FanFormula: Week 12. Bahrain.

So this weeks FanFormula video ended up being the case of the big hair monster.
Along with my pretty much unmade up face.
I'm hoping you will see past the lion hair and unkempt-ness and hopefully the F1 related words out of my mouth are a good distraction.

This week I also reference a past FanFormula video, blame Bernie and do plenty of hand swishing.

And so on to this week's FanFormula questions.

Question One 
Friday saw Force India pull out of FP2 due to an incident involving their team personnel on the Wednesday night. What do you make of their decision and the controversy around FOM showing no coverage of the team during qualifying?

Question Two
The stewards reviewed the two incidents between Rosberg and Alonso/Hamilton and have decided not to penalise him. Do you agree with their decision? If not what would you have done?

Question Three
Bahrain was our first dry race of the season, which saw the first race win for RBR and a double podium of Lotus. Do you think that this indicates that even without the weather intervening that the grid is a lot closer this year and that we will continue to see a variety of drivers and constructors on the podium for the rest of the season?

Bonus Question 
Who was your driver of the day and why?



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FanFormula: Week 10. Easter & Who to follow.

So this week's FanFormula was my longest video yet.
Mainly because I got all hi-tech with the cardboard again to bring you my twitter and blogging recommendations. I did also answer some questions too even with my chronic hayfever.
So now I have stopped moaning.

Here is this week's FanFormula questions.

Question One.
It has come to light that Lotus formerly known as Renault is no longer supported by Group Lotus due to financial difficulties for the company. However the team will be known as Lotus for the forseeable future. What is your view on the situation and what impact do you think this will have on the team?

Question Two
With less then two weeks until the Bahrain Grand Prix, speculations and rumours have gone into overdrive. Do you think the event will go ahead and what do you see the resulting circumstances to be?

Question Three
It appears that a French Grand Prix return is imminent for 2013 but which track (Magny Cours or Paul Ricard) would you like to see return and why?

Bonus Question
During the long break between Malaysia and China have you found any blogs/twitters/people that have been interesting to read and that you would recommend to others.



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FanFormula: Week 3. The future.

So in the series of catching you up with my FanFormula videos.
We are now on week three.
(Don't worry only a couple more to deal with and we are back level. )

This episode deals with the future.
The questions for this week were.

Question One.
Now that the drivers race seats have been confirmed, which inter team battle are you most looking forward to watching develop and why?

Question Two
2011 saw the introduction of DRS and also the return of KERS, both which contributed to increasing overtakes at several races. However with drivers now having the experience with the innovations, do you think that they will play into the racing so much this year?

Question Three
With two races potentially in doubt this year, do you think that either Austin or Bahrain will go ahead this year?

Bonus Question
Which driver would you like to see win the WDC this year and which constructor do you think has the edge to top the titles for the WCC title?



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The Libran and the Bahrain GP.

So lets start from the top.

What does a Libran have to do with the Bahrain GP?

Well if you haven't worked it out.

It's me.

I was born 29TH September 1987.

Smack bang in the Libra star sign.

One of a Libran's traits is this.

"In personal relationships they show understanding of the other person's point of view, trying to resolve any differences by compromise, and are often willing to allow claims against themselves to be settled to their own disadvantage rather then spoil a relationship."

This is exactly how I feel about the Bahrain grand prix.

I'm pretty much on the fence.

There are many reasons why it shouldn't be reinstated and many reasons why it needs to be on the calendar.

Lets get to the nitty gritty.

The main reason why the Bahrain GP worries me. Is because if (And if is the big word) the situation there hasn't calmed down by October. How safe really are the drivers, teams, journalists and fans going to be?

Now I know the emergency law has been lifted but who knows what is going to happen in the next few weeks?

I'm not good with politics. Especially anything related to civil unrest.

I just think Bahrain is not ready for an F1 race in 2011.

There are other reasons why we shouldn't go to Bahrain.

Some drivers like Mark Webber don't think it's right.

Webber is far from convinced.

"My opinion is unchanged since I was first asked about this in late February. Even though a decision has been made, I'll be highly surprised if the Bahrain GP goes ahead this year" Webber said on his website. "In my personal opinion, the sport should have taken a much firmer stance earlier this year rather than constantly delaying its decision in hope of being able to reschedule it in 2011. It would have sent a very clear message about F1's position on something as fundamental as human rights." Formula one's ruling body, the FIA, gave the green light for the race to be reinstated for October 30 after a visit by a delegation to Bahrain this week.
(Taken from brisbanetimes.com)

Personally the Bahrain track has never been my favourite and again it's making F1 about politics and not about racing.

However there is several good reasons why Bahrain would be good.

After putting on my twitter page that I was on the fence with the Bahrain decision.

I received this reply.

"People here are so happy with the news, it gave us hope that Bahrain will be fine, it gave us a thing to look forward and move forward"

Now this makes me happy.

I know there are plenty of fans who can't wait for F1 to come back to Bahrain and I wouldn't want them to miss out on having a home race.

I also know that it pumps money into small businesses and into the economy who gain from F1 having a race there.

And after the unrest Bahrain have had.

They could do with the tourism and money to help rebuild the country and its reputation.

So after all that.

I'm still on the fence.

Only time will know if Bahrain 2011 will be a success.

For once I really hope it is.

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