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FORMULA 1: LEWIS HAMILTON VS NICO ROSBERG – THE FINAL ROUND!

November 24th, 2016

Lewis Hamilton is a ferocious competitor. Defeat is an occurrence which he abhors and he refuses to embrace it willingly. He is the current World Champion and unless a dramatic outcome crosses the finish line in Abu Dhabi, he will be dethr0ned. The season to be jolly is on the horizon, but – Who will [...]

FORMULA 1: NICO ROSBERG CROWNED 2016 WORLD CHAMPION!

November 24th, 2016

Will that headline appear after Sunday’s race in Abu Dhabi? Will the worldwide web come alive, kicking and screaming comments littered with praise, saluting the new World Champion? We wait. The celebration will be delayed, but not for long. Keke Rosberg deviated from the expected Finnish norm. His skills were not on display on the [...]

INSANE MOTORSPORTS – TRUCKS CAN JUMP!

November 19th, 2016

I read a comment. It was brief. But, rather profound messages are often conveyed in terse terms. The Bible is on record with a classic – Jesus wept. Words are tools of the trade, but there are times when a visual experience pummels and assaults words like Mike Tyson when he confronted Michael Spinks! I [...]

FORMULA 1: HAMILTON WINS AHEAD OF A COMEDY OF ERRORS! PART 2

October 31st, 2016

Verstappen’s sly tactics allowed him to stay ahead of Vettel. Race control indicated that the incident would be addressed after the race. But, the race was in progress. Verstappen remaining ahead of Vettel allowed the fast-charging Ricciardo to dismiss the gap between them (Vettel and Ricciardo) and then launch P3-seeking missiles. Vettel, still fuming from [...]

FORMULA 1: HAMILTON WINS AHEAD OF A COMEDY OF ERRORS! PART 1

October 31st, 2016

The 2016 World Championship is not as delicately poised as some would have us believe. Truth be told, reality confirms that the championship is firmly in Rosberg’s grasp and if he maintains the level of awareness and maturity that the situation demands, he can begin to prepare his celebratory speech. But, the fat lady has [...]

FORMULA 1: WINNING WILL NOT BE ENOUGH FOR HAMILTON! PART 2

October 28th, 2016

After Hamilton secured the 2015 championship, Rosberg went on a rampage and when Hamilton eventually grabbed the reins in 2016, Rosberg was glowing with supremacy. Lewis rebounded, as expected, but Rosberg’s terrier poise and Hamilton’s uncanny association with bad luck ensured that Rosberg remained elusive. Eighteen rounds have seen the departing red lights. Rosberg has [...]

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