Aero Developments

Aero Developments

  March 23, 2007    MamaeyaYT

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A good article appears on Pitpass explaining the various aspects of the current "moving floors" controversy. It provides a good explanation of the mechanics of these new aerodynamic developments without the need for the reader to have a degree in aeronautics. Explained in this manner, what sounds like yet another infringement by the Ferrari team similar to the row over flexi wings, has been made to...

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More Thoughts On The WTCC

More Thoughts On The WTCC

  March 18, 2007    MamaeyaYT

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I watched last Sunday's WTCC race from Curtibia once again today. The current situation in the WTCC seems quite dire and I just wanted a reminder of the issues at hand. Especially now since SEAT is threatening to leave the series. That would would be disastrous as far as this championship is concerned. The fact of the matter is the WTCC does tend to pull in the crowds on race weekends. But unlike...

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2007 Australian Grand Prix

2007 Australian Grand Prix

  March 17, 2007    MamaeyaYT

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The Steeles of the recently revived F1Talk feared a Ferrari domination this year. They may be right. The way Kimi Raikkonen quite serenely won the Australian Grand Prix is an ominous sign for the other contenders. Serene is perhaps the right word for this race because nothing much really happened. Unless you're English and are absolutely over the moon with Lewis Hamilton's debut.As in qualifying yesterday,...

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BTCC 2007

BTCC 2007

  March 16, 2007    MamaeyaYT

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More than any other tin top championship, I'm really looking forward to this year's British Touring Car Championship. The entry list has been confirmed and just look at the variety on offer. Whereas last weekend's Aussie V8 at the good old Adelaide circuit was a pretty decent affair, it really is a battle between two makes. And likewise in the WTCC, you have basically 4 makes of cars battling it out....

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Melbourne Qualy Notes

Melbourne Qualy Notes

  March 16, 2007    MamaeyaYT

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Despite a clear victory for Ferrari in the winter, qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix confirms what many have suspected. Its going to be close. FerrariI would have liked to have seen Filipe Massa complete his flyer for the second part of qualifying. I would like to have seen how he would perform when its game time. Alas, his Ferrari would let him down. I suspect though that when the chips are...

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The Bully Boys

The Bully Boys

  March 15, 2007    MamaeyaYT

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The FIA WTCC kicked of at Curtibia last weekend and saw the Schnitzer run Team BMW Deutschland taking two out of two races in the hands of (ugh) Jorg Muller and Augusto Farfus. In both races, reigning champion Andy Priaulx came in second. The way the Beemers were going there was bound to be protest from the other teams, particularly SEAT. Jorg Muller pretty much sealed the argument for SEAT when he...

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Sidewalls And The Dumbing Down Of F1

Sidewalls And The Dumbing Down Of F1

  March 10, 2007    MamaeyaYT

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I found this great article on Linksheaven recently that discusses the latest moves to colour the sidewalls on Formula 1 tyres to differentiate between compounds. It was well thought out and it pulled no punches. Formula 1 has or is being changed drastically. I would say that in the next five years it would be beyond recognition to the sport I first watched all those years ago. And all for what? Well,...

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