Formula for Success

If you are a new fan of Formula 1, it is important to gain historical prospective and to understand as much as possible what modern F1 is about, particularly in light of the dreaded 9-13 meeting of the FIA. When you read the rumors that Max Mosley "is on a vendetta" against Ron Dennis... where does that come from? You keep reading about scandals and spy stories, penalties and cheating... what happened this year?

Take a look at this very cool series airing on BBC World. The first Episode of "Formula for $uccess" aired recently with seven more to follow. I hope we get the chance to see them all.

Not to go all "Pino Allievi" on you but ask yourself this: does 2007 have something in common with 1976? In a year when some worried Schumacher's retirement might diminish interest in the series, Formula 1 is in the news more than ever...I wonder where all these controversy fanning leaks have come from?

And could 1988 be another key? Mosley in interviews often plays a sort of a "purist" card, could it be he resents Dennis for changing Formula 1 forever?

OK, OK.... fine, I'll leave the movie to Oliver Stone but do take the 20 minutes to watch this illuminating episode: Honda spent 11.7 million dollars per championship point last year...a bargain compared to what Toyota shelled out!!

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