Source: YouTube @EuropeanMotorNews
Minggu, 28 Februari 2010
Sayuri Iwata! Japanese actress and J-Pop artist with Giza Studio.
Nickname: Sayurin (さゆりん)Profession: Actress, singer, and model
Birthdate: 1990-Jul-21
Birthplace: Izunokuni, Shizuoka, Japan
Height: 160cm
Star sign: Cancer
Blood type: A
Talent agency: Space Craft Group
Sayuri Iwata (岩田さゆり Iwata Sayuri), born July 21, 1990, is a Japanese actress and J-Pop artist with Giza Studio.
Lotus confident with car for season start
Heikki Kovalainen completed another 65 laps in the warm temperatures at Barcelona. After some developmental mechanical and weight balance changes, the team were happy to see yet more improvement in the car’s reliability and pace.
Chief Technical Officer, Mike Gascoyne remarked "It was a game of two halves as they say; we had a good morning where we were able to complete all our plans but a problem with the programme change on the gearbox delayed us in the afternoon, which meant we weren't able to do as much running as we wanted. Overall, however, the test has been extremely productive - in general we've had very good reliability, and the team is in very good shape going to the first race.
"Considering the length of time we've had to work on the project it's a fantastic effort from the whole team. Everyone has worked exceptionally hard over the two tests and we now have to work on the pace of the car and improve that, but it's been a tremendous effort from the whole team and I'm very proud of them."
The test has confirmed Lotus Racing’s belief that they have a reliable car, ready for its debut in Bahrain. Consistency and completion of races are the key goals for the first few Grand Prix, until further aero developments - scheduled for the Barcelona GP - allow the team to begin to flex their muscles and really utilise their experience and talents in the season ahead.
Source: F1 Technical
Chief Technical Officer, Mike Gascoyne remarked "It was a game of two halves as they say; we had a good morning where we were able to complete all our plans but a problem with the programme change on the gearbox delayed us in the afternoon, which meant we weren't able to do as much running as we wanted. Overall, however, the test has been extremely productive - in general we've had very good reliability, and the team is in very good shape going to the first race.
"Considering the length of time we've had to work on the project it's a fantastic effort from the whole team. Everyone has worked exceptionally hard over the two tests and we now have to work on the pace of the car and improve that, but it's been a tremendous effort from the whole team and I'm very proud of them."
The test has confirmed Lotus Racing’s belief that they have a reliable car, ready for its debut in Bahrain. Consistency and completion of races are the key goals for the first few Grand Prix, until further aero developments - scheduled for the Barcelona GP - allow the team to begin to flex their muscles and really utilise their experience and talents in the season ahead.
Source: F1 Technical
Sebastian Vettel Q&A: Title is the only target for '10
After coming so close to clinching the title in 2009, it is clear nothing less than the world championship will do for Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel this season. After climbing out of the RB6’s cockpit following testing at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya on Friday, Vettel evaluates his progress and the pace of his rivals…
Q: Sebastian, are you satisfied after your first day in action at Barcelona?
Sebastian Vettel: We completed many laps and we didn’t have any issues that forced us to stop, so I would call it a good day.
Q: You did stop out on the track at one point…
SV: Ah, it has been a long winter break, so I was a little tired. And after all the rain we’ve had lately, the sun was shining, so I thought I might pull over…
Q: Were you trying to avoid an engine failure?
SV: No, not really. But sometimes it is safer to turn the engine off than risk damage.
Q: It’s been a pretty demanding day…
SV: Yes, it was a full day’s work. But it felt good after that long winter break, and the little running we managed last week, to be out on a dry track.
Q: Do you still think Ferrari are the favourites?
SV: I think so. In the morning or in the afternoon, with more or less fuel, they’ve looked pretty competitive.
Q: You were four-tenths faster than Michael Schumacher in the Mercedes GP…
SV: It’s difficult to judge. The times you see after a long day’s running are secondary. The really interesting thing is to see how a car develops over many laps. You shouldn’t put too much emphasis on a single lap.
Q: Were you surprised by Nico Hulkenberg’s time?
SV: Yes, I was. To get a lap time down to 1m 20s you have to be running with very little fuel. The good conditions in the afternoon played to his advantage too.
Q: You say lap times don’t tell the whole story, so what are your thoughts on the pecking order?
SV: As I said before, the Ferrari looks very fast. When you get into the 1m 20s region you have to have a good car. It’s hard to say anything definite about the pecking order, but I would say that Ferrari has an advantage and that behind them it is pretty tight.
Q: What do you expect will happen in Bahrain?
