F1: Europe (Valencia)

F1: Europe (Valencia)

Any guesses as to who will win in Valencia this Sunday?

Your guess is as good as mine, with the surprising nature of this years season.

We could have winner number 8 here or may be a repeat winner first time this season.

Michael Schumacher is my bet for Valencia victory on Sunday. He has been quick, and the track which has similar characteristics to that of Monaco were he scored his first pole of the season he will be the one to beat. I think he lost Mono GP because he was penalised.

Pirelli's motorsport director Paul Hembery who belives that the multi-cornered Spanish track should confer the same car/driver advantages that the German seven time champion enjoyed when he annexed pole position in Monaco also shares my view. 

Michael will be favourite for the win if he manages a good qualifying. 

Hembery says "I think you have to look at someone like, maybe Michael getting the pole position.", "He probably would have won Monaco if he hadn't been penalised, so why not here? Michael for Valencia, that's where the money should go."

Of course I would not dare say that others don't stand a chance. The others will all be looking to get their second win and get the maximum points from the race.

All I can say is that Valencia is a race that should not be missed for any F1 Fan.

image source: http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/f1-tests-in-valencia-schumacher-und-alonso-im-duell-fotostrecke-51476-2.html, http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/schu_merc_vale_2011-1.jpg

F1: 6 Races 6 Different Winners

F1: 6 Races, 6 Different Winners

The year 2012 has been the year of records for F1, First time we have 6 World Champions in the season all racing for the crown, and now we have for the first time in F1 6 Different Drivers have won the opening 6 races of the season.

Who Won Where 

1) Australia: Jenson Button won the inaugural race after starting from 2nd position on the grid. He is one of the 6 world champions staring in this years season. So Button made a great start to the season in Australia. Button got the first win of the season for McLaren. 

2) Malaysia: Fernando Alonso won the 2nd Grand Prix of the season in Sepang, Malaysia. Another world champion on the grid. Alonso won a rain soaked race and held on to the top spot in an eventful race. So the 2nd race was also won by a champion.

3) China: Nico Rosberg's first win of the career came in Shanghai. Mercedes won their first race after coming back to the sport. Last race they won was in 1955. Nico is the first winner this season who is not a champion. Nico had a great race and was able to nurse his tyres to victory.

4) Bahrain: The defending world champion Sebastian Vettel won the fourth round of the 2012 season in Sakhir with Red Bull. Nico managed to keep the flying Finn "Kimi" behind to secure the win. So, 3 out of the 4 races this year have been won by world champions.

5) Spain: Pastor Maldonado won his first race of his career in Catalunya, Spain. Williams came back on the top step after waiting for a long time, their last win came in 2004 Brazil. Maldonado kept his cool and won the race ahead of Ferrari's Fernando Alonso. He won the race from pole which was given to him after Hamilton was penalised and had to give away the pole.

  6) Monaco: Mark Webber makes history in F1 making 6 different drivers winning the first 6 races of 2012 by winning in Monte Carlo. He got the pole courtesy Michael Schumacher's penalty. Monaco is a tough race and is very difficult to overtake, this helped Webber to take victory in the historic Monaco GP.

It will be exciting to watch the Canadian Grand Prix on 10th June. Will there be a 7th driver winning the 7th race????? 

We will have to wait and watch out for the 3 world champions who yet have to win this season, its about time for them dont you think????  

Image Source: http://www.planetf1.com/driver/3390/7606161/Button-Hard-work-paying-off, http://www.themotorreport.com.au/53769/2012-australian-f1-grand-prix-button-starts-season-in-style, http://www.themotorreport.com.au/53944/f1-china-among-best-races-in-formula-1-history, http://www.carsuk.net/chinese-grand-prix-2012-result/, http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/331564/20120422/f1bahrain-formula-one-result-sebastian-vettel-wins.htm, http://www.grandprix.com/race/r862q1report.html, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/9262938/Spanish-Grand-Prix-2012-Pastor-Maldonado-holds-off-Fernando-Alonso-to-claim-historic-win-for-Williams.html, http://theformula1.com/spain-2012-qualifying-williams-f1-pastors-qualifying-performance-was-stunning-today.html, http://www.themotorreport.com.au/54217/f1-webber-on-pole-for-monaco-grand-prix, http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120527/f1/120529823. 

6 World Champions

6 World Champions

With just 5 days to go for the start of the 2012 season of formula 1 let me tell you that History is in the making and 2012 season is going to be special!

First time in the history of Formula 1 we will witness 6 world champions on the track's fighting to win the crown once again.

