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We are well in to the midst of the 2010 Formula 1 season and as predicted the Red Bulls are seemingly untouchable. Their qualifying pace is awesome which augurs well with the fact that they have secured all the six pole positions in this year. The Ferraris and the Mclarens seem to be very strong in the Friday practice sessions but somehow the Red Bull is able to topple the legendary teams. The Mercedes team is doing every possible thing to close the gap to the top three teams but their very upgrade is overshadowed by the Red Bulls. The magic touch of Adrian Newey is clearly visible which clearly shows he is one of the rarest talents that F1 has produced. Every other team brings their upgrade to close the gap to the Red Bulls but in converse they also bring their upgrade and increase the gap. Mark Webber is having a remarkable season as so is his team mate Vettel. The problems that they faced in the earlier part of the season are now slowly diminishing and thanks to them as it have brought in a close fight at the championship table. Had there not been any problems earlier they would have lead the championship and constructors table by a huge margin. A great catch up work is required by the other teams else the Red Bulls will be unstoppable. Given the resources that Ferrari and Mclaren have got, the catch up work will not be a huge task but the real question here is how long they will take to close the gap. The 2009 season has shown that the early form is only temporary as was the case with Brawn GP. But the European season has always produced surprises like the one last year where Force India secured a pole and almost snatched a victory in Spa. There are still many points up for the grab and can we see some surprises at the remaining races?

Three races have gone by and there is a lot of cry and speculation over the change of rules and regulations for the 2010 season. The major reason was the disappointing Bahrain Grand Prix where there were no overtaking maneuvers. The fans were left disappointed as the drivers almost finished the race from where they started with the exception of Vettel. His car’s engine lost power during the mid race and it was an excellent drive from him to come home with many points. The fans and the media are lot complaining about the lack of action in the track and a major change in the regulations was expected but the rain gods prevented them doing so. The major reason that was cited was the ban on refueling during the race. The drivers start the race with a heavy fuel load and this makes them to make a conservative drive throughout the race. A lot of speculation was made about the tyre change and the number of pit stops before the start of the season but the teams have not been that aggressive to make many pit stops. The teams generally use their option tyres once and the prime tyres once which make a one stop strategy for the race. The harder of the two tyres lasts long and the softer ones wear out quickly. So the drivers have to look after their tyres thus ending up in a conservative drive. This has made overtaking quite tougher as they fear to risk their tyres. But still two wet races have given a plenty of action to the fans but the real show will be tested in dry racing conditions. The teams are discussing about mandatory 2 pit stop options but it is very tough to change the regulations mid way. The Mclaren’s newly invented F-Duct system can have an effect on over taking but similar technology is ought to be used by most of the teams. The situation is quite rosy and already the use of double diffusers has been banned for the 2011 season. Will the rest of the season provide us a plenty of action? Well, we have to wait and see.

Well, finally the most awaited formula 1 season has started and if the races that have been finished are an example then we are in for a cracker of a season. The old prancing horse is back at the front and their bitter rivals Mclaren have also taken huge positive steps. The Red bull and the Mercedes (last year Brawn GP) who were fighting for the championships last year are the main competitors this year. If the three races are cited as an example then the Adrian Newey designed Red Bull looks blindingly fast in both qualifying and in the race. Their main problem is the reliability as Sebastian Vettel’s car broke down in the first two races which he should have won quite convincingly. It’s a matter of luck for them as they failed to maximize the point scoring options in the first two races. Red Bull’s loss was Ferrari’s gain as they look the fastest car after Red Bull. The rival pair of Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso gave a 1-2 finish for the Scuderia Ferrari giving their fans a much needed gift. The Mclaren is catching up the top two teams but it will take them a while to snatch a dry race victory. The Mercedes team is surely off the pace and they have to do a lot of the catch up work to match the top teams. The only thing saving them is the consistent points they are scoring in each race which will be surely helpful in the final stages of the season. The first race came under a lot of criticism for the lack of action but the rain gods saved the second and third race. Formula 1 betting is getting pretty much stronger in each race and the odds must surely be in favor of the Red Bull. For the complete details and analysis of the races log on to the F1 racing news. This season is not over yet as it is a very long one and who knows the Ferrari may bounce back once again.

With the seven time world championship winner returning to the Formula 1 grid the 2010 season is already being tipped as the most exciting season ever. The main reason behind this is the presence of 4 world champions in the names of Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button. There is also Felipe Massa who missed the 2008 championship by a whisker. The Brazilian is a true competitor and will surely match the great guns particularly after the horrible accident that happened to him last year at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Then comes the surprise package of the Red Bull who finished second in the 2009 championship. Their drivers Sebastian Vettel and the veteran Mark Webber have the potential in them to become a true champion. Their designer Adrian Newey can make wonders with the car and is widely considered as the best in the cockpit. Another man in the fray is the young German in the name of Nico Rosberg who hasn’t won a grand prix yet. But with a dream Mercedes car he is also a real threat to the championship title. So a pack of 8 cars fighting for glory will really be a fascinating sight for the fans and if the earlier testing times in Jerez are true then we are in for a cracker of a season. There will also be a mini battle for the midfield with Renault, Williams as the potential contenders. But no one can rule out Force India as they showed remarkable progress in the second half of the last season. With Toro Rosso joining the battle for the mid field we can expect a lot of fun filled races in the 2010 season. There will also be a fight between the new teams and it will be interesting to see who emerges at the top. So 13 teams and 26 drivers! Game On!!

Michael Schumacher racing in a Mercedes car!! Does it sound strange? Obviously yes for the fans as they have seen their hero racing in a red car most of the times. It is tough to accept that Michael is not racing for the Scuderia Ferrari with whom he won five world championship titles. But guess the man whom he is going to work. Yes, it is Ross Brawn with whom he won all of his world championship titles. It is a kind of reunion with Ross and their relationship has been extremely good in the past. Brawn is the mastermind in bringing Michael to Mercedes. He is the best person to judge Michael and there must be no doubts regarding the motivation factor. There was a big hole to be filled in the championship winning brawn team in the name of Jenson Button who surprised everyone by make a dramatic move over to the McLaren. We all saw Michael having a brief talk with Brawn at last year’s final grand prix. The Mercedes team had already signed Nico rosberg and they were in need of a man with a star status. That could be one of the main reasons on why they zeroed in on Schumacher. Nevertheless, the winning combination is back again in Formula 1 and the fans are eagerly to see Michael win again but this time in a silver car. It will be very hard for the Ferrari fans to see Michael race against them but this is sport and things like this can happen. Can the Ross-Michael combination repeat the magic?

You can call him “The Rain Master” or one of the “All time greats” but the true word to describe him is “The Legend”. Yes, the man is Michael Schumacher and he is back to Formula 1. Not many of us expected this decision and it still remains a great surprise to many of the diehard fans. As he is very often called as “Schumi”, the man with the legendary status has made a bold and an interesting decision to make a dramatic comeback to Formula 1. The news came as a great surprise for all the fans and the men in the F1 paddock on the Christmas Eve. There are huge doubts about his speed, passion and health. But let me tell you one thing, the man with 7 world championship titles has proved everything in Formula 1 and he doesn’t need anything to prove this world that he is a worthy champion. He may be 41, his muscles may have started to relax but the passion for the sport never dies. He has won races from front as well as the back of the grid but still there remains a huge question “Can he win again?”. This hugely depends on many factors including the car he drives. Age is not a barrier in sport and there are many examples to justify this statement. It is the unlimited passion that drove him again to race in an F1 car. The fans will be eagerly waiting to see their “Hero” race again and achieve glory.