SV: It’s difficult to say. In Bahrain the temperature will be 32 degrees Celsius - that’s double what we have here - so the tarmac will be much warmer. It is hard to say how the cars will behave. Last year the pecking order was clear with Brawn GP on top, but behind them it was difficult to say. We’ve been pretty good from the start, although we were in the midfield at the last test. You should never overestimate tests. There will still be some upgrades. Making a prediction is like playing the lottery.
Q: How are you feeling?
SV: Good. I’ve done more than a race distance today.
Q: On a scale of one to ten, how keen are you for the season to start?
SV: Ten.
Q: What is your goal?
SV: After last season, there can only be one goal - to become world champion. It will be a long, hard season and I will take it race by race. At the moment it looks pretty tight so it will be a sizzling season.
Q: Where would you place Michael Schumacher in the pecking order?
SV: Well, I don’t think it is right to speak only of Michael. You have to consider Mercedes as a team. Nico (Rosberg) is also someone you have to take into account. As I said, I see Ferrari in the lead and then us, McLaren and Mercedes. In this group it is pretty tight. Sometimes one has an advantage over the others.
Q: Does the big fuel tank make driving feel massively different?
SV: No, not really. The cars are longer - we are limo-drivers now. Plus, with a full tank the car will behave different. It’ll be more inert, but at the end of the day it is still a Formula One car.
Source: Formula1.com
Q: Sebastian, are you satisfied after your first day in action at Barcelona?
Sebastian Vettel: We completed many laps and we didn’t have any issues that forced us to stop, so I would call it a good day.
Q: You did stop out on the track at one point…
SV: Ah, it has been a long winter break, so I was a little tired. And after all the rain we’ve had lately, the sun was shining, so I thought I might pull over…
Q: Were you trying to avoid an engine failure?
SV: No, not really. But sometimes it is safer to turn the engine off than risk damage.
Q: It’s been a pretty demanding day…
SV: Yes, it was a full day’s work. But it felt good after that long winter break, and the little running we managed last week, to be out on a dry track.
Q: Do you still think Ferrari are the favourites?
SV: I think so. In the morning or in the afternoon, with more or less fuel, they’ve looked pretty competitive.
Q: You were four-tenths faster than Michael Schumacher in the Mercedes GP…
SV: It’s difficult to judge. The times you see after a long day’s running are secondary. The really interesting thing is to see how a car develops over many laps. You shouldn’t put too much emphasis on a single lap.
Q: Were you surprised by Nico Hulkenberg’s time?
SV: Yes, I was. To get a lap time down to 1m 20s you have to be running with very little fuel. The good conditions in the afternoon played to his advantage too.
Q: You say lap times don’t tell the whole story, so what are your thoughts on the pecking order?
SV: As I said before, the Ferrari looks very fast. When you get into the 1m 20s region you have to have a good car. It’s hard to say anything definite about the pecking order, but I would say that Ferrari has an advantage and that behind them it is pretty tight.
Q: What do you expect will happen in Bahrain?
SV: It’s difficult to say. In Bahrain the temperature will be 32 degrees Celsius - that’s double what we have here - so the tarmac will be much warmer. It is hard to say how the cars will behave. Last year the pecking order was clear with Brawn GP on top, but behind them it was difficult to say. We’ve been pretty good from the start, although we were in the midfield at the last test. You should never overestimate tests. There will still be some upgrades. Making a prediction is like playing the lottery.
Q: How are you feeling?
SV: Good. I’ve done more than a race distance today.
Q: On a scale of one to ten, how keen are you for the season to start?
SV: Ten.
Q: What is your goal?
SV: After last season, there can only be one goal - to become world champion. It will be a long, hard season and I will take it race by race. At the moment it looks pretty tight so it will be a sizzling season.
Q: Where would you place Michael Schumacher in the pecking order?
SV: Well, I don’t think it is right to speak only of Michael. You have to consider Mercedes as a team. Nico (Rosberg) is also someone you have to take into account. As I said, I see Ferrari in the lead and then us, McLaren and Mercedes. In this group it is pretty tight. Sometimes one has an advantage over the others.
Q: Does the big fuel tank make driving feel massively different?
SV: No, not really. The cars are longer - we are limo-drivers now. Plus, with a full tank the car will behave different. It’ll be more inert, but at the end of the day it is still a Formula One car.
Source: Formula1.com
Ferrari vs. McLaren: the spying returns in Barcelona
Great video!!!!!!!!!!
Source: Youtube @Motorsports45
Kate Tsui Tsz-Shan! Miss Hong Kong pageant winner and a TVB actress.
Kate Tsui Tsz-Shan (traditional Chinese: 徐子珊) is a Miss Hong Kong pageant winner and a TVB actress.
