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He truely is a bit of a throwback to the playboy drivers of the past I guess.

We are currently in that period of formula one in the year where basically nothing is happening. The journalists have finished reviewing the season and voting on the best and worst aspects. But the testing of next years cars hasn’t … Continue reading →

This may be one of the craziest stories of the winter season, or it may be the most prophetic. Somehow it doesn’t seem possible, but then something about it rings true: a steady, old hand to guide McLaren through their … Continue reading →

Browsing through and deleting old text messages on the last train home last night, I had an entertaining time trying to guess what races certain messages between Alex and me referred to, and I thought it would be almost as … Continue reading →

Alonso has recently talked of his feelings during this year’s championship, evocatively comparing Ferrari and Michael Schumacher to a wolf hunting him down. In the end, he said, the good guys won. Now, I think Alonso is a pretty great … Continue reading →

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 →