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Formula 1: Is this the end of Alonso’s road?

November 18th, 2012

It is my view that Alonso has been having sleepless nights in recent weeks. His recurring nightmare – Sebastian Vettel finishing ahead of him – apparently has eternal life. The scenario plays out in his dream at nights and he has been living the reality more times than he would want to remember. Despite the [...]

MotoGP: Stoner out, Marquez in

November 15th, 2012

If you are in the know, this is not news. Casey Stoner had his final MotoGP ride at Valencia last weekend. It was one of those races which presented multiple challenges at the feet of the MotoGP riders. A little rain in motorsports does not mean – no play – we leave that for frustrated [...]

Formula 1: Vettel survives a scare in Abu Dhabi

November 7th, 2012

Abu Dhabi has been good to Vettel but, I am certain he wasn’t feeling the love after qualifying – he was penalized and had to start at the back of the pack. Vettel actually started from pit-lane and I am willing to bet that he is still on his knees, showering the creator with praises [...]

Formula 1: Who will win the 2012 World Championship?

October 31st, 2012

There are three races remaining in the 2012 season (Abu Dhabi, USA and Brazil) and unlike 2010, when he only led the championship at the final round, Vettel is front of the chasing pack heading into these races. The lead he has is a slim one. He has 240 points and his main rival Scuderia [...]

MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo wins the World Championship

October 30th, 2012

Stoner said he will retire at the end of the 2012 season. He won the world championship in 2011 and we would have wanted him to exit in style by successfully defending his title. But a superior force has a way of making plans that we do not concur with. Stoner, in my book is [...]

Circuit Racing: Heroes of Speed (video)

October 27th, 2012

I did a mini-search for the benefit of those who were not present and also just to let followers of all things motorsports in Jamaica stay in tune with happenings on this our local soil. Late is always better than never. Check this video and let me know what you think. (click below) Heroes of [...]

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