The F1 season kicks off this weekend and it is suggested that the cost cutting of about 30% and new rules could make F1 more competitive. I would love for that to happen as it is tiring for it to be McLaren vs Ferrari with Renault thrown in. The other teams have just been completing the grid.
Hamilton downplays their chances and hits Warne for a few sixes. Mallya wants a point from Force India
BTW on an unrelated note and sport, Saina enters QF -- if you are Hyderabad, do try to watch her live.
Showing posts with label F1. Show all posts
Showing posts with label F1. Show all posts
Friday, March 27, 2009
Monday, November 3, 2008
By a solitary point
Lewis Hamilton is the new and youngest F1 champion edging out Massa by finishing fifth in the Brazilian grand just ahead of Glock in the very last lap of a rainy race. How disappointing for Massa. But it is always exciting to see the championship go to the wire - the last lap of the last race.
Force India did not score any point this season but finished ahead of Super Aguri. It has been a tough year for Mallya on all fronts.
I wonder what the future holds for Raikkonen at the Ferrari as he finished nearly 20 points behind Massa and Hamilton.
Force India did not score any point this season but finished ahead of Super Aguri. It has been a tough year for Mallya on all fronts.
I wonder what the future holds for Raikkonen at the Ferrari as he finished nearly 20 points behind Massa and Hamilton.
Friday, July 25, 2008
F1 Miscellany
Last weekend's F1 race saw Hamilton pull ahead of Raikkonen and Massa in the Championship race. Since I want Raikkonen to win again, I hope that Ferrari ensures that in team strategy Raikkonen gets preference over Massa. The way Hamilton overtook Massa, I think the championship will be decided between Hamilton and Raikkonen. Besides the 2 of them, I believe only Alonso is in the same calibre and unfortunately his car is not upto the mark.
Force India has decided to focus on next year. I found it hard to root for the Indian team - not sure if it is nature of F1 or my negativity with regard to Mallya's handling of RCB issues. I only briefly checked on how they were doing in each race. Their best chance was at Monaco with Sutil in 4th place when we was hit by Kimi. It did draw some sympathy/support from me. What do you think of their prospects in the coming years and will they be able to garner Indian support and loyalty?
Mallya says India on track for Indian GP in 2010. What do you think? Isn't there a lot to be done? They are only getting a sanction for the track right now. Not sure how many years earlier Singapore started its preparation, but it will be exciting if India is able to host a GP. Is there a sufficient market in India for F1?
Speaking of Singapore, how do they manage to come up with such novelites? An anti-clockwise circuit (only the 2nd one?) , the first night race in F1 and a street circuit like Monaco. I cannot wait to see the nuances of the circuit or what interesting issues drivers may face...
On another Indian front, Karun Chandhok won the GP2 in Germany last week. I have not watched him. How good is he? Do you fancy his chances in F1?
BTW, did you know that Hamilton karted in Mumbai. Let me know if someone comes to Chennai...
Force India has decided to focus on next year. I found it hard to root for the Indian team - not sure if it is nature of F1 or my negativity with regard to Mallya's handling of RCB issues. I only briefly checked on how they were doing in each race. Their best chance was at Monaco with Sutil in 4th place when we was hit by Kimi. It did draw some sympathy/support from me. What do you think of their prospects in the coming years and will they be able to garner Indian support and loyalty?
Mallya says India on track for Indian GP in 2010. What do you think? Isn't there a lot to be done? They are only getting a sanction for the track right now. Not sure how many years earlier Singapore started its preparation, but it will be exciting if India is able to host a GP. Is there a sufficient market in India for F1?
Speaking of Singapore, how do they manage to come up with such novelites? An anti-clockwise circuit (only the 2nd one?) , the first night race in F1 and a street circuit like Monaco. I cannot wait to see the nuances of the circuit or what interesting issues drivers may face...
On another Indian front, Karun Chandhok won the GP2 in Germany last week. I have not watched him. How good is he? Do you fancy his chances in F1?
BTW, did you know that Hamilton karted in Mumbai. Let me know if someone comes to Chennai...
Monday, June 23, 2008
F1 Pit Stop Mechanics
Yesterday as I watched the French grand-prix, somehow my thought was directed towards the pit stop crew. Most F1 fans' dream would be to drive an F1 car, but having tried a simulation game, I quickly got rid of this dream. In fact, if you ever spot me near a racing car, take cover immediately.
So I thought about how would it be like to a pit stop mechanic. It seems exciting enough and hopefully with enough practice I will eventually be able to do a somewhat decent job (atleast better than racing). But after more thought, I don't think I would even want that job. You have to be so precise and fast, and at the same time trust the F1 driver not to make the slightest mistake. The guy in front of the car, holding the board with instructions for the driver to stop/go - what must he be thinking each time? I hope they are paid very very well? What qualifications are needed? What do they do during the week? Probably some of the other underpaid, under-appreciated jobs with a high daily stress level are nurses and air traffic controllers.
So having eliminated two options for the F1 job (no chance at all as an engineer), I have shifted my dream to a dream vacation across Europe. Starting at the French Open, watching some cricket, catching Euro 2008, traveling along the tour de france route, catching the Wimbeldon, going to an F1 race, maybe a moto GP and visiting all these places in between would be ideal. Maybe I can wait for Olympics to happen in a European city!
So I thought about how would it be like to a pit stop mechanic. It seems exciting enough and hopefully with enough practice I will eventually be able to do a somewhat decent job (atleast better than racing). But after more thought, I don't think I would even want that job. You have to be so precise and fast, and at the same time trust the F1 driver not to make the slightest mistake. The guy in front of the car, holding the board with instructions for the driver to stop/go - what must he be thinking each time? I hope they are paid very very well? What qualifications are needed? What do they do during the week? Probably some of the other underpaid, under-appreciated jobs with a high daily stress level are nurses and air traffic controllers.
So having eliminated two options for the F1 job (no chance at all as an engineer), I have shifted my dream to a dream vacation across Europe. Starting at the French Open, watching some cricket, catching Euro 2008, traveling along the tour de france route, catching the Wimbeldon, going to an F1 race, maybe a moto GP and visiting all these places in between would be ideal. Maybe I can wait for Olympics to happen in a European city!
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