From the rumors and hints being dropped, India will have another reason to celebrate, maybe as early as this weekend.
There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the new torch bearer deserves this honor. But before we go all out, let’s remember the person who started it all, when the climate was very different.
Back in 2005, Narain Karthikeyan became the first Indian driver to get a seat in F1. And 2005 was a very different time period. Sponsors in India were still weary of the international scene, there …

With Schumi going to race for Mercedes GP, he essentially stole the headlines. At least in the rest of the world.
While I’m excited that he is back, I’m torn between picking him, giving up my allegiance for Ferrari and Massa. It’s as difficult as picking a Belgian beer at Monks Kettle.
To make matters more shitty, Narain is now talking about Nascar. No seriously.
I do understand that there are lot of idiots fans who pay good money to watch people drive in circles. Add the possibility of tapping …

A couple of days ago, I wrote about how F1 might turn into the new A1GP, if Button decides to go the McLaren route. And it looks like that’s happening while I type.
Earlier today, James Allen had this to say on twitter

See update on Button story, reports he’s on verge of signing £6m a year deal with McLaren
Later this event PST, like clockwork, The Guardian ran the story.
Add that piece of the news with Brawn GP, which will now be Mercedes GP, are looking to sign Nick Heidfeld. Mercedes …

Yesterday the news outlets reported that the 2009 Champion Jenson Button was on a tour of the McLaren HQ.
While it sounds like a dream team at McLaren and without any doubt would make for an exciting season next year, I have doubts about this in the long run.
The reason is simple, I for one do not want F1 to turn into a World Cup.
While it can be argued that Super Aguri and Mallya were the first ones to “introduce” the concept, having a Japanese / Indian …

Franz Tost, team principal of RBR alerted the FIA after seeing this video and look at what Hamilton is doing. Like Mark Webber said “He did a shit job”.

Alonso has been demoted 5 positions after pulling this.

And then dodges Ron Dennis the McLaren boss.

Here is a view from a helicopter that gives credibility to the rumors that Alonso’s trainer was counting time off and gave him the sign to drive off ensuring Hamilton would not be able to take another shot at the Pole position.

This video also has the making of the ad.

Check out his heel-toe shifting, pumping the accelerator and how he does not let the revs drop. Amazing.

Narain Karthikeyan might be testing on Fridays, a previous rule by the FIA had made sure that each team could only run two cars for testing on Fridays to cut costs. Now the teams have an option of allowing their third driver to test the car on Fridays, if they do not use one of their race drivers.

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