2009 ~ Mamah Muda Blogr

On Brawn, Mercedes and Jenson Button

November 18, 2009 MamaeyaYT

Lets face it. No matter what you may say, Jenson is a pretty talented individual. The fact is he is the world champion and such victories aren't easy to come by.So now, world title in hand, he jumps to McLaren. Given McLaren's sparkling end of year form some might say thats a pretty good move until you consider that Mercedes' considerable resources are now going the other way to Brawn. If Ross Brawn...

Adrian Newey / Brawn GP / Hamilton / Jenson Button / Kimi Raikkonen / McLaren / Mercedes / Ross Brawn

Situation Normal All F***ed Up

October 31, 2009 MamaeyaYT

Well it didn't take long did it? Back in June during the British Grand Prix and at the height of the FOTA-FIA/FOM war, in order to appease fans, drivers and teams Bernie Ecclestone had stated a number of times that the British Grand Prix would remain and in fact could even remain at Silverstone. But of course now that the teams have (stupidly) signed up with the FIA, Bernie is back to his worst. Obviously...

Bernie Ecclestone / British Grand Prix / Silverstone

Meet The New Boss

October 23, 2009 MamaeyaYT

Same as the old boss-- The WhoWoe to us a...

Bloody Cronies / FIA / Motorsport is Doomed

End Of A Career

August 10, 2009 MamaeyaYT

He may not be the "it" driver of the moment but I still rate him as the most talented driver on the current Formula 1 grid. Of course I am speaking of Kimi Raikkonen. I am saddened to see him right now. All the antics in the World Rally Championship just points to the fact that his heart is no longer in grand prix racing. I remember reading an article about Kimi some years ago where both he and Fernando...

F1 / Formula 1 / Kimi Raikkonen

BMW Withdrawal

July 29, 2009 MamaeyaYT

After a some frenzied media reports last night it was confirmed today that BMW Sauber will withdraw from Formula 1 as of next season. At the moment, I have no great feelings of loss about this. Perhaps it will come in time. But of course the FIA has sprung into action immediately following BMW's announcement citing the on-going need for cost reductions, we told you so blah blah blah. But understand...

Bmw / FIA / Formula 1 / Sauber

Need More Be Said?

July 09, 2009 MamaeyaYT

Well I guess you've heard it by now. All eight FOTA teams recently walked out of a meeting with the FIA on the 2010 rules. I'll leave it to you to read the articles in the Guardian and another in Pitpass. Should it come as a surprise?By any means possible, Max Mosley wants nothing more than to impose himself on Formula 1. This has happened before and through some really sneaky chicanery and technicalities...

FIA / Formula 1 / FOTA / Governance / Premier Max

Hang The Traitors

June 26, 2009 MamaeyaYT

While the world waits for Max Mosley's next move after exhibiting temper tantrums over some otherwise truthful snipes about him, lets consider the two treacherous teams who were expelled from FOTA in the last few weeks.One of them, Williams, have stated that they wish to be reinstated into FOTA. I am absolutely disgusted by the audacity. I'm certain Vijay Mallya, the loathsome maker of the world's...

Bernie Ecclestone / Force India / FOTA / Frank Williams / Vijay Mallya / Williams

The Dream Ends

June 24, 2009 MamaeyaYT

For the record, I am bitterly disappointed by this outcome. This is only going to lead to more wars over the same issues in the future. Whilst Max has promised to leave, this is not getting rid of CVC. And given the regular and quick u-turns Max has made over the years and even over the last week, how can we be certain that he will indeed leave and go some place to die?Grand prix racing needed a fresh...

Breakaway Championship / FIA / Formula 1 / FOTA

Givin Em What They Want

June 22, 2009 MamaeyaYT

Just finished reading this great piece by Martin Brundle who recounts his experiences of the Silverstone circuit through the years. There's a great anecdote from Brundle about his first test of a Formula 1 car in a McLaren. Also present was Ayrton Senna and Stefan Bellof. Ayrton as ever in single minded pursuit of being the fastest ended up tanking the engine but still had the gall to ask Ron Dennis...

Bernie Ecclestone / British Grand Prix / Formula 1 / FOTA / Silverstone

Why I Think Its Not The Same

June 19, 2009 MamaeyaYT

Many fear that any breakaway series will see the death of grand prix racing. Many point to the CART/IRL situation in America and say that Formula 1 is doomed to head in that direction where neither series had any clear advantage and in fact, both series suffered in the long run with lower aggregate viewership.When the IRL was formed up until year 2000 or os, I believe CART was still the dominant player...

