F1

The last few days have been relatively quiet for me considering that I've been out a lot lately. Just went to tuition for the last few days. Since there's nothing much interesting to blog about...

Lemme talk about Formula1! You know, lumba krita wah. The love for Formula1 runs throughout my family, both my dad's and mom's side. No no not just the males, the ladies too. And yes there's that much-anticipated SingTel Singapore Grand Prix held this weekend. Not only it will be the first street race in Asia, it'll also be the first night race ever.

I remember when my family and I were in Singapore back in June where a taxi driver made fun of the Singaporean Grand Prix.

Taxi driver: 'You come from where?'

Dad: 'Brunei...is it going to be busy around here in September, you know the *interrupted*'

Taxi driver: 'Haiyaaa! You want to watch the car racing ka? NO NO! You go back lah dun come one. Vellllyyy expensive. Everything also expensive one. Fuel expensive, tax expensive haiya. You Bruneians so lucky ah fuel so cheap, then no tax! That hotel ah *points*, the cheapest $5000 a nite during the race. All fully booked one!'

So, why is it held at night?

I'm no smartass but I've read that the main factor is to give European viewers a comfortable time to watch the race, since apparently most of the avid Formula1 fans are, well, Europeans. The race will start at 1200 GMT a.k.a 8pm local time so it should be in the afternoon for them. This will in turn boost TV ratings and generate money for Formula1, and its big boss, the multi-billionaire Mr. Bernie Ecclestone. By the way, 'Formula1' is actually a company. He's already warned that if the Malaysian and Australian Grand Prix don't run their races at night by the next few years, its byebye for them.

Ok ok I don't want to bore you with all this crap. But just for your info, I'm a big Ferrari fan. Yeah I can smell lots of McLaren fans haha.

Motorcar racing's pretty much a glamorous sport too. Minutes before the start of every Grand Prix, superstars, actors, singers and VIP's are seen roaming around the pitlane and circuit, mingling with one another. So don't be surprised if you happen to see Phua Chu Kang roaming around the pitlane.

Speaking of glamour, Michael Schumacher was given a $7million dollar home by Dubai’s crown prince, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. It's not just an ordinary multi-million dollar home, its actually an island, an island which is part of one of the many ambitious projects Dubai is setting up nowadays. The World, as it is called, is an archipelago of 300 man-made islands laid out to represent the countries of the world. Schumi got a piece of 'antarctica'. Click here to learn more about it.

Motorsports aint the biggest thing in Brunei is it? Its definitely due to the lack of proper facilities over here. Well I'm sure its not due to the lack of interest, I mean come on, the local die hard go-kart enthusiasts have to go all the way to Miri just to race or even train. Why not we use all the money collected from those illegal racing, and build a decent circuit where we can put all those illegal steet racers, to finally legally race. Maybe we could spot a worthy racing talent or two you know.


Oh I'll be breaking my fast in capers tonight. Wanna and her big-ass camera will be there so expect some pictures soon=p