Kate Tsui graduated from the University of California, Davis, majoring in Japanese. She is skilled in different interests such as Acting, Dancing, Learning Languages, and Snowboarding. Her childhood dream was to become a successful dancer.
After her studies, she entered the Miss Hong Kong 2004 pageant. She took the winner's crown along with Miss Photogenic award, Fitness award and Miss International Goodwill, taking the most awards since Shirley Yeung.
Tsui entered the Miss Chinese International 2005 pageant. Although a favorite for the crown, she placed in the top 5, losing to Leanne Li and Fala Chen.
Sabtu, 27 Februari 2010
Corona Rally Mexico 2010 starts on March 4th
The second round of the 2010 FIA World Rally Championship is Rally Mexico, which takes place from Thursday 4th March until Sunday 7th. This is the first of 5 consecutive gravel rounds, with the crews in Mexico taking on a total of 22 stages covering 354.60km.
After the snow and ice of Sweden, 35 crews will take on the heat and dust of Mexico. Based in the city of Leon, 400km northwest of Mexico City, the rally made its debut on the WRC calendar in 2004 and returns after a year's absence in 2009.
Useful Information
Rally Mexico (round 2/13) (4-7 March)
Surface: gravel
Where: León
World Rally Radio will be broadcasting live from the event each day, with roundup podcasts available at the end of each day.
Host City: León
TimeZone: GMT -6
On air times
Friday 5 March: 0700hrs
Saturday 6 March: 0730hrs
Sunday 7 March: 0730hrs
Practical information: The Service Park and headquarters are in the Poliforum Expo Center. The Media Centre is in the Expo-Feria on the Rally Campus. There is a seven-hour time difference between Mexico (GMT -6) and France (GMT +1). So when it is 1200 in León, it will be 1900 in Paris. On the first day of the rally, Friday 4 March, the sun will rise at 0704 and set at 1852. In March, the temperature ranges between 15°C and 30°C with dry conditions expected. The local currency is the Mexican Peso (MX Peso). 1 € = 20 MX Pesos.
Technical: The engines used in Mexico will be used again in Turkey and Portugal. The spare parts (gearboxes, differentials, front and rear subframes, steering racks and turbos) are shared with the Rally Turkey.
Tyres: Each crew will have a total of 36 hard compound Pirelli Scorpion tyres at their disposal, including six for the shakedown.
Reconnaissance: This will take place on Tuesday 2 March from 0700-1800 and Wednesday 3 March from 0700-1730, with a maximum of two runs through each special stage. The maximum permitted speed is 90kph, except when local signs indicate a lower limit.
Shakedown: Thursday 4 March between 0800 and 1200 at San Juan de Otates, which is located 15.9 kilometres away from the service park on a 5.13-kilometre stage.
Start ceremony: Thursday 4 March in front of the Alhòndiga de Granaditas at Guanajuato from 2000.
Route: The total route length is 884.58 km, of which 354.60 km are competitive. There are 22 special stages (11 different stages in total).
Itinerary (all times are local)
Thursday 4 March:
Ceremonial start: Guanajuato 20.00
Friday 5 March: Day 1
SS1 Alfaro 1 22.96km 07.28
SS2 Ortega 1 23.83km 09.01
SS3 El Cubilete 1 8.87km 09.49
SS4 Coca-Cola Street Stage 1.50km 10.57
Serv A León Poliforum (30 mins) 11.19
SS5 Alfaro 2 22.96km 12.17
SS6 Ortega 2 23.83km 13.50
SS7 El Cubilete 2 18.87km 14.38
SS8 Super Special 1 2.21km 15.53
SS9 Super Special 2 2.21km 15.58
Serv B León Poliforum (45 mins) 16.28
Finish León 17.13
Total 137.24km
Saturday 6 March: Day 2
Serv C León Poliforum (15 mins) 07.00
SS10 Ibarrilla 1 29.90km 07.54
SS11 Duarte 1 23.27km 09.17
SS12 Derramadero 1 23.28km 10.08
SS13 Coca-Cola Street Stage 1.50km 11.21
Serv D León Poliforum (30 mins) 11.43
SS14 Ibarrilla 2 29.90km 12.52
SS15 Duarte 2 23.27km 14.15
SS16 Derramadero 2 23.28km 15.06
SS17 Super Special 3 2.21km 16.21
SS18 Super Special 4 2.21km 16.26
Serv E León Poliforum (45 mins) 16.56
Finish León 17.41
Total 158.82km
Sunday 7 March: Day 3
Serv F León Poliforum (15 mins) 07.45
SS19 Guanajuatito 29.13km 08.43
SS20 Sauz Seco 7.05km 09.34
SS21 Comanjilla 17.94km 10.12
SS22 Super Special 5 4.42km 11.27
Serv G León Poliforum (10 mins) 12.00
Finish León 13.00
Total 58.54km
Rally total 354.60km
Final podium: Sunday 7 March, from 1300.
