Author Archives: nickollivere

Subsequent to my race-time blitherings, in his review of the race James Allen gives a reason for the priority given to Alonso during the pit stops. Apparently, McLaren always let the fastest qualifying driver choose a strategy which the slower … Continue reading →

I’m quite uncertain about the possibility of the cars being fitted with brake lights. Surely it goes against the whole principle of the sport? What I’m guessing, however, is that it isn’t for normal use. During a race a driver … Continue reading →

Bernie has recently said that he thinks the point system encourages drivers to be conservative and content with second place rather than going for the win. I think we’ve known this to be true since they initiated the system. It … Continue reading →

Having been quite excited that autosport.com decided to start covering MotoGP*, I’m now very annoyed. Because I was working yesterday I recorded the first race of the season and returned home eager to watch it. However, I made the stupid … Continue reading →

Whilst our focus has been taken up with the tyre and engine regulations, we have seemingly overlooked another introduction this year: new safety car rules. From now on drivers will not be allowed to pit for fuel from the moment … Continue reading →

Bridgestone are still planning to force teams to use two different tyre compounds during a race. The poll on itv-f1.com suggests that fans simply aren’t interested in this manufactured attempt to produce excitement. As much as Formula One is an … Continue reading →

To comfort everyone who is very disconcerted that there are no certainties anymore now that Michael has gone, I am going to accurately predict the order of the teams for the first few races: Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, BMW, Honda, Toyota, … Continue reading →

I like the colours. Is this the worst possible answer a driver can give? How degrading is it to the engineers and all the work they have put into that car? You simply can’t say that, and Alonso should know. … Continue reading →

I watched the Superbowl last night and was rather disconcerted by something. Once the Indianapolis Colts had won and the podium ceremony was set up, it was the owner of the team who received the trophy first, then the coach, … Continue reading →

Although Alex has stolen some of my thunder, I’ve collected here the predictions of every team who’s said want they want to achieve this year. Obviously for the top teams the only goal is the championship, but hopefully this will … Continue reading →