Formula 1
In great anticipation for the 2008 Formula 1 World Championship, the beginning of the season is but a fortnight away. What teams and drivers will challenge the McClaren and Ferrari dominance of the last several seasons? Will my favorite team, Williams, begin a resurgence that is long overdue? Will Honda and Toyota finally show some strength at the front of the field considering all the money they spend?
But the most intriguing story will be that of two time champion Fernando Alonso, returning to what many feel is a sub-par Renault team. Can his superior driving talent improve the performance of the team as he did for them in 2004? Was last year's poor performance due to his absence? Time will tell, but in my humble opinion this will be a very trying year for the Spaniard and his new team as they try to find that delicate balance that is required in this most demanding form of motor racing.
The next interesting story will be how Nico Rosberg fairs for team Williams. Given his status as a great young talent, the Williams team has to put a very good catr under him to retain his services in 2009. Formula 1 is a sport with very little patients and even shorter memory, as only the successful are rewarded. I was surprised that Rosberg stayed with Williams and did not jump ship to McClaren as most thought, but maybe this is the year that Williams goes forward and McClaren back.
The balance of the teams seem once again rather ordinary. With the exception of BMW, whom I feel should contend for a win in 2008, Red Bull, Honda, Toyota, STR, Super Aguri, Force India should all should vie for back of the pack. Red Bull could be a sleeper amongst the group but their driver lineup of Coultard and Webber will hold them back. Maybe Toyota can make some strides but they will be better served in the Williams cars.
The last subject to touch on is the removal of driver aids such as traction control and enginge breaking. This change could prove to be an equalizer, much in the same as rain is on race day. But the better teams seem to find their way around the obstacles put forth by the FIA and the cars just go faster and faster. Personally I wish they had stayed with the V10 engine as it proved to be more reliable and sounded OH SO much nicer.
Well get ready F1 fans for another season packed with excitement and of course controversy. Forgot to mention the top three drivers, Rikkonen, Massa and Hamilton, but they need no introduction, as they will be strong from the get-go. I can hear those engines already racing around Albert Park. Happy racing!
Formula 1
In great anticipation for the 2008 Formula 1 World Championship, the beginning of the season is but a fortnight away. What teams and drivers will challenge the McClaren and Ferrari dominance of the last several seasons? Will my favorite team, Williams, begin a resurgence that is long overdue? Will Honda and Toyota finally show some strength at the front of the field considering all the money they spend?
But the most intriguing story will be that of two time champion Fernando Alonso, returning to what many feel is a sub-par Renault team. Can his superior driving talent improve the performance of the team as he did for them in 2004? Was last year's poor performance due to his absence? Time will tell, but in my humble opinion this will be a very trying year for the Spaniard and his new team as they try to find that delicate balance that is required in this most demanding form of motor racing.
The next interesting story will be how Nico Rosberg fairs for team Williams. Given his status as a great young talent, the Williams team has to put a very good catr under him to retain his services in 2009. Formula 1 is a sport with very little patients and even shorter memory, as only the successful are rewarded. I was surprised that Rosberg stayed with Williams and did not jump ship to McClaren as most thought, but maybe this is the year that Williams goes forward and McClaren back.
The balance of the teams seem once again rather ordinary. With the exception of BMW, whom I feel should contend for a win in 2008, Red Bull, Honda, Toyota, STR, Super Aguri, Force India should all should vie for back of the pack. Red Bull could be a sleeper amongst the group but their driver lineup of Coultard and Webber will hold them back. Maybe Toyota can make some strides but they will be better served in the Williams cars.
The last subject to touch on is the removal of driver aids such as traction control and enginge breaking. This change could prove to be an equalizer, much in the same as rain is on race day. But the better teams seem to find their way around the obstacles put forth by the FIA and the cars just go faster and faster. Personally I wish they had stayed with the V10 engine as it proved to be more reliable and sounded OH SO much nicer.
Well get ready F1 fans for another season packed with excitement and of course controversy. Forgot to mention the top three drivers, Rikkonen, Massa and Hamilton, but they need no introduction, as they will be strong from the get-go. I can hear those engines already racing around Albert Park. Happy racing!
Formula 1
2 comments:
Great post. Hope you don't mind a fellow F1 fan commenting. I too have a blog called formula1junkie. It's hard to find people who like F1 which is odd considering it is the second most popular sport in the world.
Thanks for the comment. Did you see the wild and wooly start in Australia last night? Looks like McClaren has the upper hand already.
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