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Vettel Makes the Win Look Easy in Valencia

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Sebastian Vettel had the field covered again today in Valencia.  He led from pole and won handily, making it all look easy.  A year or two ago, some of the paddock wags started referring to him as “Baby Schumi,” but he soon outgrew the moniker, and one suspects there will come a day, a decade [...]

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Vettel Takes Pole in Valencia Despite New Engine Mapping Rule

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There has been much controversy around recent rule changes (or should be say clarifications) that are being instituted this season.  The first of the changes, which forbids any changes to engine mapping between qualification and the race on Sunday, goes into effect this weekend at Valencia, Spain.  Theoretically, cars are already frozen in terms of [...]

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Alonso Inks New Deal with Ferrari

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What’s one thing that Kimi Raikkonen has done that his successor at Ferrari, Fernando Alonso, hasn’t?  Win the world championship in his first year on the team. What’s one thing that Alonso has done that the Kimster hasn’t?  Ink a multi-year extension with the Scuderia after his first year on the team.  Apparently Alonso and [...]

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Is Schumi Having a Senior Moment?

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Is Michael Schumacher having an extended senior moment?  He returned to Formula 1 last year with  fanfare and high expectations, but thus far his ostensibly triumphant return has been something of a bust.  It has taken him a year and a bit to grow reacquainted with the sport of which he was once the acknowledged [...]

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Vettel Rules in Istanbul

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Perhaps to no one’s surprise, Sebastian Vettel won today’s Turkish Grand Prix in commanding style.  Although Vettel had made a mis-step earlier in the weekend by crashing during an early practice session,  it didn’t seem to hinder him. In fact, so certain was he of his dominant pace that, along with team mate Mark Webber, [...]

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Nico Rosberg to Ferrari in 2012?

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It never fails: as soon as a young hot shoe begins to shine, rumors begin to spread that the hot shoe is on his way to Ferrari.  It was only two weeks ago that tongues were wagging about the possibility that   defending world champ Sebatian Vettel might soon give up his Red Bull livery for [...]

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Is Paul di Resta on Merc’s Shopping List?

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One of the revelations of the 2011 season has been has been the rookie Paul di Resta.  The young Scot, who happens to be the cousin of IndyCar champ Dario Franchitti, replaced Tonio Liuzzi this year, and is now partnering Adrian Sutil, at Force India.  Thus far, on balance, he has outperformed the more experienced [...]

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Vettel to Trade Red Bull for Ferrari Red?

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It seems as though whenever a young driver begins to make his mark on Formula 1, rumors begin to circulate that the latest wunderkind will exit whichever team he’s currently aligned with to join Ferrari.  Certainly, the Prancing Horse has attracted some of the greatest names in racing. During the time that I have been [...]

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Schumi’s Long Term Plans Revealed

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Michael Schumacher has never suffered from a shortage of critics, either in his earlier incarnation as seven-time champ and all around wunderkind, or in his latest iteration as a middle-aged comeback kid trying to recover the form of his youth. Certain paddock wags nowadays continue to urge Schumi to throw in the towel before he [...]

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Is Sebastian Vettel in the Same League as Senna?

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Everyone has his own favorite racer, and, likewise, his favorite candidate for racing demi-god.  Brazilian F1 genius Ayrton Senna filled both slots for many fans during his brief reign at the top of the heap, and with good reason.  He was not only supremely gifted, he was also a unique personality, a man who lived [...]

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