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"The 2007 Formula 1 season"

I want somewhere to stick my thoughts on the Formula 1 season as it progresses so I'm going to do that here. Feel free to join me if you want.

Yeah, there is always a chance that Renault could be hit by the spying thing that they have to deal with but I can't see any reason why Alonso wouldn't join Renault, seeing as all the other big options are pretty much gone now.

Slick tyres are being used in certain tests in the hope of bringing them back in 2009. Seeing as there is no tyre war going on, why not?

Flavio virtually begging Alonso to sign on the line. Though with no where else to go, I think it's a cert.

Timo Glock takes the Toyota drive. I'm not sure if he's the guy to change their fortunes but he seems decent enough. He will probably be a marked improvement than Ralf Schumacher.

Appeal rejected, Raikkonen champion, dangerous precedent set. Get that rule clarified or there will be teams who will exploit it.

All change at Honda as they hire Ross Brawn as team principal. I must admit that it was a big surprise, especially considering his loyalty to Ferrari and even more surprising seeing that Todt has stepped down. He's been replaced by Domenicali.

And then there were the Toyota emplyess who indulged in a bit of industrial espionage as well?

I'm not surprised this has come up, teams will always be looking for a competitive edge, seemingly by any means. Red Bull and Toyota hiring prominent staff, etc...

The spying thing is all one great big circle. They are all spying on each other. McLaren on Ferrari, Renault on McLaren etc ending up with Ferrari spying on a team.

Spying is nothing new in F1. There was loads of it going on in the past but instead of team spies going and snooping around, it seems like employees are just handing it over to other teams. :)

I think spying should be encouraged, it could bring an interesting dimension to the sport. Each team is allowed 2 spies. And they have to wear a trenchcoat & hat and sneak around the racing pits trying to steal ideas. Anything they can steal and get back to their own garage with they can keep. Naturally they can only do this during the race. In qualifying they can reconnoiter but not take anything.
It could work I'm sure. :P

Agreed; he is talented but maybe a bit too inexperienced, but time will tell I reckon.

Looks like Renault are in a bit of trouble for spying, and so maybe the plot thickens...

Williams confirm their driver lineup for 2008: Rosberg and Nakajima. Either Williams are trying to save a bit of money by signing Nakajima or they feel he'll do a good job but I'm sure they could have found a 'better' driver.