India's Bid

India's Bid

  April 30, 2007    MamaeyaYT

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I've always been astonished by India. Here is a country of startling contrast. On one hand India has never lacked ambition, having a large armed forces including aircraft carriers and nuclear weapons. India's exploits in information technology are known throughout the world. And when China sent men into orbit, India announced plans to send men to the moon.And yet, there is widespread poverty amongst...

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What To Make Of Hamilton?

What To Make Of Hamilton?

  April 28, 2007    MamaeyaYT

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On the back of 3 successive podium finishes the media hails him as the next Schumacher. On the other hand, I'd urge a little caution before heaping such praise on Hamilton. The fact remains that on 2 out of the 3 races he's had so far, he's been beaten by his teammate. But nevertheless, Hamilton has exceeded my expectations and in fact he is a very solid driver indeed, I have to (grudgingly) admit.Watching...

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The Indy Awards - Round 3

The Indy Awards - Round 3

  April 16, 2007    MamaeyaYT

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Here are the results for the Independent Team awards after the Bahrain Grand Prix. For more information regarding the scoring system please consult this post.Post race commentsWilliams scored maximum points in the independents award at the Bahrain Grand Prix. They were however, very fortunate to do so for in the race it seemed that the Red Bull were absolutely in flying form. David Coulthard drove...

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The Indy Awards - Round 2

The Indy Awards - Round 2

  April 15, 2007    MamaeyaYT

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Here are the results for the Independent Team awards after the Malaysian Grand Prix. For more information regarding the scoring system please consult this post.Colin Chapman Award - For Best independent drivers / teamsDrivers1. Alex Wurz (Williams)- 92. Mark Webber (RBR) - 63. Takuma Sato (Super Aguri) - 44. Anthony Davidson - 3= Nico Rosberg - 3 (1 for fastest qualifier + 1 for fastest lap + 1 for...

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The Indy Awards - Round 1

The Indy Awards - Round 1

  April 15, 2007    MamaeyaYT

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Here are the results for the Independent Team awards after the Australian Grand Prix. For more information regarding the scoring system please consult this post.Colin Chapman AwardDrivers1. Nico Rosberg (Williams) - 9 + 1 (Fastest Lap)2. Takuma Sato (Super Aguri) - 63. Mark Webber (RBR) - 4 + 1 (fastest qualifier)4. Vitantonio Liuzzi (Toro Rosso) - 3 5. Anthony Davidson (Super Aguri) - 26. Andre...

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The Indy Awards - Introduction

The Indy Awards - Introduction

  April 15, 2007    MamaeyaYT

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Looking at how some of the independent teams like Williams and Super Aguri have performed relative to their respective factory teams Toyota and Honda, I have decided to create a couple of purely hypothetical and hopefully fun awards for independent teams. Its sort of a fantasy grand prix challenge. Some of the reasons for doing this include:1. I pay too much attention to the front runners and therefore...

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Reaction To Singapore

Reaction To Singapore

  April 14, 2007    MamaeyaYT

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Stories about a Singapore Grand Prix have been out for the last couple of years. Surely the Malaysian government would have known this but its only now that they have expressed official concern over the event. Bernie as usual is excited about the whole affair and with the money he earns from all these Eastern governments, why shouldn't he be? Bernie has said that a Singapore race could be featured...

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Saturday Morning At Sakhir

Saturday Morning At Sakhir

  April 14, 2007    MamaeyaYT

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How about that Super Aguri? Kimi Raikkonen may have topped the charts on Friday and today its Hamilton's turn but the surprise of free practise this Saturday must be Ant who managed 5th fastest time of 1m 32.900s. This was still some 0.357s behind Hamilton but still ahead of Filipe Massa who managed sixth fastest.By contrast the two underachieving Hondas of Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello managed...

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The Need For The Next Murray Walker

The Need For The Next Murray Walker

  April 08, 2007    MamaeyaYT

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In my opinion, Murray Walker was a bit of a moron. I mean, people complain about James Allen being short of grey matter and they may be right. But he's a bloody genius by comparison to the old man. Murray however, had his uses.I remember back in day, I used to switch to Eurosport to watch grand prix. Sure, John Watson's commentary may be a little dry but at least it was informed whereas Walker would...

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Now That's A Result!

Now That's A Result!

  April 08, 2007    MamaeyaYT

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It seems like ages but finally the boys from Woking have managed a win and in some style as well scoring a 1-2 result thats long overdue. As Fernando himself said in the post race interview, if Filipe had got ahead at the start, it surely would have been more difficult. But too bad he shot himself in the foot.Oh how the British press will have an even bigger field day now what with their young pup...

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High Compression

High Compression

  April 07, 2007    MamaeyaYT

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Since 2001, in every other year I somehow find myself attending the Malaysian Grand Prix. Nothing will ever beat being in paddock in 2005 but nevertheless, I was persuaded to watch qualifying yesterday in the cheap seats. Cheap, hot and dirty it may be but sometimes, the best vantage points are from these less than glamorous locations.So we ended up watching from the very highest spot in Sepang that...

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