Archive for October, 2006

Alonso Starts Worldwide Karate Kid Craze

I love to see the crazy things Fernando Alonso gets up to when he celebrates a win. I’m not sure whether this picture from Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix is meant to have some Christian symbology, but to me it looks like Fernando was trying to emulate his true hero - Ralph Machio - otherwise known as [...]

Rogue Mechanic to Blame for Spyker Accident?

Christijan Albers exited the Japanese Grand Prix in a spectacular fashion when the rear end of his Spyker exploded into bits due to a mechanical failure. The exact cause of the failure is unknown, but pictures have emerged of an inexperienced rogue mechanic who may have some more information..

Japanese Grand Prix - Justice for Alonso

Fernando Alonso gained a huge advantage over Michael Schumacher in the 2006 Formula One World Championship when Schumacher’s Ferrari engine failed during the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.
It is always a great shame when a championship is swayed due to mechanical failure. However, for Fernando Alonso there was a sense of justice. He has had [...]

Renault: ING in, ABN AMRO Out?

There have been conflicting reports circulating regarding the title sponsor for Renault in 2007. Their contract with Mild Seven is due to expire at the end of the year as a result of anti-tobacco sponsorship laws which come into effect next year.
Some news sources have pointed toward ABN AMRO as the major sponsor for Renault [...]

Shanghais and Lows

It’s time for our usual “post-race points”.. only this time they come nice and late thanks to Channel Ten Australia. Despite the Chinese Grand Prix being in almost exactly the same timezone as Australia, the local broadcaster decided it would be better to show the Grand Prix at 11:50pm at night! Thanks Ten!
Anyway, enough of [...]