Young Blood Takes Over!!!

We have a new F1 - WORLD CHAMPION. Fernando Alonso Diaz, born July 29, 1981, often reffered to as the natural successor to Micheal Schmacher, did just that! The 3rd position finish in Brazilian Grand Prix was enough for Alonso to become the youngest ever F1 - World Champion. With 6 wins and 13 podium finishes, 2005 has been the perfect year for this young Spinard. Alonso started his F1 career with the Australian Grand Prix, driving the Minardi. Though he raced well, he was not able to get a single point in his rookie season. 2002 saw Alonso move to the newly founded Renault team as a test driver and he became a regular in 2003. With some strong finishes in 2004, Alonso had announced his challenge for the World Championship for the 2005 season. With a faster and steadier car, the Alonso has grabbed the opportunities with both hands.

Seven times World Champion, last five years consecutive world championship title, and it has ended in a manner that nobody would have even imagined in the wildest dreams last year. Micheal Schumacher, the demi-god of Formula 1, the King of F-1 circuits, lost the mathematical possibility of retaining his world championship in the Italian Grand Prix when he finished a dismal 10th. The 13th lap accident in the Belgian Grand Prix somehow signified the year for Schumacher. With a car unwilling to perform at the peaks that Schumacher is used to, he has looked a complete shadow of his former self. But are we to write an obituary for Micheal Schumacher! No not at all. If the performance in the Brazilian Grand Prix is any indication. With the knowledge that he cannot win, still Schumacher fought till the very end, giving it all he had, and the Ferrari is definately improving. With Barichello opting not to race with Ferrari in 2006, Schumacher will have a new partner, a new car and a new position to start from in 2006! Can the old race horse give a fight to the young stud in the next season!

Well the excitement in 2005 season is by no means over. With McLaren-Mercedes leading the Renault by a slim 2 point margin and the final two races to go, the thrill is going to remain till the season ending Shanghai Grand Prix on 16th of October. Well this has been a truly wonderful season, the new rules have really made the field very much competitive. Lets Cheer for fantastic final 2 Races!!!!

Cherio!!!