Breakaway Championship / FIA / Formula 1 / FOTA / Grand Prix Racing

So They DO Have The Minerals

June 18, 2009 MamaeyaYT

I woke up happy this morning. Still in a slumber I stumbled straight to the laptop and lo and behold. A new breakaway series was announced. My eyes lit wide, I thought I was dreaming. I had been fully expecting the teams to cave in to Mosley's demands. They always do. But as I stated in my last post, there was just no way they would sign up to race under a set of regulations that as it stood today,...

Bernie Ecclestone / Breakaway Championship / FIA / Formula 1 / FOTA / Governance / Max Mosley

No End In Sight

June 16, 2009 MamaeyaYT

"You do prefer it this way, don't you, as it was meant to be? No peace in our time" -- General ChangNow take a look at the latest press release from the FIA:"Indeed, [FOTA] were not prepared to discuss [financial] regulation at all.""In default of a proper dialogue, the FOTA financial proposals were discussed but it became clear that these would not be capable of limiting the expenditure of a team...

FIA / FOTA / Governance / Max Mosley / Premier Max

Funny Stories

June 15, 2009 MamaeyaYT

Max Max Max. You're so predictable these days its hilarious mate! So now there's a new press release from the FIA. And in this press release the FIA claim that:"The FIA believed it had participated in a very constructive meeting with a large measure of agreement. The FIA was therefore astonished to learn that certain FOTA members not present at the meeting have falsely claimed that nothing was agreed...

ACEA / Bernie Ecclestone / FIA / Formula 1 / FOTA / Governance / Max Mosley / Premier Max

The State Of Play

June 13, 2009 MamaeyaYT

As of today, the situation is:1. The FIA have published the entrants for 2010. Unconditional entrants include Ferrari, Red Bull and Toro Rosso. Conditional entrants include the remaining 5 FOTA members.2. Ferrari, Red Bull and Toro Rosso have stated that their entry is still conditional upon the FIA agreeing to terms to their satisfaction and have thrown support to FOTA.3. FOTA have declared that...

ACEA / FIA / Formula 1 / FOTA / Max Mosley / Premier Max

The Manufacturers' Voice

June 12, 2009 MamaeyaYT

Well, the standoff is most definitely on. And in the wake of yesterday's published FIA entry list, the ACEA i.e. the European Automobile Manufacturers Association has issued a statement in support of the FOTA teams. The statement reads:"Today, the members of the Board of the European Automobile Manufacturer’s Association discussed the current situation prevailing in Formula One, and have concluded...

ACEA / Bernie Ecclestone / FIA / Formula 1 / FOTA / Max Mosley / Premier Max

Stand Off Continues?

June 12, 2009 MamaeyaYT

After much anticipation, the list of competitors for the 2010 championship has been revealed. All the FOTA teams are in (some provisionally) plus 3 new teams. These being Campos, Manor (?!!!) and Team USF1, all running Cosworth engines. The exclusion of Prodrive and Lola are very surprising to me since they have been among the loudest to shout out their intentions.Of the 8 FOTA teams, 5 of them -...

FIA / Formula 1 / FOTA

While Max Appeases, Bernie Threatens

June 10, 2009 MamaeyaYT

Well, seems like we're looking at some role reversals here. It usually Mad Max who brandishes the iron rod, whilst Bernie Ecclestone becomes the calm voice of compromise and reason. But now its Ecclestone thats pulling the threats to the FOTA teams. In this article in Autosport, he warns the teams that any attempt to organise a breakaway series will be met with stern action.He warns the teams to stay...

Bernie Ecclestone / CVC / Dorna / Formula 1 / FOTA / Max Mosley / Premier Max

A Load Of Bollocks

June 09, 2009 MamaeyaYT

Max Mosley has recently written to the FOTA teams in what seems like a kindly worded reconciliatory gesture urging them to sign up unconditionally to compete in 2010. He assures the teams that should they submit, they will be invited to discuss new proposals to modify the 2010 rules (including the budget caps) in consultation with the FIA.But first of course they have to submit unconditionally. Bind...

Bernie Ecclestone / Formula 1 / FOTA / Max Mosley / Premier Max

Hear Hear!!

June 09, 2009 MamaeyaYT

I love it when the general press (as opposed to cowering racing journalists) hits hard, as did the UK Guardian in this article by Richard Williams today. Highlights:"Those who watched the Turkish grand prix on television might be interested to learn that the people in charge of the transmission were instructed to focus their cameras tightly on the cars in order to disguise the paltry attendance.Not...

