Formula 1 Season KICKS OFF!!!
This year i looked forward for the Australian GP even more that i have ever before. Two reasons for it. The first one being that - for the first time i would be able to support an Indian in Formula One. The second being that the R25 and the MP4-20 from the Renault and McLaren stables respectively showed a lot of promise in the winter testing sessions.
I was pretty amazed to see Narain race with so much confidence in the first qualifying session. And that too in the rain. And coming 15th wasnt that bad. Infact i did not expect him to finish the race. And it did warm my heart to see that he wasnt just intent on finishing the laps. He actually tried to be fast. Those few times when he actually put his tyres on the grass proved that he was trying to push the machine beyond its limit. Am sure he would do well this season and in the seasons to come.
I think Narain has potential. I just wish he had gotten to drive that Minardi way back in 2001 when he first tested for them. But for Indians in alien sports like Golf and Formula One, sponsorships have always been a problem. Had Narain gotten to drive that Minardi,i am sure i would have been holding an Indian flag in one hand and a BMW/McLaren flag in the other for this season. I atleast hope those who succeed him(eg: Karun Chandhoke) would get the right sponsors at the right time. And for those of you who have watched Formula 3000, you sure know that this isnt the empty babbling of a patriotic Indian. We have seen Narain beat the likes of Jensen Button and Alonso in races in Britain.
Coming to more Formula season centric talk, this season holds a lot of promise. McLaren seem to have delivered a good car and Renault have leaped leagues ahead with the R25. So i see a challenge from these legendary teams rather than a prostration ceremony before the prancing horse.
The rain gods smiled on the young Fissichella and for the first time in some seasons, we heard the Italian anthem being played for the winning driver rather than for the winning constructor. Though i would have to agree that young Fissi had the best track conditions during Q1he did hold on to that luck and capitalized on his pole position, losing the flag for only a lap or two to Rubens Barichello who came a good second. A pretty promising display for the young champion groom. He and Alonso are a great pair. Look out for them this season and for aeons to come :-)
For the young Kimi, things just go wrong at the most important moment. The MP4-20 wouldnt select any gear just before the right lights went out. He and Montoya may have landed in the points table, but they sure havent proven to the crowds that they are a dream pair. I think Kimi is unlucky with the McLaren and should change teams. Perhaps he could fill into Michael's great boots after the German great retires for good.
David Coulthard was the one surprise package - as the whole Formula One contingent went drowsy after a shot of RED BULL. And Christian Klein proved to the onlookers that it wasnt just the driver but also the car :-P. Finally Jaguar Racing has come of age :-P
DC's succesor Jensen Button (laughs) and his team BAR made a real good decision by retiring at the fag end of the race. BAR HONDA sure has a couple of good strategists amidst them. Watch out for them at Sepang!
As for the phenomenon called Michael Schumacher, things could not have been different from the last Australian GP, thanks to Nick Heidfeld and his unmaneuverable BMW. A 1-2 pole conversion to a 1-2 podium finish was indeed a dream start for them Ferrari last season. But behold, Schumacher with the advantage of a fresh engine for the Sepang GP should not find it difficult to wrap up the proceedings. And the F2005 sans its ocupant sure must have made a lot of McLaren's switch loyalties for this season :-P
See you after Sepang...
I was pretty amazed to see Narain race with so much confidence in the first qualifying session. And that too in the rain. And coming 15th wasnt that bad. Infact i did not expect him to finish the race. And it did warm my heart to see that he wasnt just intent on finishing the laps. He actually tried to be fast. Those few times when he actually put his tyres on the grass proved that he was trying to push the machine beyond its limit. Am sure he would do well this season and in the seasons to come.
I think Narain has potential. I just wish he had gotten to drive that Minardi way back in 2001 when he first tested for them. But for Indians in alien sports like Golf and Formula One, sponsorships have always been a problem. Had Narain gotten to drive that Minardi,i am sure i would have been holding an Indian flag in one hand and a BMW/McLaren flag in the other for this season. I atleast hope those who succeed him(eg: Karun Chandhoke) would get the right sponsors at the right time. And for those of you who have watched Formula 3000, you sure know that this isnt the empty babbling of a patriotic Indian. We have seen Narain beat the likes of Jensen Button and Alonso in races in Britain.
Coming to more Formula season centric talk, this season holds a lot of promise. McLaren seem to have delivered a good car and Renault have leaped leagues ahead with the R25. So i see a challenge from these legendary teams rather than a prostration ceremony before the prancing horse.
The rain gods smiled on the young Fissichella and for the first time in some seasons, we heard the Italian anthem being played for the winning driver rather than for the winning constructor. Though i would have to agree that young Fissi had the best track conditions during Q1he did hold on to that luck and capitalized on his pole position, losing the flag for only a lap or two to Rubens Barichello who came a good second. A pretty promising display for the young champion groom. He and Alonso are a great pair. Look out for them this season and for aeons to come :-)
For the young Kimi, things just go wrong at the most important moment. The MP4-20 wouldnt select any gear just before the right lights went out. He and Montoya may have landed in the points table, but they sure havent proven to the crowds that they are a dream pair. I think Kimi is unlucky with the McLaren and should change teams. Perhaps he could fill into Michael's great boots after the German great retires for good.
David Coulthard was the one surprise package - as the whole Formula One contingent went drowsy after a shot of RED BULL. And Christian Klein proved to the onlookers that it wasnt just the driver but also the car :-P. Finally Jaguar Racing has come of age :-P
DC's succesor Jensen Button (laughs) and his team BAR made a real good decision by retiring at the fag end of the race. BAR HONDA sure has a couple of good strategists amidst them. Watch out for them at Sepang!
As for the phenomenon called Michael Schumacher, things could not have been different from the last Australian GP, thanks to Nick Heidfeld and his unmaneuverable BMW. A 1-2 pole conversion to a 1-2 podium finish was indeed a dream start for them Ferrari last season. But behold, Schumacher with the advantage of a fresh engine for the Sepang GP should not find it difficult to wrap up the proceedings. And the F2005 sans its ocupant sure must have made a lot of McLaren's switch loyalties for this season :-P
See you after Sepang...
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