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— The Grand Prix Of Spain — 2012 — Formula One / F1

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The Grand Prix Of Spain is always a turning point.  It is after a break in the F1 Calendar where all teams get back to the computers and the engineers create and test new parts for the rest of the season.   The drivers are refreshed and ready for blood.  And the Circuit of Catalunya in Barcelona Spain is a great setting that always seems to thrill.  The race starts with: 1) Pastor Maldonado — Williams F1 2) Fernando Alonso — Scuderia Ferrari 3) Romain Grosjean — Lotus F1 People to watch are (4) Kimi Raikkonen, (7) Sebastian Vettel, and...

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— The Grand Prix Of Bahrain — 2012 — Formula One / F1

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Bahrain is the fourth round of the Formula One calendar and it is the home of the Grand Prix Of Bahrain.  This year’s Grand Prix takes place under the controversy of the Arab Spring.  Although many do not want the race to take place in Bahrain this year, protests aside, the show will go on.  Bahrain is Always hot and dry.  The course is a dedicated racing circuit and between the tarmac and the heat, it is known to be tough on tires.  It will be a challenging race for all of the F1 Teams.  Unpredictability is the word...

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— The Grand Prix Of China — 2012 — Formula One / F1

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F1 is back and we are here for the Grand Prix of China from Shanghai.  Mercedes Benz has qualified at the top.  It will be Nico Rosberg capturing his first F1 Pole.  Lewis Hamilton did qualify second but had to change a transmission and per the rules, will take a 5 place grid penalty.  This puts the Mercedes of Michael Schumacher second on the grid.  This makes it the first time Mercedes has had a first and second place grid lineup since 1955.  This has the makings of a great race.  To top it off, Kamui Kobayashi is starting...

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— Grand Prix Of Malaysia — 2012 — Formula One / F1

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The Grand Prix of Malaysia (Round 2) takes place on one of the hottest circuits of the Formula One year.  The Sepang International Circuit — outside of Kuala Lumpur — is cut out of a jungle and as is the case in all jungles, rain can come at any moment; and in Sepang, it is likely.  Sepang is an amazing circuit that is arranged in the method that allows for some impressive corners while allowing for two of the longest back-to-back straits in Formula One. Qualifying for this race was dramatic.  With it, we see the return of Michael...

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— Grand Prix Of Australia — 2012 — Formula One / F1

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The F1 Season is back!!!  Ahh yes.  And we are back with our take on the races. This is the Season opener for the 2012 season, and it is the Grand Prix Of Australia from Albert Park (Melbourne).  The 16-turn course is fast as it makes its way on a street course that is open to the public through most of the year as a park.  No surprise that it is a gorgeous day for racing.  On the starting grid, the race starts with: 1) Lewis Hamilton — McLaren Mercedes 2) Jenson Button — McLaren Mercedes 3) Romain Grosjean...

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— The 2012 Formula One (F1) Teams — The Rundown

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The 2012 Contenders and their Drivers are:   — Red Bull Racing — Sebastian Vettel / Mark Webber — McLaren — Jenson Button / Lewis Hamilton — Ferrari — Fernando Alonso / Felipe Massa — Mercedes — Michael Schumacher / Nico Rosberg — Lotus — Kimi Raikkonen / Romain Grosjean — Force India — Paul di Resta / Nico Hulkenberg — Sauber — Kamui Kobayashi / Sergio Perez   — Toro Rosso — Daniel Ricciardo / Jean-Eric Vergne   — Williams — Pastor Maldonado / Bruno Senna   — Caterham — Heikki Kovalainen / Vitaly Petrov — HRT —...

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— Cirtuit Of The America (COTA) Visit — 12 Jan 2012

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  Formula One is returning to the US.  To support this highest from of sports car racing in the world, some enterprising businessmen decided that the US needed a new dedicated racing circuit, that will be called Circuit Of The Americas.  The site chosen is in Elroy, which is just outside of Austin, Texas.   After making requests to the Circuit Of The America (COTA) staff.  They got back to me properly fast and after a week of rainy days, and a week of drying out, I was given a date and time to be there. After meeting up...

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— Senna — The Documentary — A Must See!!!

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I finally got around to watching the long awaited (and multiple award winning) documentary, Senna.  The documentary follows the racing career of the great Formula One driver, Ayrton Senna.  From his start in Kart (Cart) racing to his debut in Formula One.  This leads to his first Championship in 1988 through to his death during the Grand Prix of  San Marino, Italy (Imola).   Although the setting is Formula One, even if you’re not a fan, you should watch it because this is the story about a person striving to be the best in his field; including the tribulations he...

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— The Grand Prix Of Brazil – Formula One / F1 – 2011

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This is the final race of the Season.  This is the Grand Prix Of Brazil from Autodroma Jose Carlos Pace, from Sa0 Paulo, Brazil.  The circuit is more commonly known as InterLagos (between the lakes). We already know that Sebastian Vettel has sealed the Drivers Championship, but now we will find out who will be second, third, and so on.  This race will establish which teams will collect additional funds from the FIA.  This race always surprises everyone with its penchant for random weather.  There is no doubt the teams are crunching numbers about this.  The race starts with:...

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— Grand Prix Of Abu Dhabi — Formula One / F1 — 2011

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The Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi is a spectacular race held at a spectacular circuit.  This is the third running of the F1 Grand Prix and it never disappoints.  The track, Yas Marina,  is built on an Island of the United Arab Emirates and has the claim of being the most expensive auto complex ever built.  It even has a Hotel that resides over parts of the track, a roller coaster, and the one and only Ferrari World.  This race will start in the daytime and end in the darkness.  The marina is chocked full of super yachts from...

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