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Get a room already!

How Felipe Massa though he could leave the door open that much and have Hamilton NOT hit him we'll never know. It's not like it's the first time Hamilton has tried that exact move. Just in Monaco he did it twice, to Massa at the hairpin and to Maldonado at St.Devote, both resulting in epic fails for the Brit.

The issue here is that Hamilton has decided he is Senna and he saw the movie, and he read the quote about going for the gap every time, blah blah blah. It's obvious Lewis believes people should just move out of the way when he makes any move, thus his surprised whine after the incident.
But he is not Senna, this is a different century and a different Formula 1. That Hamilton believes anyone in the top tier (and some in the second tier) will move aside goes a long way towards explaining why he painted Bob Marley on his helmet. Pass it over Lewis!

Massa's penalty is proof the incessant whining about being "singled out", is working for Hamilton. That and having Johnny Herbert as the "expert" steward in India. That was at best a racing incident, but judge for yourself after the jump.

Other than this incident, nothing really happened at the Indian GP, just a boring procession with the usual results. Big losers have to be Webber and Hamilton and possibly Force India for a rather poor showing in front of the home crowd.

Lewis Hamilton drives the New Jersey Grand Prix track, virtually.

Less than a week after the official announcement and someone already built an rFactor track? Outstanding!
Check it out


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Eau Rouge does not discriminate!

From Alfa to Volvo everyone gets a chance to fail at Eau Rouge in the rain!

I imagine now that Spa is on GT5, so many more will go there convinced they can drive it "flat out" and keep local YouTubers busy. Interesting about this clip is the sheer variety seldom seen racers. When was the last time you saw spec Volvo 300s? What can you say about that Volvo PV racer?

Prototypes, legend clown cars, BMW Z4, lotus 7's...they all get a taste of that red water.
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Gear Alert: up to $250 off Traqmate System and more!

I'm off to New Jersey Motorsport Park this week end for the final (sigh) NASA Time Trial and race week end of the season. One of the pieces of gear on my car is the new Traqdash display from Traqmate.

As I've said many times, Traqmate advertises on Axis but we had used their products well before we ever made contact with Glenn and the gang. We love it. Axis will feature a full writeup on the Traqdash next week but I wanted to alert all to a big one time sale Traqmate is running from November 4th through November 7th.

You will be able to save up to $250 if you order a complete system and $100 off the new display if you are upgrading your current system. I'd jump at the chance, you are not going to find this discounted anywhere.

Check it out on Traqmate.com

Now the other huge news, Traqmate is announcing Traqdata Pro, an integrated camera control for GoPro!.

This is huge, a $300 HD camera that can be remotely controlled and powered on by Traqmate. 

No more sync issues, no more "oh crap, I forgot to start the camera" (you still have to remember to empty the memory card and charge the batteries though!).  Exactly what we had been hoping for since we abandoned the standard definition chase cams. 

The Traqmate GoPro interface will ship in January 2012.

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Apply for a 6 month internship at Ferrari

Ok, so maybe Ferrari needs some help with its English grammar but if you're a recent engineering school graduate, you won't care about that. Maranello is conducting a worldwide search for young talent:

Ferrari opens its doors to newly graduates

Maranello, 13 October - Ferrari decided to open its gates in a world-wide campaign to newly graduates with the goal to find young talents to insert in the company's structure. In the project's first phase ten graduates, who will join the technical department, the production technology department and the production process department, will be selected.

Initially the chosen candidates will be offered an internship over six months, which can lead to employment and a career in the company.

The candidates will be chosen based on an online selection process based on an English test, a psychometric tests and in-depth tests regarding technical knowledge. An interview in a video conference is mandatory to be chosen for the final group tests held in Maranello. (more after the jump)



Ferrari is seeking 10 recent graduates of world-class universities to offer them a unique work experience and the opportunity to grow within the Company.
The search is being conducted for the following departments: Research and Development, Production Technologies and Production.

Ferrari’s objective is to hire talented young graduates and develop them in-house, enabling them to grow into professional job roles of increasing responsibilities. Initially, successful candidates will be offered a 6-month work experience as a prerequisite for hiring. Our recruiting is aimed at outstanding candidates who have received engineering degrees from top universities worldwide in the last 12 months. Excellent English language skills are indispensible in order to participate in the selection process. Successful candidates will work in Maranello.

The selection process starts with an initial assessment of the candidate’s study curriculum. Then, selected candidates will have to complete the following online: English language test, psycho-attitudinal assessment test and technical trials specific to the job profile selected. Candidates who pass the online testing phase will be invited to participate in a videoconference interview. The final phase of the selection process consists of individual interviews and a group assessment session at Ferrari in Maranello. The entire selection process will be conducted in English.

Candidates who meet the stated requirements, who are driven by initiative and innovation, who are disposed to adopt company values and culture and who are willing to learn Italian can apply by choosing a job profile (choose only one) and completing its attached form with the information requested.

• VEHICLE INNOVATION: 2 Mechanical Engineering graduates, to work in Research and Development. The first assignment is in innovation projects in the field of vehicle design. Candidates must have a specialization in Automotive and must have developed a thesis on one of the following topics:
Weight reduction
Vehicle dynamics or suspension systems.

• VEHICLE INNOVATION: 1 Electrical or Electronic Engineering graduate, to work in Research and Development. The first assignment is in innovation projects involving electrical and electronic systems. Candidates must have developed a thesis on topics related to automotive electronics applications.

• TRANSMISSIONS: 1 Mechanical Engineering graduate, to work in Research and Development, in the Powertrain area, on activity related to Transmissions. Candidates must have developed a thesis on topics such as transmissions, gears, hydraulics or controls. Knowledge of the German language is required.

• POWERTRAIN: 1 Mechanical Engineering graduate, to work in Research and Development, in the Powertrain area, on activity related to Engine design. Candidates, graduates of Automotive Engineering Faculties or Departments, must have developed a thesis on a topic from the Engine field.

• TECHNOLOGIES: 3 Mechanical Engineering graduates, to work in Production Technologies and Production, in the Mechanical Systems area. Candidates must have acquired in-depth knowledge, through specialised courses, of subjects related to the development and management of mechanical processing or engine assembly equipment.

• COMPOSITE MATERIALS: 2 Mechanical Engineering graduates, with a specialization in composite materials, and other non-metallic materials and their automotive applications. The orientation and development program is planned to allow the candidates to gain experience in both the design and the technology development departments.

To Apply CLICK HERE