Sebastian Vettel 

The defending World Champion Sebastian Vettel has a lot to look out for this season, he is facing 5 world champions who all have a point to prove by dethroning him. He will have to out pace them all in the RedBull to try and win the title third consecutive time and complete his hattrick of titles. 

Michael Schumacher

The 7 time World Champion has to prove that he is still good enough to win his 8th title and that age holds no bar in formula 1 as long as you are fast. He also has to best his teammate Nico Rosberg who has been faster on most occasions of the 2011 season, although he was the driver who overtook most in the 2011 season he could not finish on the podium, so Schumi is going to be on fire in his Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton

A lot of people have been commenting on Lewis Hamilton that he is very aggressive, will this season make him lose his aggression or will it add to the aggression on his pursuit for the title. He also has to make himself the no.1 driver in the team and beat his team mate Jenson Button.

Jenson Button
The only person to have given a good fight to Sebastian Vettel will be looking to beat him this season. He proved that on his day he is unbeatable but surely will be looking to multiply those days. He wants to win his 2nd title and prove that he is the best there is out there.

Fernando Alonso
Surely one of the fastest driver there is on the track, has been kept quiet in the Ferrari, but for how long? He will be looking to win the championship and if the car favours him nobody will be able to come close to him. Alonso and Ferrari are a dream combination of driver and car and he will be out there to prove it rite.

Kimi Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen a.k.a Iceman, returning to the sport after 2 years is looking to tell the world that he has still got the pace to win the title. Kimi has to do better than his teammate at Lotus than what he has shown in the practice so far. Kimi is the person all other drivers will have to watch because in a good car he is super quick.


So with the 6 world champions the 2012 season is truly special. The first race in Melbourne, Australia on the 18th March, 2012 will uncover the story of who will dominate the season.....

F1 season Begins!!!!!!

F1 cars of the 2012 season

F1 is back in news!!!

The 2012 season will start in March but the cars have been launched. The Teams will battle out on the tracks with their weapons (the cars) and it will be interesting to see the cars after the changes made to accommodate the new rules from FIA. Will the other teams be able to catch the champions(RedBull)? 

Only time will tell.

Here are the new cars!!!!!

REDBULL
The defending champions have named the new contender RB8.

McLAREN MERCEDES

The Mclaren Mercedes has named the car MP4-27. The Mclaren's have traditionally had the best looking cars in F1 and the MP4-27 is no exception. It is my favourite car.

FERRARI

The scarlet car will try its best to get back up the winning ways with the F2012.

FORCE INDIA

The VJM05 will try to make India proud on the tracks of F1.

MERCEDES GP

Silver arrows will have a new car MGP W02 and Schumi in it will be the pair to watch out for.

CATERHAM

Previously known as Team Lotus is now Caterham and their new CT01.

LOTUS

With the iceman Kimi in the new E20 the Lotus will definitely be the car that can spring surprises.

  

SAUBER

The Sauber team will challenge others with their new C31.

Like always leave a comment on the cars and your feedback is always welcome and it will be good to hear from you and if you want me to write on any particular topic do let me know!!!!!!!

image sources:Autocarindia.com, formula1blog.com

F1 frenzy finally grabbing INDIA

INDIAN Grand Prix

Are you sure its happening?

YES (finally).

      

         Firstly congrats to all F1 FANS in India. The Indian Grand Prix is upon us the weekend of 28-30 Oct. All those who want to feel the rush of speed will be on the grandstand at the Buddh International Circuit, Noida.  The ticket prices are sure to burn a hole in your pocket @Rs. 35,000/- for the grandstand seat(3 day package).

        I have always listened to the sound of the engine on the TV but this time, I so wish I could be there to experience the thrill as I am a die-hard fan of F1 just like the most of you. I always wanted to see the race in India but as i will not be making it to Noida this year. I will be enjoying with my friends on a large screen. 

        I have always been a fan of Mclaren Mercedes team, but on the race weekend this time I will be cheering not only for the Silver Arrows but also for Force India. I hope both Indian drivers (Karun Chandhok and Narain Karthikeyan) get a chance to drive in their home race. Seb(Vettel) has already won the drivers championship and Red Bull has wrapped the constructors championship as well, but that will not make the Grand Prix any less exciting and fun. 

       One of the best things that the Indian Grand Prix has done is that it has got even the non followers to take notice of Motorsport and leaving Cricket for some time. India will now be able to boast about an International Motorsport Circuit as well. The Indian Grand Prix will not only open the doors to a lot of foreign tourists but also will be good for the Indian economy. The only thing i ask of all the spectators is to make India proud and Please Behave Yourselves.

Waiting for the race!!!!!!!!

I will let you know what happens in the Grand Prix if you miss the race!!!!!!!