Archive for May, 2006:

Monaco Grand Prix

{ Posted on May 30 2006 by dScribe }
The Moncao Grand Prix in Monte Carlo is traditionally extremely hard to pass on. This year proved no different with the exception of Giancarlo Fisichella's banzai attempts. What was more interesting though was the 4 way fight that could have ...Read More »

Kimi on Ice

{ Posted on May 26 2006 by dScribe }
The 2006 Monaco Grand Prix marks McLaren's 40th anniversary in Formula One. They are the second most successful team, not far behind Ferrari. To mark the occasion, Steinmetz created a diamond-encrusted steering wheel for Kimi Raikkonen and Juan Pablo Montoya ...Read More »

Pedro Lamy Flies for Portugal

{ Posted on May 26 2006 by dScribe }
While Spain has a hero in Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso, Portugal has their own man Pedro Lamy flying around the circuits - literally. Our old mate Pedro used to drive for Lotus in Formula 1 and finished his ...Read More »

Rossi says No to F1 and Ferrari

{ Posted on May 25 2006 by dScribe }
After months of speculation, Valentino Rossi has finally decided not to join the Ferrari team to race in Formula One. It seems the team were extremely impressed with Rossi, yet he has unfinished business in MotoGP. Rossi was quoted as ...Read More »

Spanish Trophy Really is an Antenna

{ Posted on May 24 2006 by dScribe }
Categories : Commercial, Formula 1 Races
Thanks to Carlos who pointed out the 2006 Spanish Grand Prix trophy is in fact a reproduction of the Montjuic Telecommunications Tower in the heart of the Barcelona Olympic site. It was built in 1991 by none other than Telefonica - ...Read More »