Bernie Ecclestone / FIA / Formula 1 / FOTA / Max Mosley / Premier Max / Silverstone / Vijay Mallya

Led By The Nose

June 08, 2009 MamaeyaYT

An interesting Q & A with Frank Williams is published here on Autosport. Frank Williams have indicated that the Williams team have been expelled (and not even temporarily) from FOTA, despite headlines claiming that the suspension was temporary.But more interesting is the fact that Williams admits that he'd rather be in a series organised by the FIA and Bernie than anything else anyone else comes...

Bernie Ecclestone / CVC / FIA / Formula 1 / Frank Williams

The Budget Cap

June 06, 2009 MamaeyaYT

I hate this idea of a budget cap. I really do. Maybe because it radically changes the face of grand prix racing and I hate the idea of racing changing even further because of Max and cohorts. Perhaps I hate the fact that to my mind, its just a deceitful way arguing that the teams should not need to receive more money from Bernie and the CVC dogs. Maybe I hate the fact that Max argues there are is...

Bernie Ecclestone / CVC / FIA / Formula 1 / FOTA / Mad Max / Max Mosley / McLaren / Mercedes / Nissan / Politics Galore / Premier Max / Renault

The Battle Lines Are Drawn

June 04, 2009 MamaeyaYT

To the press Max Mosley has made known that there will be no compromises. And for good measure he has reminded the FOTA teams as to just who has been setting the rules for the last 60 years. And if they don't like it, they can eat shit and start their own championship. Well that would be interesting. Personally I'd prefer to that they did. What better way to rid themselves of cancerous CVC and corrupt...

FIA / Formula 1 / FOTA / Mad Max / Max Mosley

Why They Tolerate Ferrari

June 03, 2009 MamaeyaYT

Lets be clear about one thing. Ferrari may sneer at all these new entrants trying so hard to get into grand prix racing. But they themselves were once the newcomers. When Ferrari entered the world championship in the 1950s it was a young team facing up to established names like Alfa Romeo and Mercedes. Enzo was at one time himself a garagiste, as he would call the FOTA teams in the 80s.In time and...

Ferrari / Ferrari International Assistance / FIA / Formula 1

The So Called Solution

May 28, 2009 MamaeyaYT

So it has emerged that Mercedes have floated a compromise proposal to FOTA and the FIA regarding the rules for next year's Formula 1 world championship. In effect, a budget cap of 100 million would be in place and the smaller teams would be technically assisted by the current manufacturers, although this stops short of chassis supply.What a load of bollocks! Why not simply allow customer cars? Toro...

Customer Cars / Formula 1 / Formula 1 Teams / Frank Williams / Williams

Williams Give In Again

May 26, 2009 MamaeyaYT

So Williams has broken ranks and have signed up for next year's world championship. Or should that be called selling their collective souls? Needless to say I am more than a little troubled and disappointed. The reason given is that Williams does nothing else but grand prix racing and hence cannot afford to be left out.Williams, Brawn GP and wannabe team Force India are 3 teams currently competing...

Bernie Ecclestone / CVC / FIA / Formula 1 / Frank Williams / Williams

Whats the point?!!

May 12, 2009 MamaeyaYT

Sometimes I think these F1 websites are so desperate to suck-up to their readers (i.e. the fans) that they simply trip and fall all over themselves. Look at the screenshot of Pitpass today. Can't read it? I'll quote it again:"The teams, might argue that they put on the...

Formula 1 / Pitpass

A Liar and A Snitch

April 04, 2009 MamaeyaYT

"It was while we were waiting for the stewards that I was misled and was instructed by my team manager to withhold information. That's what I did. I felt awkward and uncomfortable, and I think the stewards could see that. I sincerely apologise to the stewards for wasting their time and making them look stupid."I have not gone through life being a liar and I am not a dishonest person, and I don't want...

Forrmula 1 / Hamilton / Stupid Little Hamil-shit

Honda! You Fools!

March 28, 2009 MamaeyaYT

I am quite tired of blogging but with the results of today's qualifying in Melbourne, I just had to write this one. It was fantastic to see a complete change to the look of the grid. What was amazing to see was that the top 3 was dominated by privateers not manufacturers! This is how it should be done!!But my main focus here is on the Brawn GP cars. About a month ago I was telling folks about its...

Brawn GP / HONDA / Ross Brawn

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