The Final GP of 2005 started with the 5 red lights going off in unison in Shangai. The light Renaults with a new engine at the first row were set to win the race from Saturday… but I was expecting a charge from Kimi after the first round of pitstops but he was cruising around the track in that time.. And Alonso was pressing the gas pedal hard.. making faster and faster laps around the ckt…
For the second time I think.. I’m not sure… I felt he deserved the podium finish ahead of the Finn. They also took the contructor’s championship and signed off 2005 in style. Alright the underdogs had a nice time. But I really hope and wish it wouldn’t be the same next year.. I wish next year would be RED!!!! Already the Scarlet F2006 is making news in the testing circuits. With Toyota and Williams switching to Bridgestone, Ferrari will be able to develop a competitive package. They have got their Chief Aero Designer back into Maranello. I expect MS to sign off next year in style much ahead like 2004 and his racing career should end when he is at his peak.
Alright… as 2005 is over… some look into 2006…
1.Ferrari – Rubeno departs with much fanfare. One of the best drivers in a team. Everyone in Ferrari seems to lament on his move. Well he is moving to Team Honda…
2. Yeah you read it right… BAR is bought by HONDA… and LUCKY STRIKE sponsorship has gone off and 555 is in. The change was noticed in Shangai with the BAR007 loaded with new Graphics.
3. Mclaren – Kimi and the team are waiting in vengeance to hit back. And they better do. With Kimi all set to come into Ferrari for 2007, Mclaren will do every bit to keep him back in the team. If he stays long enough like MS, he will rule. But he is looking into a long lasting career in F1 like Alonso. Clearly he is my fav after MS and the driver to watch out for in 2006.
4. Sauber Petronas is OFF.. TEAM BMW is in. They haven’t decided on the drivers yet.
5. Jordan and YELLOW is off the tracks. Its MIDLAND F1 next year and a huge line of Drivers are waiting in Q to be selected. I guess it’s the end of the road for NK.
6. The Fastest car in the straights is being changed to Blue n Silver next year. Yeah MINARDI is the fastest car in straights.. believe it or not… is being bought by REDBULL and changed to SQUADRA TOLO ROSSA Italian for RED BULL TEAM.
7. Felippe Massa is coming back to Ferrari and this time as the scarlet’s second driver.. replacing his compatriot Rubens. He was a test driver a couple of seasons before Sauber Petronas had requested Ferrari to lend him after their Ferrari engine deal was closed in 2003.
8. Sato is out. He deserves it. No more comments.
9. Speculations are high for a 11th team on grid possibly a Honda powered team with financial back up from Dubai.
10. All these might be changed at any point of time. No guarantees that everthing will go as written here. If it dint I’m not responsible!!! !!!
One of the worst seasons for the past 7 years has come to an end. All I wish for 2006 is the podium to be painted red next year. With V8 engine spec changes, it might be possible. Also I wish the long standing rivalry between Ferrari n Mclaren will come into picture once again. It was so good watching Mika n MS fighting in their cars which were equally matched. That was 2000 when the new engine rules came into effect.
Alonso n Renault… you pulled off something great. With all due respect… there are two teams in wait for 2006… to reclaim their positions. And Tyaga… say all that you want.. Mclaren and Ferrari are old war horses.. they know how to come back. Lets wait till march 2006. And yeah… next year might see one more new track and a longer calendar year than 2005. I cant ask for more… hats off Bernie!!! Chao!!!
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