing what and how Schumacher said what he said in the post-race press conference (his over-emphasis on helping out Massa, for example), there is a bit of light relief to be found in the answers … Continue reading →

It really seemed like Michael doesn’t want to retire. Winning the Italian grand prix, closing down to within two points of Alonso, it seemed like it was almost the happiest moment of his life – why doesn’t he want to … Continue reading →

So there were some pretty funny things said by the commentators in today’s session; perhaps the funniest thing ever by James when he and Martin were wondering why Liuzzi was still in the car when he was out of the … Continue reading →