It has been a while since I have posted, and for that I apologise - work pressures etc…
But, just because it has been a little quiet around here doesn’t mean nothing has been happening in the world of
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BlogF1 is on a short hiatus. I envisage everything returning to normal by August. Thank you to everyone who's emailed/messaged me - it means a lot.
Posted on March 29th, 2006 by Oliver White
It has been a while since I have posted, and for that I apologise - work pressures etc…
But, just because it has been a little quiet around here doesn’t mean nothing has been happening in the world of
Continue Reading…
Posted on March 22nd, 2006 by Oliver White
BlogF1 seems to be getting a lot of hits from search terms like “ITV F1 Theme Tune”, and “What happened to Jim Rosenthal?”. So, to please some of the newbies who have arrived here looking for something that isn’t actually available on BlogF1, I thought I would do a quick five minute search myself to see what came up.
According to Desmond Elmes who commented on DoctorVee, the theme tune to ITV’s F1 coverage this year is Moby’s “Lift Me Up”. In previous years, it was a tune composed by the colourful-hatted Jamiroquai, and the BBC used a classic riff by Fleetwood Mac.
As for Jim? Well, it is reported that Mr Rosenthal decided to concentrate on boxing, which is a particular passion for the man, apparently. This is all I have been able to gleam from the interweb so far, but it would appear that he was not sacked, and that Jim just decided to work on other things.
I hope that answers some of your questions, but don’t stop searching, Googling and clicking - the more I know about what everybody wants, the better I can make BlogF1.
Update: F1-Blog.co.uk F1 Theme Music Page - From here you can download ITV’s tune in Midi, WMA or MP3 format. The BBC theme is also featured on this page.
Posted on March 22nd, 2006 by Oliver White
The silly season begins in earnest as Horner confirms he is serious about hiring
Posted on March 22nd, 2006 by Oliver White
It is often said that Stirling Moss was the greatest driver to have never won the
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Born in 1979, Anthony has been competing in motorsport since the age of eight. He managed his first win in karts at the tender age of nine, and has been impressing people ever since with his talent and control. Anthony has won the Autosport/McLaren Young Driver of the Year award in 2000 and in the same year accepted a drive for Carlin Motorsport in the British F3 championship.
Late in 2000, the call from
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Posted on March 19th, 2006 by Oliver White

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Posted on March 18th, 2006 by Oliver White
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Posted on March 16th, 2006 by Oliver White
I’m starting to wonder if
Posted on March 15th, 2006 by Oliver White
It has been reported that the 2007 Japanese Grand Prix will be held at the Toyota-owned Fuji circuit, and not the now usual Honda-owned Suzuka track.
Suzuka has been home to the Japanese race since 1987, and is regarded by many fans as one of the best circuits in the world. In last years FIA-sponsored survey, Suzuka was only beaten to the top spot by Spa Francorchamps in Belgium. The circuit boasts some superb corners, such as the Degner corner, 130R, Spoon and the Esses. The circuit has provided some awesome races over the years, not least of which was its last race in 2005. The image of Alonso passing Schumacher Snr around the outside of 130R will be etched on my mind forever.
Fuji has been used before as the circuit of choice for the Japanese Grand Prix at the countries innaugral race in 1976, and again the following year in ‘77. The circuit is quite short and twisty, and in my opinion does not have the same calibre of corners as the Honda-owned Suzuka. But since being bought by Toyota, a reputed $168 million have been ploughed into updating the tracks facilities.
Bernie Ecclestone has apparently suggested that Japan could host two Grands Prix in 2007 in order to ensure that both tracks are used. Although personally, I firmly believe that Suzuka should host the race as it has a far superior track. As a fan, I don’t care if important delegates or team sponsors have to stand to watch the race rather than be seated in luxurious air-conned rooms. I care about the track, and the exciting racing it can produce.
That’s my view, but what do you think? Should Fuji be awarded the Grand Prix, should Japan be allowed to host two races?
Posted on March 13th, 2006 by Oliver White
It seems that 2006 is the year to start a
The are three blogs -
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Posted on March 12th, 2006 by Oliver White
In response to the question, “Where should
Personally, I think he’s heading in Ferrari’s direction. Jean Todt has been quoted as saying Ferrari know about driver movements for next year, which implies they know where Kimi is going, as he and
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