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I am a lifelong Formula One fanatic follwing F1 since the late 70's, who has been very lucky in being able to work in the pits during the 80's and have also worked in many other formulae as a team member.

I tend to favour a driver rather than support a team, and have supported as follows:

Carlos Reutemann
Martin Brundle
Michael Schumacher
Mark Webber
I go to as many Grand Prix as possible and have written articles on other sites during the past few years.
Whilst Formula 1 is my main passion, I also watch ANY type of motorsport! ( and have opinions on most of them!)

I have done a fair amount of circuit racing myself and the picture in my profile is me racing my Formula BMW car this year!

Mike's Recent Articles

SPA FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 16: Kimi Raikkonen of Finland and Ferrari drives on his way to winning the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of Spa Francorchamps on September 16, 2007 in Spa Francorchamps, Belgium. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Edition 2: Spa-Francorchamps: My Thoughts On The Belgain Grand Prix

Published 2 months ago
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VALENCIA, SPAIN - AUGUST 24: Felipe Massa of Brazil and Ferrari celebrates on the podium after winning the European Formula One Grand Prix at the Valencia Street Circuit on August 24, 2008, in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Edition 1: Valencia: My Thoughts On The European GP

Published 2 months ago
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LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 12: (EDITORS NOTE: THIS BLACK AND WHITE IMAGE WAS CREATED FROM ORIGINAL COLOUR FILE) Anthony Davidson of Great Britain and Aston Martin Racing is seen at the drivers parade during previews for the 77th running of the Le Mans 24 Hour race on June 12, 2009 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images)

Why, Oh! Why Is No-One Looking To Anthony Davidson?

Published 2 months ago
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MONTE CARLO, MONACO - DECEMBER 07: In this handout image provided by FIA, (L-R) Formula One Drivers Kimi R?ikk?nen and Fernando Alonso with FOM President Bernis Ecclestone at the 2007 FIA Gala Prize Giving Ceremony held at the Salle des Etoiles Sporting Club on December 7, 2007 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by FIA via Getty Images)

Ferrari To Pay Off Kimi. Reports Emerge. Spain Rejoices!

Published 2 months ago
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Eddie Yak responded to a comment on Edition 1: Valencia: My Thoughts On The European GP
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Craig Dalrymple responded to a comment on Lewis Hamilton, Championship Contender?
Mike Wilkins commented on F1's Future: An Epitaph or Simply the End of a Chapter?

The Short List What Mike thinks about sport's most pressing questions

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All Time Sports Moment

Reutemann winning British Grand Prix 1978
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

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Federer or Sampras?

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by Benedict
4 months ago

Wow, you're racing in the formula BMW series!? Awesome!

I've only managed to go to some track days with my (sadly stock) 3 series...
by L.J.
4 months ago

PM me please.
by Skeeter
4 months ago

Blinding loyalty will get the job done if that's all you are interested in. Personally I'm in favour of balance. Last year, Webber made some elementary mistakes, and it seemed to me that the pressure did get to him ... but this year, I've enjoyed watching him. It's great that he is being pushed by his team mate and he seems to be revelling in it.

He's my most admired Australian at the moment.

Keep up the work.
by Michael
4 months ago

I really do not know, I think sometimes it is pot luck, I mean it took me about 100+ articles to get my first POTD, whereas some people, like Ben Auty, get POTD for every article, even if they are not so good.

Its all politics around here mate, lol.
by Paul
4 months ago

To be honest I am not sure. Have written so many articles, some have which have gone straight to the top while other hardly get published!
by Dann
4 months ago

He mate

wrote a piece which I tried to make my master piece. Could you please cheack it out. Don't be scared of telling me if it is bad

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200865-painting-my-sports-idol
by nicolas
4 months ago

Mike

I look forward to seieng the photos! Must say that I'm quite jealous.

Financial forecasts? That's my forte! I work for Australia's largest independant financial modelling firm (www.bpmglobal.com) and specialise in the development of enterprise-wide forecasting models. Exciting stuff! You may be interested in these free spreadsheet modelling standards (www.ssrb.org) which we developed.

Hope it's of interest
by Dann
4 months ago

Hey mate.
Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13
by nicolas
4 months ago

P.S - Love the formula bmw!
by nicolas
5 months ago

Hi Mike

Thanks for your note. I'm based in Melbourne so unfortunately won't be able to make it to see Webbo - although it would be an absolute thrill to. I've been following Mark for many years and have had many 2am Monday morning sessions watching the races live. Please feel free to pass on my best wishes to him from a big fan Downunder of course!

In relation to that Paul guy, what I can't believe is that he is a senior writer - which either makes him a man of at least some stature or a very good, drug addicted computer hacker! In all seriousness though, for a senior writer he's got a pretty poor attitude!

Thanks for your support - I was pleased to see that your article mirrored some of the observations made in an my article titled Turkish Grand Prix Revelations.

Look forward to keeping in touch.

Nic
by Clan Bleacher Report
10 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/94634-clan-br-wdc-round-3-ryan-wood-billy-sexton-and-mclaren-dominate-monaco
by Billy
11 months ago

The Third Bleacher Report BATracer championship is re launching!

You have been invited to take part in Formula One 2008 in a racing simulation game that is totally free of charge.

To join the game, visit batracer.com and register with the site. Then, select private game from the drop down "Games" menu and enter the ID 34741 along with the password: "hamilton"

You can then choose your team, edit your setup, test your car and wait for the Australian Grand Prix to kick off and compete for the Formula One World Championship!

Don't worry if you haven't played the game before, it's really easy to get used to, and your team mates and fellow drivers will lend a hand if you require it.

So sign up today and you could become the 31st Formula One World Champion.
by Lola
11 months ago

What is your favorite racecar?
by Ryan
11 months ago

Mike,

Thanks so much, I really appreciate it.
If you could send it to ryanwood4@hotmail.co.uk that'd be fantastic.

Ryan.
by Ryan
11 months ago

Hey Mike, do you have information or sites on how you can get into racing Formula BMW?

Costs, locations etc, I'd be very grateful.

Ryan.

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Ferrari To Pay Off Kimi. Reports Emerge. Spain Rejoices!

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