The morning before the race I woke to find that Mansell would be starting from pole position. It felt like half the job was done and the stage was all set for Mansell’s moment of glory. Cue what I dubbed Operation Adelaide as I set my alarm to wake me in the middle of the night...
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The 2005 Japanese GP at Suzuka was without doubt the greatest race I have ever seen. For me it was the perfect race, as a massive Kimi Raikkonen fan, I was dejected to see Fernando Alonso take the title in Brazil the race before, but with 2 races to go the constructors championship was still at stake for McLaren and Renault...
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That seems to be the conclusion several working groups have come to, while looking at plans for Formula One from 2013 onwards. Turbo engines have been discussed for a while, the latest plan seems to be heading towards 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo engines, however, F1 is also considering the return of ground effect in order to increase overtaking...
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Monza provides the definitive test of a Formula 1 engine; it is also one of the most atmospheric venues in motor racing. Changes introduced in the name of safety mean there are some very tight chicanes, but thankfully Monza still remains the fastest circuit on the calendar, with an average speed of around 250 km/h...
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