The Monaco Grand Prix

The latest in the formula one calendar was Monaco, which was on TV yesterday (sorry about the lack of review on the Spanish Grand Prix). As Monaco is one of the most challenging tracks of the season, everyone was expecting a lot of action. And they were not disappointed. Qualifying saw a few crashes, which included Daniel Kvyat spinning across the chicane. A lot of people will now be suspicious of Nico Rosberg as he (controversially) accidentally locked up on the last lap and caused a yellow flag to be raised, meaning that Lewis Hamilton could not beat his qualifying lap so Rosberg could take pole. People are accusing Rosberg of purposefully locking up but he has been cleared by the FIA, something that may put peoples minds at rest. Results of qualifying can be found at the usual place.

The race itself was full of action. Rosberg led from the start and came through to win, Hamilton backing off in the middle of the race because he had dirt in his eye. Sebastian Vettel was unable to finish because of mechanical problems, while Pastor Maldonado was unable to start. There were a lot of incidents,too many to list here, but Jules Bianchi managed to finish 9th to take Marrusia's first ever formula one points, something they were very exited about. Towards the end of the race Daniel Riccardo was trying to overtake Lewis Hamilton, who was on very old tyres. He did not manage it but still managed to be 3rd. The results can also be found at the normal place. The next race will be in Canada,in two weeks time.

Nev

2015 Ford Mustang: yea or neigh?

The picture below is of the upcoming ford mustang, arriving in 2015. As you can probably tell, effort have been made to make this (the 10th incarnation of Americas most iconic muscle car) look futuristic while still keeping the familiar 'stang shape. Indeed, the designers have made special efforts to maintain the classic muscle car silhouette. But with modern twists. I particularly like the redesigned front headlights, because to me the previous ones looked a bit awkward. 

But it is not just the car that is new. The market is also new. In other words, the mustang is being imported to Europe. HORRAY!! And in right hand drive. DOUBLE HORRAY!! And with the option of an ecoboost engine. HORR... wait, an ecoboost ford engine? In a mustang? Are they mad?! Apparently not. See, while people like me dream about the GT version (if you're going to have a mustang, why not go the whole way?) most Europeans are (apparently) more interested in petrol prices than mustang muscle. The ecoboost (a 2 litre, if anyone is interested) is Fords compromise to importing the mustang for the second time (a small number of the original were imported to Germany). So, to try and make more money than they will spend importing them, a economical version is in the model range. Ford claim that the ecoboost will be the most selling variant. But will it? Will anone want an economical mustang? We will have to wait and see.

Nev

What is the ultimate three car garage?

As this post is somewhat of a special occasion (being my tenth post. ok, maybe not that special) I thought that I would take the time to make a lot of enemies by tackling the question faced by every car-lover the world over (usually when they are extremely bored). If you could have any three cars, what would they be? I don't doubt that every combo would be different, and that they would vary widely, from Reliant Robins (well, someone might) to McLaren P1's (a lot more probable).

Ok, enough stalling, time for me to come out and say it. After a long and thoughtful (and long) car journey I have reached a verdict, one that not even I am happy with. Firstly I would have to have a Laferrari. Out of the three this would probably be the least controversial. After seeing it on the cover of the latest Top Gear magazine, I decided that it must be in my garage. Second would probably be a Lamborghini Countach from the olden days. The car itself was made to be special and even though I was not alive when it came out it has still found its way into my heart. The last car in my garage would have to be a Lotus Evora GTE (no, my love affair with Lotus is still going strong). Something about its curvaceous body matched with carbon fibre addition matched with the ability to demolish both road and track meant that it had to be in the big three.

But I am not happy with it. How is three supposed to even scratch the surface of the cars that I lust after. Some other very strong contenders for the top spots included:

• The new corvette stingray
• The 2015 Ford Mustang
• The lotus Esprit V8
• A DMC Delorean
• A Ferrari 250 GTO
• A Lamborghini Miura
• many, many more... 

Now that I have had my say in this most controversial of car questions, I know that lots of you will be bursting to have your say in the matter. And these outbursts can be directed at the comment box, where they will be appreciated, completely stupid or not. May the arguments begin!

Nev