The events of Egypt gathered momentum and have now hit Bahrain, of all places. Aren't the streets paved in gold? Reports of civil unrest are escalating, and some, such as GP2 series wag Will Buxton via his twitter account claim that the "internet (sic) been tuned down".
As reports emerge, more will become clear. For now, here is analysis of the situation:
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Will Buxton update:
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Best team-mates ever? Or, clever marketing from Vodafone? Enjoyable entertainment, nonetheless. And, a nice van too! Watch this latest release from Team Mclaren lead sponsor and drivers and decide. Leave your comments here, or on the twitter app or facebook page. Very interested in your feedback and observations. Enjoy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6706Xz6xYPY
Never one to miss out on a promotion opportunity, Mr. E has used photos of his face after the mugging to promote the Hublot watch brand who have partnered with F1 and was part of the booty the thugs targeted with the assault. Never a dull moment in the Ecclestone world. To see the damage click below:
Bernie Ecclestone and his girlfriend, Fabiana Flosi, were mugged outside the tycoons HQ, in Central London, by a gang who looted the couple of their jewellry and watches. Bernie was thrown to the ground and sustained minor injuries that were treated in hospital. Police say the gang have been targeting leafy Hyde Park residents for some time now.
more from the Sun: www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/32468...
As F1 commisioner....Quite a day to report on this. We can only hope the rumour is true. Only Max could keep the rabble in place, JT wants to travel around and be treated well with his movie star companion. He doesn't want to wade into the day to day. MM is his best choice. The paddock is coiling.....
Although, still without a drive in F1, Jacques Villeneuve did appear at the Vancouver Olympics opening ceremonies carrying the Olympic flag with fellow 'great Canadians', which included actor Donald Sutherland and hockey legend Bobby Orr. At least Canada still cares about JV, so perhaps the F1 world will come around too, again, and have him back soon!
Nick Fry, of the alliance of non-committal team principals and wanna-be billionaires now admits, or states, the news that the FiA chosen teams for 2010 may not run in the FOTA world, and some of the other squads, likely more FOTA friendly, may replace, not to mention Force India and Williams, who, presumeably will now have to beg to be let back into the FOTA, as well. No wonder Max is keeping his options open.
With the stewards approving the new diffuser design, no surprisae that Brawn, Williams, and Toyota lead the field after the first day of practice in Melbourne. A thorny issue that will drag on for some time even if Toyota, Williams and Brawn in all lilelihood do not have the expereince to actually pull off a win in full race trim, yet time will tell. As it always does, F1 2009 promise to be an exciting season. More from CBC
In a make or break year, despite a rumored GP for 2011, Force India and the ex-Eddie Jordan dustbin team need to show up this year and deliver results. This MTV hook-up looks like the last thing they need, yet time will tell, and then always remember you heard it here first. Rock on, VJ, rock on!
Yes, the Canadian GP, with its gov't whining and petition campaign ad nauseum has begun once more. What this country needs is a spirited entrepreneur to say, hey lets look at a new venue if we want to keep the race and let the past be just that. Toronto, Vancouver? Even Montreal, it's not about the city, it's the track... Sheesh, F1 fans, for the pinnacle of motorsport, never cease to amaze me how annoying they can be. All this hot on the heels on Hamilton's penalty for an illegal pass that had half the world up in arms. Hello, wake up, smell the coffee that we can't stand not to have constantly in our hands!! The rest of the planet is becoming more modern than us and if we don't catch up we will get left behind. The Habs got a new Forum, how 'bout F1??
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