Source: RallyBuzz
After the snow and ice of Sweden, 35 crews will take on the heat and dust of Mexico. Based in the city of Leon, 400km northwest of Mexico City, the rally made its debut on the WRC calendar in 2004 and returns after a year's absence in 2009.
Useful Information
Rally Mexico (round 2/13) (4-7 March)
Surface: gravel
Where: León
World Rally Radio will be broadcasting live from the event each day, with roundup podcasts available at the end of each day.
Host City: León
TimeZone: GMT -6
On air times
Friday 5 March: 0700hrs
Saturday 6 March: 0730hrs
Sunday 7 March: 0730hrs
Practical information: The Service Park and headquarters are in the Poliforum Expo Center. The Media Centre is in the Expo-Feria on the Rally Campus. There is a seven-hour time difference between Mexico (GMT -6) and France (GMT +1). So when it is 1200 in León, it will be 1900 in Paris. On the first day of the rally, Friday 4 March, the sun will rise at 0704 and set at 1852. In March, the temperature ranges between 15°C and 30°C with dry conditions expected. The local currency is the Mexican Peso (MX Peso). 1 € = 20 MX Pesos.
Technical: The engines used in Mexico will be used again in Turkey and Portugal. The spare parts (gearboxes, differentials, front and rear subframes, steering racks and turbos) are shared with the Rally Turkey.
Tyres: Each crew will have a total of 36 hard compound Pirelli Scorpion tyres at their disposal, including six for the shakedown.
Reconnaissance: This will take place on Tuesday 2 March from 0700-1800 and Wednesday 3 March from 0700-1730, with a maximum of two runs through each special stage. The maximum permitted speed is 90kph, except when local signs indicate a lower limit.
Shakedown: Thursday 4 March between 0800 and 1200 at San Juan de Otates, which is located 15.9 kilometres away from the service park on a 5.13-kilometre stage.
Start ceremony: Thursday 4 March in front of the Alhòndiga de Granaditas at Guanajuato from 2000.
Route: The total route length is 884.58 km, of which 354.60 km are competitive. There are 22 special stages (11 different stages in total).
Itinerary (all times are local)
Thursday 4 March:
Ceremonial start: Guanajuato 20.00
Friday 5 March: Day 1
SS1 Alfaro 1 22.96km 07.28
SS2 Ortega 1 23.83km 09.01
SS3 El Cubilete 1 8.87km 09.49
SS4 Coca-Cola Street Stage 1.50km 10.57
Serv A León Poliforum (30 mins) 11.19
SS5 Alfaro 2 22.96km 12.17
SS6 Ortega 2 23.83km 13.50
SS7 El Cubilete 2 18.87km 14.38
SS8 Super Special 1 2.21km 15.53
SS9 Super Special 2 2.21km 15.58
Serv B León Poliforum (45 mins) 16.28
Finish León 17.13
Total 137.24km
Saturday 6 March: Day 2
Serv C León Poliforum (15 mins) 07.00
SS10 Ibarrilla 1 29.90km 07.54
SS11 Duarte 1 23.27km 09.17
SS12 Derramadero 1 23.28km 10.08
SS13 Coca-Cola Street Stage 1.50km 11.21
Serv D León Poliforum (30 mins) 11.43
SS14 Ibarrilla 2 29.90km 12.52
SS15 Duarte 2 23.27km 14.15
SS16 Derramadero 2 23.28km 15.06
SS17 Super Special 3 2.21km 16.21
SS18 Super Special 4 2.21km 16.26
Serv E León Poliforum (45 mins) 16.56
Finish León 17.41
Total 158.82km
Sunday 7 March: Day 3
Serv F León Poliforum (15 mins) 07.45
SS19 Guanajuatito 29.13km 08.43
SS20 Sauz Seco 7.05km 09.34
SS21 Comanjilla 17.94km 10.12
SS22 Super Special 5 4.42km 11.27
Serv G León Poliforum (10 mins) 12.00
Finish León 13.00
Total 58.54km
Rally total 354.60km
Final podium: Sunday 7 March, from 1300.
Source: RallyBuzz
Naoko Miura
Birthdate: 1987/05/13Birthplace: Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Blood type: O
Height: 160 cm
Weight: 42 kg
Shoe size: 23.5 cm
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