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This is a place where I basically say what I want about the Formula 1 season.
My (ultra long) preview to the new season has been posted.
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Toro Rosso are only releasing a revision of their 2007 car with the new chassis coming after a few races.
My (ultra long) preview to the new season has been posted.
Formula 1.com Launches Page
Click Here
Ferrari
New Car
McLaren
New Car
Toyota
New Car
BMW
New Car
Red Bull
New Car
Williams
New Car
Renault
New Car
Honda
New Car
Force India
New Car
Toro Rosso are only releasing a revision of their 2007 car with the new chassis coming after a few races.
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The fast learners will get an initial advantage but I think most will be on their pace by Saturday morning. McLaren seem to have a slight edge but that could all change.
The only street circuit we have to look at is Monaco. McLaren were good there but Valencia is something a bit different.
The only street circuit we have to look at is Monaco. McLaren were good there but Valencia is something a bit different.
So, Valencia this weekend.
Predictions? Hard not to think of McLaren starting the weekend as favourites. It'll be interesting to see if Ferrari have caught up at all over the break.
I wonder if the proper Kimi will turn up this weekend?
Predictions? Hard not to think of McLaren starting the weekend as favourites. It'll be interesting to see if Ferrari have caught up at all over the break.
I wonder if the proper Kimi will turn up this weekend?
unfortunatley the BBC only went for this once Lewis showed up so i think it is in danger of becoming the Lewis Hamilton show, hopefully i will be wrong but ITV really raised the bar from when the beeb had it before but i do agree that it is becoming annoying, to much speculation, why not spend more time talking to all the drivers and teams
The Spanish never really cared about Formula 1 until Alonso started winning though.
I don't think Hill wants to. Brundle just wasn't around for the Hungarian race.
I don't think Hill wants to. Brundle just wasn't around for the Hungarian race.
Spanish TV seems to do the same with Alonso though.
Still, not long now and we'll have to get used to BBC coverage again. I was wondering if Mr Hill was thinking of having a go at commentary full time for the BBC and was using ITV as a try-out? :)
Still, not long now and we'll have to get used to BBC coverage again. I was wondering if Mr Hill was thinking of having a go at commentary full time for the BBC and was using ITV as a try-out? :)
ITV's coverage is really beginning to grate. I don't mind a bit of chat about Hamilton as it's only natural for a British channel to focus on a British driver but everything is Lewis, Lewis, Lewis.
Even in the pitlane, it's no different. They were speaking to someone down the pitlane, can't remember who it was, but they were discussing something. Then they mentioned Lewis. What does that person in a minor team have anything to do with Lewis? It's obsessive.
Not a great race for overtaking but that's Hungary. Massa drove brilliantly and will be gutted not to win that one. Kovalainen drove steady and Glock did a great job. That Toyota definitely had the edge in the last sector because they put in fastest third sectors for most of the race.
Raikkonen got out of jail with that 3rd place. Never looked much like taking Alonso and with the final pit stop looming, he made an error and lost time. I don't know how he came out of the pits ahead of Alonso.
Valencia next. I've seen a simulator go round it. Looks pretty good and there is certainly a fast section near the end of the lap that looks really good. I just hope the simulation is accurate.
Even in the pitlane, it's no different. They were speaking to someone down the pitlane, can't remember who it was, but they were discussing something. Then they mentioned Lewis. What does that person in a minor team have anything to do with Lewis? It's obsessive.
Not a great race for overtaking but that's Hungary. Massa drove brilliantly and will be gutted not to win that one. Kovalainen drove steady and Glock did a great job. That Toyota definitely had the edge in the last sector because they put in fastest third sectors for most of the race.
Raikkonen got out of jail with that 3rd place. Never looked much like taking Alonso and with the final pit stop looming, he made an error and lost time. I don't know how he came out of the pits ahead of Alonso.
Valencia next. I've seen a simulator go round it. Looks pretty good and there is certainly a fast section near the end of the lap that looks really good. I just hope the simulation is accurate.
I went "yaaaaay" when Hamiltons tyre blew. I've got £50 on Kimi to win the drivers title...
Thing is, and this is what annoys my about ITVs coverage. After the race, we didn't get an interview with the winner, or anyone else on the podium, or an interview from the bloke that lead the race for 90% of it. Or an interview from the team boss of any of these people. Nope, we heard from the bloke that finished 5th (Lewis). It's ridiculous.
Thing is, and this is what annoys my about ITVs coverage. After the race, we didn't get an interview with the winner, or anyone else on the podium, or an interview from the bloke that lead the race for 90% of it. Or an interview from the team boss of any of these people. Nope, we heard from the bloke that finished 5th (Lewis). It's ridiculous.
I actually liked it, Massa so cruelly robbed, Alonso had a good drive despite a car that seemed to lack performance, though no-one seemed to comment on the ITV coverage, Glock did a fantastic job and everyone went 'noooooo' when Hamilton's tyre blew.
Wasn't the most exciting race ever but it was unpredictable for sure.Kovalainen was in the right place at the right time,good for him.Hamilton was unlucky but did a decent enough job in damage limitation mode.Massa was awesome (for once) and I felt genuinely sorry for him,buts thats racing I suppose.Raikkonen was rubbish for 60 laps and then mega for the last 10,he's not going to keep his title with performances like that.Glock was the star of this afternoon in my opinion,punched well above his weight.
Hungary is one of those tracks where you just need a good handling car. Renault seem to have one and could spoil the party and get in the way.
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